Reebok CrossFit Louvre

I went in to just lift and didn’t do any of the WOD’s so this is a review mainly about my experience of the space.
Good:
Friendly folks, easy drop in process, lockers and showers, lifting platforms, store upstairs for Crossfit gear, and located near Metro and Starbucks.
Bad:
Cramped space, bathrooms and locker rooms could be cleaner, no first-​aid like bandaids, the usual Crossfit lifting form and etiquette (don’t walk in front of someone doing a CJ or snatch), and finally the main reason two stars are deducted; weights cannot be dropped (more venting below).
I can’t fathom how one can practice weightlifting and not be allowed to drop weights from over head. At CF Louvre, you have to use these springy boxes to break any dropped weights from over head. IMO, bouncing heavy weights and being forced to fail on these boxes can cause injury. I understand CF Louvre’s structural limitations but as a box that charges Crossfit premiums, I would expect the ability to drop weights at the very least.
Other than that, there aren’t very many options in Paris to lift so head to Crossfit Louvre.

Well, after all the baguette, butter, duck and cheese I’ve been eating I figured I needed to drop in to do at least one WOD on my vacation.
Dropping in was pretty simple, I decided to come by a few days earlier for a schedule but you can find it online. They have a crossfit class almost every half hour past.
Had to sign a waiver and pay my drop in fee (25 euros… ouch. Wished they had the option to buy a shirt instead… but they were out of stock of any tanks or shirts anyway)
The front desk actually held onto my backpack because I didn’t have a lock, I thought that was nice. They had a women’s locker room (I assume a men’s somewhere, too) that had lockers, showers, and a hairdryer (saver!)
Anyway, I joined in on the WOD. There were two coaches. The main lead spoke exclusively in French but I saw the WOD written in front earlier so I knew what to expect and it wasn’t that hard to follow along. It was a bit easier because this day’s WOD utilized rows, burpees, plyo boxes, and running.
Through the WOD the coaches did come up to me to ask if I need any assistance. And many other students were nice as well.
I got a good sweat, took a picture with the extremely nice coaches, showered, and went on my way. I cannot recall if the showers had soap or not, I brought my own. No towels were available though.
Now the space could be an issue. The ceilings were quite lower than I’m used to and you’re restricted with some space. I had to move around to do the burpees and move my plyo box so my partner wouldn’t hit her head (she was quite taller than me) on a ceiling beam.
I have no idea how they can maneuver a snatch class with the space.
Nevertheless, this was a nice experience. Glad I was able to drop by.

I read the reviews before coming and had my expectations in check for a so-​so experience. I had an excellent time and the crossfit instructors were super friendly and accommodating.
Please remember you are in France and they speak French, not English. I’m fluent in French and had to translate for other English speaking drop-​ins. They would have managed fine without me.
The warm-​up, strength-​skill, and WOD were 100% in French (as they should be — because it’s in France). Nonetheless if you are a regular crossfitter then you’ll figure it out. The other participants were all French upper class professionals (lawyers, accountants, etc.) getting their early WOD in before going to the office.
There were comments about not dropping bumper plates on the floor like a normal box. This is true — structurally the building is not meant for this. They will ask you to drop weights on pads. Be mindful if you’re looking to do a deadlift EMOM set.
I’m looking forward to come back. I made some good friends there in a short time.
N.B. One of the instructors, David, was wearing a Bayou City Crossfit T-​shirt from H-​Town with a image of the Alamo cannon and «come and take it» written on the back. I found the very welcoming coming from the Bayou City.

Just let me tell you first that I am French and I live in US. Therefore, when I went to Crossfit Louvre, I decided to be a foreigner to see how I will be treated.
Well let me tell you «good luck to find someone who speaks English properly or English at all». The staff was very rude — and of course easy to be rude when they think you don’t understand but you do.
When I got in, I was not interested to do their WOD and wanted to do my own workout from home.
Everything that is wrong about this box:
No dropping weights, regardless. You will need to use floor pads if you plan on doing anything with a barbell.
Rules on open gym and coach supervision. There’s no space for people to do things.
Coaches don’t know what they are doing.
Do not go there. This is just a disappointment. You are better off lifting at your hotel if you can.
I may be spoiled as all the boxes I have tried so far were in US, but I was hopeful that the only box in France would have high standards. Space and cleanliness are questionable, staff is not welcoming, and other members are rude.
Drop-​in is 25 euros, take that money and go to a Café instead!

C’est la salle ou je passé le plus de temps, l’équipe est très pro et cool, l’ambiance est bonne, les séances au top… bref venez!