Le Grand HuitTo facilitate alternative transportation and leisure activities in urban waterways

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Team building and corporate groups

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We've had fantastic feedback on our team building activities!

From small work groups to large off-campus green days, from de-briefing meetings to management committees.... ( We have been honoured this year to welcome leaders from Pimkie, Eiffage, Decathlon, Gand University - not necessarily big in number but huge in appreciation) . We suggest simple yet original activities, accessible and easy, in the countryside or in town.

Which team building activity should we choose?

For large groups (over 12 members) the price is dependant on a special estimate taking into account the number of participants and the selected activities. Invoicing and payment take place after the event and in case of persistent rain (which is rare) the event can be cancelled without cost.

We are used to combining different activities such as finishing off a bike ride with one hour of novelty bikes as a grand finale. For a whole day or for large groups we can also design a series of workshops where participants rotate around complimenting activities.

We are by the water and in the midst of greenery; come if you can by bike or on foot (or shared transport); you can enjoy lunch or dinner on the spot or just have a drink on the lovely waterside terrace.

Guided bicycle tours

On a bicycle is the best way to visit the town. Our itineraries have been carefully planned to minimise contact with traffic. The tour includes, if your timing allows, 2 hours with a dozen stops and commentary from your guide who is often a local personality! Amusing games for cyclists enhance the tour further and we ride on beautiful Dutch bicycles adorned with flowers and decorations.

Novelty bikes

Beautiful photos and bursts of laughter guaranteed! You'll try out all sorts of weird and whacky bicycles and discover that there are many different, enjoyable ways of riding a bike! From the smallest micro-bike to the largest, mythical Penny Farthing, not to mention tandems for three or four, inverse tandem, crab-bike, stepper bike...and other strange models. And why not try out other new inventions for urban mobility like Solowheel, Street Paddle..?

Our guide will enrich your experience by presenting all the different models and giving individual lessons on the Penny Farthing and Solowheel; the session will last 1hour 30 minutes and can include a little test of your balance. 

News

Tour de France !  our fun bikes hit the stage everywhere in France and Belgium. It is so nice to see young and old having fun on our bikes for all these events. Because cycling is not only good for the planet, but also so much more fun!

Do you know the best bike rental company, according to its customers, in the Lille region? It’s Le Grand Huit of course. At first glance, some people don't find our Dutch flower bikes very serious. But after a few meters they love it. And appreciate our operation by appointment and with the freedom to return the bike at any time. So read their Google and website reviews and book your turn. 

May on bike ! French employment agency staff are getting active for May Mobility Month : 5 cycling sessions in each county of the Hauts de France region, and 4 webinars to promote alternative mobility solutions. Good news for our planet! Here in Arras !