Le Grand Huit

Le Grand Huit reinvents the city as a playground. Founded and run by a passionate team — Audrey, Emmanuel, Jean-Pierre, Vincent, Jean-Baptiste, Emmanuelle, François-Régis, Robert, and Fred — the company is rooted in a simple yet energising philosophy: urban journeys should be smarter, more sustainable, and above all, more fun. Whether on a charming Dutch flower bike or a vintage Grand Bi (penny-farthing), participants are invited to discover Lille and the Lille metropolitan area from a totally new perspective. The portfolio of activities is based on four main pillars. The bike rental service offers classic bikes and Dutch flower bikes for independent exploration, available by appointment with the flexibility to return at any hour. Guided bike tours take groups through the streets and neighborhoods of Lille, as well as the greater Grand Lille region, combining sightseeing with gentle physical activity. The Fun Bikes Animation programme — which has travelled to the start of the Tour de France in Lille and to festivals in Brittany, the PACA region, and the Pyrenees — challenges participants to ride innovative and unique bikes that inevitably provoke laughter and memorable photos for all ages. Urban mobility sessions complement the offering with personal gyrowheel lessons and scooter animations, ideal for discovering the latest trends in micro-mobility. Le Grand Huit is a natural partner for event organisers looking for original, photogenic, and inclusive team-building activities. The company has experience in organising group programmes for businesses, conferences, and seminars of various sizes, as well as for more informal occasions such as bachelor and bachelorette parties or school outings. A recent initiative with agents from France Travail in the Hauts-de-France region — including Carvin, Saint-Quentin, Halluin, Fitz-James, and Arras — demonstrated the team's ability to deploy bike sessions across multiple sites simultaneously. Beyond entertainment, the company has a genuine environmental mission: to help reduce CO2 emissions by encouraging participants to rediscover biking and alternative mobility as practical options for daily life. Every activity is designed to change mindsets as well as create memorable moments, making Le Grand Huit particularly well-suited for corporate events focused on CSR and eco-responsible seminar programmes.