Standard Athletic Club

Thursday 23 July 2026

Welcome to the SAC

The Standard Athletic Club is hidden in the forest of Meudon and easily accessible from Paris.

We are an international English-speaking sports and social Club set in exceptional surroundings.

This Club is the perfect place for all the family to play sports or just relax and enjoy the social life.

If you would like to find out more, send an email to the Club at or call us on 01 46 26 16 09.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Club and Bar Opening Times

Club hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 10 pm; Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm; Sunday: 9 am to 10 pm
Bar hours
(Bar closes 15 minutes before the Club closes)
Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 9:45 pm; Friday: 11 am to 10:45 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 10:45 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 9:45 pm.
(NB: Bar opens at noon in August)

Sunday's Final Stage of the 2026 Tour de France will interfere with access to the Club via Meudon

On the afternoon of Sunday 26 July, the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France from Thoiry to the Champs-Élysées will go along the Route des Gardes in Meudon. The Route des Gardes will be closed to traffic from 2:30 pm to 7 pm to enable the 'caravan' to go through from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and the riders from about 5:30 to 6 pm. (Parking along the route is forbidden from 10 pm on Saturday until 7 pm on Sunday.)
To get to the Club avoiding the Route des Gardes, either come via Vélizy or make your way to the Observatoire via Val Fleury.

Temporary Suspension of Barbecues at the Club

Dear Members,

In light of the current extreme weather conditions and the ongoing wildfires affecting the Île-de-France region, we kindly remind all members that, with immediate effect, the use of barbecues at the Club is not permitted until further notice.

This precautionary measure has been taken in the interests of everyone’s safety due to the exceptionally dry conditions in the Meudon Forest and the significantly increased risk of fire.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to protect our Club, its surroundings, and the wider community.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Management Committee

Entering the Club - Members and Guests

Every person who enters the Club must be checked in at the front desk.

Even if you have been a member for 50 years, you still must give your name
and potential identification.

Members are asked to come to the desk to greet their friends or family.
A guest may not sign in alone.

Tennis News - Clay tennis courts - hot, dry weather

Dear members,

The hot, dry weather this year is taking its toll on our clay tennis courts.

Given the conditions, it is essential that members playing on the clay courts take the extra time to water them thoroughly before and after play. If you are playing a long match, think of watering them between sets.

Thank you,

The Tennis Committee

Bar and Restaurant - Lunches this weekend

Mains:
Greek chicken meatballs with creamy lemon sauce, roasted potatoes and summer vegetables
Layered courgette ricotta melts with green salad.
Pastries:
Tangerine cake, Raspberry cheesecake, Chocolate almond torte, Blueberry buckle bars, Almond ricotta cake.

Bar and Restaurant - Summer kitchen closure

Please note that after this weekend, the kitchen will be closed until mid-August.

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes Summer 2026

The last classes have finished; they will restart in September.
Contact Pam at and stay tuned to your emails for updates.
(Normally Mondays: Step 10:00; Sculpt 11::00. Wednesdays: Zoom Pilates 9:30; SAC 2:30 pm Pilates Mat - Beginner/Intermediate. Saturdays: 9:45 Pilates Mat; 11:00 Pilates Mat Intermediate/Advanced. 12:30 Step.)

Children's News: La Maison des Maths – Saturday Sessions at the Club

A teacher from La Maison des Maths, a programme launched by the association En Revanche, hosts sessions at the Club every Saturday.
Full details in the main article.
The commitment is for one year, and a donation directly to the association is compulsory.
If this is something that may interest your child, please let us know so we can gauge demand and confirm weekend scheduling.
We look forward to hearing from you via email at

Teatime at weekends from 4 to 5.30 pm

Keep the Club's traditions alive and enjoy a nice cup of tea with biscuits from the UK from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Club at weekends!

Yoga Classes

Very few over the summer, restarting in September. Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Drop-in price is €20, and the per-semester price is €17.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp, or visit her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.

General Conditions and Subscription Rates for 2026/27 Leaflet

A new leaflet detailing the general Membership Conditions, Subscription Rates & Guest Fees for 2026/27 has been published.
Read it here, a 493 kb pdf file.

Contact if you have any questions.

Children at the Club

We are trying to keep our favourite club members (and their parents) as happy as possible. If any parent wants to join the WhatsApp group dedicated to children at the club, wants to discuss anything child-related, or has any suggestions, please email .

Changing Room lockers available

Some lockers are available in both the Men's and Women's changing rooms.
The price depends on the size: Large: €135, Small: €95 (Women's only).
Contact if you are interested.