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39 Extraordinary public swimming pools In France you need to visit

A curated list of extraordinary and beautiful aquatic centers and public French swimming pools in France where you can do some laps, escape the heat or mingle with the locals for a few euros.

Did you know that swimming is the second most popular sports activity and pastime in France, after hiking, according to a study by Statista?  

Every year, millions of people in France flock to one of the thousands of public swimming pools located in cities and towns across France, and you can too for just a few euros. 

French towns usually have at least one public pool for their residents. Bigger cities have multiple public pools, such as Paris, which has an impressive 39 public swimming pools.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at 39 extraordinary and beautiful public French swimming pools in France that are open to the public. So, let’s dive in!

If you’re visiting a city in France not on this list, you can search for local pools by location, size, price, etc. Here’s the link.  www.guide-piscine.fr/guide-des-piscines/ , 

For this list, I handpicked public pools and aquatic centres in France that I think stand out from the rest.

• Some are historical sites that date back to the early 1900s with interesting period architecture.
• Others are in breathtaking locations with spectacular views.
• A handful of these French pools are modern architectural marvels with that ‘je ne sais quoi”.
• And some are so chock-full of amenities: they seem more like an aquatic amusement park than they do a public pool. 

How to day swimming pool in French

  piscine {Pi-Seen} = Pool or swimming pool piscine municipale {Pi-Seen Muu-Nee-see-Pal} =  public swimming pool. 

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Public Pools in France are better than you think, but…

Although the public swimming pools on this list are extraordinary (relatively speaking), remember to set your expectations. Public pools in France generally meet or exceed my expectations in one way or another. That’s not to say that every municipal pool in France is picture-perfect.

If you’re up for swimming with locals in a pool that stands out from the rest, then read on.

If you’re looking for a serene, five-star swimming experience with still water in a quiet spa-like environment, it’s unlikely to happen at a French public pool.

Tips about public pools in France

• Because of the low entry fee (a few Euros) and popularity, public pools in France can get crowded and loud. Especially in larger cities, in warmer months and during children’s school holiday breaks . Crowds mean more dirt.
• Don’t assume a pool is open. Check pool schedules and hours. Some pools close during the winter and or summer for maintenance or other reasons.
• Public pools usually cost anywhere from two to eight euros, depending on the facility and the location. If there are saunas or workout rooms, those will cost a little extra.
• Swimming caps are always required. (bonnet de piscine)
• Only certain types of swimming suits are allowed in French public pools. Board shorts are usually not acceptable. (see the photo above of acceptable swimming attire. )

Swimming Pools In Paris

Let’s start this list with my top 10 Parisian public pools either for their beauty or unique features and amenities. 

1) Piscine Pontoise (Paris)

Address : 19 Rue de Pontoise, 75005 Paris, France.  5th arrondissement in the Latin quarter close to boulevard Saint-Germain. www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-pontoise-2918

If this pool looks familiar, it’s because Lucien Pollet, the same architect who designed the Molitor pool, also designed this pool— constructed in 1934, 4 years after the Molitor.

This lovely 33m pool is set inside a stunning art-deco building. Its enormous glass ceiling and mosaic frescoes are flanked by two mezzanine levels with vintage changing cabins. And like the Molitor, this pool is a historical monument. The downside is that there is only one pool, so this pool can get quite crowded. It’s also in a popular location near the Notre Dame Cathedral. 

Pay a few euros more, and you can use the sauna, squash court, cardio room, and fitness courses. Or go during “nocturne,” night swimming to music from 8 pm to midnight on certain nights, for 11,10 €.

2) Piscine Pailleron (Paris)

Address: 32 rue Edouard Pailleron, 75019 www.pailleron19.com/  

Designed by Lucien Pollen, the same designer of the Molitor and Pontoise pools

Located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, next to the trendy Buttes Chaumont park is the Pailleron pool nestled inside a charming historic red brick building with an art deco interior.

There is a two-level mezzanine with vintage individual changing cabins.  The pool opened in 1933 but was abandoned in 1998. Following a few years of restoration, it reopened in 2006 with a new integrated sports complex. The filtered light that comes through the glass roof gives the pool lots of natural light. In the summer, the pool opens its lawn area, where you can see French families and couples tanning on towels.

3) Piscine Hébert (Paris)

The secret art deco pool in Paris

Addressee: 2 rue des Fillettes 18e Paris www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-hebert-2943 

One of the best-kept aquatic secrets in Paris is the Hébert pool, hidden behind the Marx Dormay metro station across from a small wooded square in the 18th arrondissement. This pool is far away from the busy Paris center, so it’s usually quiet and calm, unlike many other more popular pools around Paris.

The pool opened in 1896 as a sort of bathhouse fed and heated by artesian wells but was completely renovated in 1990. Its two swimming pools measure 25m x 12m and 12m x 12m and are well-lit thanks to the buildings’ modern solarium design and the roof that opens up.

At just 3,50 € per entry, it’s an affordable way to get some laps in if you’re near the 18th arrondissement.

4) Piscine Roger le Gall (Paris)

Care to go skinny dipping in Paris?  

Address : 34 boulevard Carnot 75012 PARIS (12th arrondissement) www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-roger-le-gall-2950 

The Roger Le Gall Swimming Pool might seem like your run-of-the-mill pool, but what sets this pool apart is that you can skinny-dip here.

Three nights a week, the l’Association des naturistes de Paris (Paris Naturist Association) offers nude swimming at this pool.

If this sounds appealing to you and you want to go skinnydipping, show up with 10 Euros and your birthday suit. If your18 to 26, it’s only 5 euros. Got kids under 18? Bring them; they can swim in the buff for free as long as a paying adult accompanies them.

Although swimming in the nude is open to people of all ages and gender, there is typically more males than females. Typical!

Nudists swim nights: Monday,  Wednesday and Friday  (9 p.m.-11 p.m.) Check the nature club website as times and days may change. French site: naturistes-paris.fr/adhesion-et-visites/tarifs/

5) Paris Plages Bassin de la Villette (Paris)

The other Paris Beach you didn’t know about.

Address: Bassin de la Villette 75019 Paris, France www.en.parisinfo.com/discovering-paris/major-events/paris-plages  

Most visitors to Paris know about the Paris plage (Paris beach), a temporary artificial beach along the river Seine open from July to September. But did you know there’s a second Paris beach on the outskirts of Paris in the 19th arrondissement on the Quay de la Marne?

Le Bassin de la Villette is a set of 3 pools that jut out of the Quay on an artificial lake that connects the humanmade canals de l’Ourcq and Saint Martin. The pools vary in depth to accommodate both children, adult swimmers, and people with reduced mobility.

6) Piscine des Amiraux pool (Paris)

You may recognize piscine des amiraux (the admiral’s pool) immortalized in the French cult film “Amélie.”

Address : 6 Rue Hermann-Lachapelle, 75018 Paris, France www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-des-amiraux-2944 

Designed by Henry Sauvage, the pool dates back to the 1920s. Monsieur Sauvage also invented the stepped building where the higher floors are set back like a step to give room for each tenant to have an open terrace. At the centre of the apartment building is where he put the municipal swimming pool.

In 2017, the pool closed but opened after two years and a 9.7 million euro restorative facelift. The restoration maintained the original Art Deco design’s integrity, including the double mezzanine levels surrounding the pool with individual changing cabins — a design feature in many older Art Deco pools.

7) Piscine Georges Vallerey formerly Piscine Les Tourelles (Paris)

The 1924 Olympics was the first pool to use the standard 50 m pool with marked lanes.

Address : 148 Avenue Gambetta, 75020 Paris, France. 20th arrondissement https://www.vallerey-piscine.fr  

Built for the 1924 Olympics, Piscine Les Tourelles was also the first Olympics to use the standard 50m pool with marked lanes, which we now call an Olympic-sized pool.

In 1989, the pool was renovated and reopened as piscine Georges Valley, although it’s often referred to by its original name. Sunbathers can get a tan when the weather permits, thanks to the retractable plexiglass roof added as part of the renovation.

8) Piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles (Paris)

It feels like you’re swimming in a cathedral.

Address: 5 place Paul Verlaine, 75013 Paris. 13th arrondissement www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-de-la-butte-aux-cailles-2927 

Housed inside a beautiful red brick building and registered as a historical monument is the Butte-aux-Cailles pool. The pool sits on top of an artesian well dug in 1893 and was initially a public shower and bathhouse before becoming a public swimming pool in 1924.

Piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles is one of the oldest swimming pool in Paris and France.

There are three pools: two 25m by 12m exterior pools and a 33m indoor pool. Swimming in the interior pool, with its art deco high vaulted roof supported by several concrete parabolic arches, is like swimming in a white cathedral.  The water temperature is kept warm thanks to the natural sulphurous spring, roughly 28°C.

9) La piscine Joséphine Baker (Paris)

Swim on the Seine river in a pool named after a famous Parisian transplant: American singer and actress

Address : Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris, France www.piscine-baker.fr/  

Take a walk down the Seine river towards the François Mitterrand library in the 13th arrondissement, and you’ll come across a floating pool that stands out from other Parisian public pools on this list. This impressive glass and steel barge created by architect Robert de Busni has a retractable glass roof and floats on the Seine river.

Due to its location and visibility, it is extremely popular (especially during the summer) and is often jam-packed with Parisians looking to enjoy an open-air swim, a workout in the fitness rooms, or to relax in the sunrooms, saunas, jacuzzi or hammam.

There’s also a wading pool where children love to splash around while parents watch. The pools are open all year round, and with an admission price of 4 Euros for visitors,  this is a great place to add to your Paris bucket list.

10) Piscine Château-Landon (Paris)

Address : 31 R. du Château Landon, 75010 Paris, France www.paris.fr/equipements/piscine-chateau-landon-2923

The Château-Landon was the first pool built in Paris that was also covered and heated. It dates back to 1884 and was initially a public shower and bathhouse before becoming a public swimming pool. It’s now one of the oldest pools in France. 

Around 1925, it went through some renovations and was redesigned in the classic Art Deco liner. It has two mezzanine levels with private cabins which flank the 25 by 10 meters covered pool and a second learning pool of 10m 6 m pool. The high ceiling with glass windows lets in plenty of light and makes the space feel lofty and bright. 

MONTPELLIER

Montpellier, located in southwestern France, is the 7th largest city in terms of population. It’s also one of the fastest-growing cities with the youngest population in all of France. It might be the closest thing you get to a college town. It’s also where I’ve lived since 2016 with my family.

11) Piscine Olympique d ‘Antigone (Montpellier)

Address : 195 Avenue Jacques Cartier, 34000 Montpellier, France https://www.montpellier3m.fr/equipement/piscine-olympique-dantigone-montpellier

Piscine Olympique d ‘Antigone is my favourite pool on this list, but I’m biased because this is the public pool we use regularly, and it’s where my daughter took synchronized swimming classes.

Piscine Olympique d ‘Antigone is a modern bi-level sports complex (called POA by the locals). It’s big and bright thanks to its retractable roof and glass enclosure.

There’s an Olympic-sized swimming pool dedicated to serious swimmers and swimming clubs like the polo team and my daughter’s synchronized swimming team. There’s also a jacuzzi and a fun recreational pool with a giant slide where people congregate to talk and kids splash around very loudly.

A full-price adult entrance fee is 5.20 €, or you can get a family pass for 13.20 € (2 adults +2 children). There are also aquatic classes and activities open to the general public for an additional fee. 

Issy-les-Moulineaux 

Issy-les-Moulineaux is a suburb of Paris, just 6km from Eglise Notre Dame, considered km zero of France .

12) Piscine Aqua Zena (Issy-les-Moulineaux )

Possibly the only Zen Feng Sui public pool in France

Address: 140-144, Promenade du verger 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux www.aquazena-issy.fr/  

Unlike Paris’s art deco pools, the Aqua Zena pool is a very modern experience with recessed rounded skylights and rounded corners. It’s got an almost retro 1960s feel to it. Mikou Design Studio designed this 14.5 million Euro Piscine du Fort structure in 2014.

They engaged Feng shul specialist Laurence Dujardin to guide them in understanding Feng shul’s Chinese philosophical system. Their water in the swimming pools is ozone-treated, so there’s no chlorine smell.

A full-price adult ticket costs 4,70€. You can also buy a day pass, which gives you access to everything- the fitness centre, solarium, squash courts, sauna, and hammam. Hungry? Have a bite in the cafeteria.

The perfect day trip from Paris is Creil, a short 25-minute train ride. 

13)  la piscine de Creil

Address : 1 Rue de la République, 60100 Creil, France www.creil.fr/equipements-sportifs  

Another art deco pool was inaugurated in 1926. The Creil pool was initially modelled after the Parisian pools Butte-aux-Cailles (1923) and Stade Nautique des Tourelles (1924).

During WW2, the pool was heavily damaged during air raids and bombings, but it was rebuilt in 1963. Over the years, the facilities became dilapidated and out of date, so it was given another update in 2013. The result is a modern pool with updated facilities, and art deco touches.

For a mere 4,30 €, visitors can swim in the beautiful 25m pool or splash around in the fun pool with water jets where you have a view overlooking the Oise River thanks to the glass windows. For an extra 4,30 €, take advantage of the sauna and hammam.

 Biarritz

In the heart of Basque Country, Biarritz , just 40 minutes from the Spanish border, offers visitors a unique atmosphere. Known for its thriving surf scene, beaches, and therapeutic water, it’s a place where posh restaurants and spas live side by side, lowbrow pizza joints and surf shops.

14) Piscine Municipale (Biarritz)

Address : Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 64200 Biarritz, France www.tourisme.biarritz.fr/  

An indoor pool with huge bay windows overlooking the beach

For a few Euros, swimmers can dip their toes in one of two heated indoor sea-water pools in an elegant art deco building. Swimmers can also relax on the indoor decks in front of the large bay windows, where you’ll have a view of the beach on the Bay of Biscay.

Aix en Provence

Does Aix en Provence even need a description? 

15) Piscine Yves Blanc (Aix en Provence)

Address : 26 Avenue des Écoles Militaires, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France www.agglo-paysdaix.fr/

Peter Mayle (RIP) never mentions the Yves Blanc public pool in his book “A Year in Provence.” However, it’s worth visiting this newly renovated complex, which features a 50m eight-lane outdoor pool under a retracting roof with stadium seating and a smaller 25m indoor pool. There’s also a wading pool for the little ones right outside the building.

You have to see it to believe it. Check out this video showing the pool and building modifications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQe71HuOtGM

Out of the six public pools in Bordeaux, France’s ninth-largest city , two stand out.

16) La piscine de Bègles (Bordeaux)

Address : Rue Carnot, 33130 Bègles, France   https://www.mairie-begles.fr/les-bains/

Situated in a 1932 art deco building in Bordeaux, France, is a 25m swimming pool with hammam and patio. You can also practice climbing or biking in a grassy landscaped area. And if you’re hungry, grab a quick bite at the restaurant/tea room.

17) La piscine Judaïque (Bordeaux)

Address : 164 Rue Judaïque, 33000 Bordeaux, France www.bordeaux.fr/o213/piscine-judaique  

Guys, bring your speedos here. No joke!

For 5.05 euros, you can swim in one of 2 pools at the Judaique pool in Bordeaux, hidden behind a giant concrete portico of a former riding school dating back to the 1800s.

By contrast, the interior is very modern, open and light.

The retractable roof and glass wall, which divides the two pools, can open up, giving the illusion that both pools are side by side outdoors.

This pool has a reputation for being extremely strict about its bathing suit policy, specifically for men. Many male reviewers have complained that they were asked to exit the pool because they were not wearing speedo-type swimming trunks.

Lyon, France’s third-largest city in terms of population, has 11 public pools, but there’s one that stands out from the rest because of its location, view, and amenities. This pool is a victim of its success. 

18) Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand formerly La Piscine du Rhône (Lyon)

Swimming on the Rhone River

Address: 8 quai Claude Bernard, 69007 Lyon France www.lyon.fr/node/29554  

In the heart of Lyon on the left bank of the Rhone River is le centre Nautique Tony Bertrand, also known by its former name piscine du Rhône.  This pool gets extremely popular, especially during the warmer months when many Lyonnais locals complain of waiting up to an hour to gain entry. 

Once inside, it’s worth the wait. The open-air outdoor pools give you a spectacular view of the city and the Rhone River. There’s a 50m Olympic size pool for laps. A huge 168m x 24 m pool sectioned off to give swimmers a fun slide area, a wading area with water jets for kids, and a larger space for splashing around. 

The centre is open all year round, and the price of regular admission is 3.40 euros, while locals pay 2.60 euros. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you have kids or want to get in some laps to burn off all those croissants you ate.

Like Strasbourg, Rennes, Brittany’s capital city in northwest France, is known for its traditional half-timbered houses.

19) Saint-Georges pool  (Rennes)

Bark at the moon while swimming in an art deco pool

Classified as a historical art deco monument is Renne’s first swimming pool, which opened in 1925.

It was designed by Architect Emmanuel Le Rayhe, who based his design on the Butte-aux-Cailles pool built in 1923 as well as the pool in the Nancy thermal complex, built-in 1904.

20) Les Bains municipaux de Strasbourg

It’s like swimming in a museum

Address : 10 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000, Strasbourg, France

¤¤update: this pool was closed in June of 2018 for renovations which will take several years.  https://www.strasbourg.eu

A visit to Les Bains municipaux de Strasbourg (the bathhouse of Strasbourg) is like swimming in an ancient ruin or museum.

First inaugurated in 1908, it’s considered one of the oldest bath complexes in the world.  It features two swimming pools, Roman baths, a sauna (previously the medicinal baths), a steam room, and marble pools at different temperatures.

This splendour sits inside a beautiful neo-Romanesque style building, listed as a historical monument since 2000.

Unfortunately, the pools are very rundown but are due for a complete renovation and will likely be transformed into a well-being centre.

Lingolsheim

Lingolsheim is a suburb of Strasbourg you might not have heard of, but this refreshing pool should be on your list.

21) Piscine de Lingolsheim

Address : 15 Rue de Normandie, 67380 Lingolsheim, France www.strasbourg.eu/lieu/-/entity/sig/406_SPO_7  

Swimming in a sunflower pool (Piscine tournesol) that looks like a spaceship

photo © Jean Baptiste Dorner, Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg

The pool in Lingolsheim, a banlieue of Strasbourg, is one of 183 prefabricated pools built in the late ’70s and early 80’s called Les piscines tournesols (sunflower pools).

Some say it looks like a UFO, while others think it looks like a mushroom. Either way, the sunflower pool has a place in history; many French adults and children learned to swim in a sunflower pool. Unfortunately, half of the original 183 sunflower pools have either been destroyed or fallen in disrepair and abandoned.

A few lucky ones, like this one, have been beautifully restored.  It’s like swimming in a spaceship.

There are 12 municipal pools in Toulouse, including the largest outdoor pool in France and Europe.

22) Alfred Nakache summer and winter pools (Toulouse)

Home to the largest outdoor pool in France and Europe.

Address : 31400 Allée Gabriel Biénès, 31400 Toulouse, France www.toulouse.fr/web/sports/piscines/nakache-ete

There are two pools set on 1.85 acres (7,500 square meters) at a swimming centre called Piscine du parc des sports Alfred Nakache. It’s located on the small island of  Ramier in the middle of the Garonne River in Toulouse and it was named after the French Olympic swimmer and water polo player born in Algeria. One outdoor pool is open in the summer, and the other indoor pool is open in the winter.

Nakache été (summer) 

Nakache été (Nakache summer), first inaugurated in 1931, is a whopping 150m (492 ft) long and 48 m (157 ft) wide; it’s the largest outdoor pool in France and Europe.

At the far end of the été pool is a man-made Grotte (cave) with a cascading waterfall made of lava from Mount Vesuvius, now listed as a historical monument.

The pool area also features four picnic areas, two paved beach areas for swimmers to sunbathe, and various sports activities such as outdoor volleyball. This pool is extremely popular during the summer months. It gets incredibly crowded as people try to cool down in the hot Toulouse weather.

Nakache hiver (winter)

The Nakache winter swimming pool was built in 1934 and is set inside a remarkable art deco building that’s been classified as a historic monument.

The pool is only open during the summer months. During the winter months, swimmers can head next door to the Nakache hiver (Nakache winter). It features a 25 m and 16 m pool enclosed in a building with Art Deco touches.

Thonon-Les-Bains

Thonon-Les-Bains is an adorable spa town situated on the edge of Lake Geneva.

23) Plage Municipal (Thonon-Les-Bains)

Swim on lake Geneva

Address : Quai de Ripaille,74200 Thonon-Les-Bains www.ville-thonon.fr/165-piscine.htm  

Another outdoor pool overlooking a body of water is a pool called Plage municipal (public beach), located in Thonon-Les-Bain, an hour from Geneva, Switzerland on Lake Geneva (French: lac Léman).

There are three superb full-size swimming pools enclosed in a grassy park with plenty of trees. There’s a smaller pool for diving: a shallower children’s pool and an Olympic size pool which sits right on Lake Geneva. There’s also a fantastic 100 Metre long slide that winds itself through the park around the pools.

A standard entry is 4.50 euros, but locals pay 3.50, and children under three are free.

Dieppe is a fishing port on the Normandy coast of northern France.

24) Les Bains (Dieppe)

Swim with a view of a 1000-year-old castle

Address : 101 Boulevard de Verdun, 76200 Dieppe, France www.lesbainsdedieppe.fr/  

Dieppe’s swimming complex is located right off the beach with AMAZING views of Château de Dieppe, a restored castle founded in 1188. The complex features two 50m seawater pools, one indoor and one outdoor pool.

Chamonix, known for its fantastic skiing, is a French resort city nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc. It also shares a border with Switzerland and Italy

25) Centre Sportif Richard Bozon (Chamonix)

The hills are alive with swimmers.

Address : 214 Avenue de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France www.cc-valleedechamonixmontblanc.fr/ 

The Centre Sportif Richard Bozon in Chamonix is a multipurpose sports complex with a lot to offer.

It features a 25m indoor pool, a play pool with a waterfall, river rapids, water jets, a 130m covered water slide, a solarium, a jacuzzi and a hammam. The 50m outdoor pool gives you breathtaking views of rocky mountains tipped with snow and is open from June to September while the indoor pool is open all year round.

Prices are steeper here at 7 euros for adults and 5 for kids. 

Hyerès

A city on the French Riviera and one of my favourite outdoor pools. 

26) Complexe Aquatique-Piscine (Hyères Les Palmiers)

It’s the French Riviera.

Address : 37 ave Ambroise Thomas 83400 Hyères France http://www.ville-hyeres.fr/agenda/complexe-aquatique-piscine  

I had to include a pool from the French Riviera because, well, it’s the Riviera. I also lived here with my children and husband for almost five years before moving to Montpellier.

Getting to this pool can be a little complicated. You need a car, or you need to take the bus. There is no tram or metro in town. There are three main pools, including an Olympic outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool, and a 12.5m kids pool. There’s also a 21m long slide, a fun pool area with a jacuzzi, hydro-massage jets, massage benches, and a paddling pool. For a few euros extra, you can use the Hammam and Sauna.

I can’t prove this, but my husband used to swim at this pool quite often and said that women often took their tops off in the outdoor lap pool.

Only on the Riviera.

27) Les Bains des Docks (Le Havre)

A futuristic modern pool.

Address : Quai de la Réunion, 76600 Le Havre, France www.vert-marine.info/lesbainsdesdocks/  

Inspired by Roman baths, Le Bains des Docks is a vast complex of 10 indoor and outdoor pools of varying sizes, including an Olympic-sized pool.

Once inside, straight, boxy designs painted white surround you. It feels and looks very futuristic.

28) L’Odyssée  (Chartres)

France’s largest aquatic centre, Europe’s largest wave pool and largest running river pool.

Address : Rue du Médecin Général Beyne, 28000 Chartres, France www.vert-marine.info/odyssee/  

Opened : September 25, 2009

What sets this place apart is its size and amenities. One look around the Complexe Aquatique de l’Odyssée, and you might think you’re in an oasis aquatic park. 

Largest aquatic centre in France

 With over 5000 sq. Meters of surface water, it’s the largest aquatic centre in France. There are not one but two Olympic-sized pools where swimmers can swim laps to their heart’s content.

Europe’s largest wave pool and running river pool

Visitors can float along Europe’s largest wave pool, immerse themselves in Europe’s largest running river, or jettison down one of several slides. There is also an outdoor lagoon and wading pools for the kiddies to splash around. During the summer, the outdoor volleyball and man-made beach areas are quite popular with families and couples, especially when the temperatures start to rise.

There’s a sauna, a hammam, and a relaxing spa with massaging jets for those who want more of a spa experience.

Like many public pools, there is an assortment of swimming classes for kids and adults offered throughout the year, including scuba diving classes. A full-price entry for one adult is around 7 euros. 

Watch this video; your kids will beg you to take them here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o0qyPY9K4U

Limoge is a city in Southcentral France on the Vienne River, most famous for its Limoge porcelain dolls and industry since the 18th century.

29) Centre Aquatique Aquapolis (Limoges)

Address : 359 Rue Aristide Briand, 87100 Limoges, France https://www.vert-marine.info/aquapolis/  

Like the aquatic centre in Chartes, the Limoge Aquatic Centre is like a big aquatic amusement centre. 

It has a beautiful Olympic sports pool, a 25m learning and activity Pool with a moving floor, Lagunas, slides, a 3-level diving pit, workout rooms, a man-made pool river, classes, and more. 

Sainte-Radegonde

If you’re ever in the Loire Valley, this place is like the Disneyland of pools. 

30) Les Bassins du Thouet (Sainte-Radegonde)

Address : Rue Raoul Follereau, 79100 Sainte-Radegonde, France www.bassins-du-thouet.fr/horaires-tarifs

Made for a new generation, the aquatic centre in Sainte-Radegonde is another giant aquatic complex. Besides a huge indoor and outdoor pool, there are play pools, a 25m Nordic pool, slides, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a workout room, a hammam and aquatic classes.

The basic entry fee for one adult is 5 euros. You’ll pay extra to use the sauna, hammam, workout room, and classes. 

Villenave d’Ornon

 Villenave d’Ornon is the fourth-largest suburb of Bordeaux. 

31) Piscine Olympique (Villenave d’Ornon)

Address : 145 Route de Léognan, 33140 Villenave-d’Ornon, France https://www.villenavedornon.fr/culture-sport-loisirs/piscine-olympique-municipale/  

This large complex has an eight-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool, several smaller pools, a solarium & sauna and plenty of classes. They claim to be able to accommodate up to 1072 bathers simultaneously.

Bruay-La-Buissière

32) piscine salengro (bruay-la-buissière).

The only outdoor Art Deco pool in France.

Address : 716 Rue Augustin Caron, 62700 Bruay-la-Buissière, France http://bruaylabuissiere.fr/index.php/piscine-art-deco/  

Constructed in the 1930s, this stadium-park and swimming pool in northern France is one of the few remaining outdoor art deco pools still existing in France. It’s also a world heritage site.

It’s also one of the few public pools in France where swimming caps are not mandatory.

Saint-Martin-Vésubie

Saint-Martin-Vésubie is a small picturesque village located 1000 meters above sea level, roughly two hours north of Nice and Cannes. 

33) Vesúbia Mountain Park (Saint-Martin-Vésubie)

A family’s indoor paradise, rain or shine.

Address: Allée du Dr Fulconis, 06450 Saint-Martin-Vésubie, France Vesubia-mountain-park.fr/Acces-Libre-Espace-Aquatique_77_82_97.html

The Vésubia Mountain Park activity center is a must-visit, especially if you want to go somewhere truly unique with the kids. The aquatic area features a 25 m pool, outdoor beach area, sunroom, hydro-massage bench, massage nozzle and paddling pool for the little ones. Access to the pool area is around 6 euros for an adult and 4 for children up to age 12. 

You can try indoor rock climbing, indoor zipline, and even indoor canyoning and spelunking for an additional fee.  Prices for these extra activities vary but expect to pay around 12 euros per hour. 

Mérignac

34) stade nautique (mérignac).

Address : 68 Avenue du Truc, 33700 Mérignac, France www.merignac.com/equipement/stade-nautique-jean-badet  

The 50m x 15m pool is under an interesting bubble tench, making the pool bright but keeping the direct sunlight out. There is also a small 25m x 10m pool, a paddling pool for children from 1 to 6 years, and a diving pit (these 2 activities are only available in summer). There’s a sauna for adults and children, and if you’re hungry, head over to the restaurant open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday. 

Outdoor Seawater Pools On the Beach

Can’t make up your mind between swimming in the sea or a swimming pool? Dive into one of several open-air seawater pools (piscine d’eau de Mer ) dug out of France’s beaches on the Atlantic coast.

These pools were all built back in the late ’20s and ’30s, so swimmers could enjoy swimming in the sea even when the tide was out. The sea retreats very far out on the beaches in Northern France. 

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35) La piscine Bon-Secours (Saint-Malo)

Address : 6 Rue de la Crosse, 35400 Saint-Malo, France www.saint-malo-tourisme.com/  

Directly on the Bon-Secour beach in Saint-Malo is a  5500 sq. Metre outdoor seawater pool. Inaugurated in 1937 by then-mayor M René, the swimming pool is open 24 hours a day, and it’s free.

Saint-Malo has one of the world’s most significant tidal changes, so the water in the pool changes up to twice a day at each tide. In comparison, seawater in the nearby sea pool in Dinard refreshes only on higher tides.

Check out this video and watch the kids dive right into the water.  (start watching from 47 seconds)

36) La piscine d’eau de mer de la Porte d’Émeraude (Dinard)

The seawater pool of the Emerald Gate

Address : 4 Prom. des Alliés, 35800 Dinard, France

The seawater pool in Dinard is located just 20 minutes from Saint-Malo and also has a diving platform.

37) Seawater pool on Prieuré beach (Dinard)

Address : 23 Avenue du Général Giraud, 35800 Dinard, France

Dinard has a second outdoor seawater pool on the beach. Just 21 minutes south of the seawater pool on Ecluse beach is a much quieter beach, Plage du Prieuré.  Less is known about this particular pool, but you’ll have breathtaking views of not only the sea but the famous walled city Saint-Malo in Brittany.

Saint-Quay-Portrieux

38) outdoor saltwater pool (saint-quay-portrieux).

Address: 6 Rue de la Crosse, 35400 Saint-Malo, France www.saintquayportrieux.com/voir-faire/sites-voir/piscine-eau-mer/

Châtelet beach is one of three beaches in Saint-Quay-Portrieuxc, a seaside resort town with another seawater pool. Built in 1929, around the same time as the other seawater pools on this list. The seawater is renewed at every high tide when the levels exceed 9m. (high tide can go as high as 12m completely hiding the pool.

The public pool turned into a museum in Roubaix.

The next time you’re in Lille, go to the neighbouring city of Roubaix. It has a fascinating pool inside a museum.

39) La Piscine (Roubaix)

The museum pool

Address : 23 Rue de l’Espérance, 59100 Roubaix, France https://www.roubaix-lapiscine.com/

The pool in Roubaix originally opened in 1932 but closed in 1985 for safety reasons. In 2001, it reopened as Musée d’art et d’industrie, but most people just call it La Piscine Museum.

It’s a unique museum concept and an unusual setting for various works of art. Be sure to check out the stone figures and statues around the pool.

If you decide to visit the Piscine Museum, be sure to pick up the Lille City pass. For a little less than 30 USD, it gives you free access to more than 30 tourist sites and attractions in Lille, including the Piscine Museum of Art and Industry in Roubaix. Plus, you can use the pass to travel around the city for free on Lille’s metropolitan public transport network (metro, bus, tram)

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Vives les piscines municipales!

The public pools on this list may pale compared to some high-end hotel pools, but remember, these are public pools for the masses with a price point that you can’t beat.

For less than the cost of a Starbucks frappuccino coffee, you can spend the whole day, if you want, swimming and cooling down in these pools.  It’s an excellent value for your money. Plus, you can flex your French language skills and experience what it’s like to live in France versus swimming at your hotel pool with other tourists. 

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One of my favorite parts of blogging is hearing from all of you out there! When I asked for guest posts to put up while I’m on vacation, I thought I’d maybe get an email from one or two people but instead I got a bunch of great pitches from super-cool readers. To kick off this week, we’re hearing from Sara, a fellow New Jersey girl who blogs about life in Paris and travels through European on her blog, Simply Sara Travel . And she’s talking about France’s public pools!

What are public swimming pools in France like?

My husband and I lived in Paris for three years and recently moved back to the NYC area in June. Before we said au revoir, we embarked on a one-month farewell-to-France road trip where we hoped to get our last fill (for the moment) of all things French.

For the most part, we felt like we had really taken advantage of our time living abroad and didn’t have too many bucket list items, besides just getting in some more time to travel around the country. There was one outstanding item waiting to be checked-off, apparently.

“I want to go to a public pool,” Michael replied to my question of what activity he wanted to do while in Toulouse.

I soon learned that this swimming in France thing wasn’t an on-the-whim idea. He had researched our route, plotted out where the public pools were located, and narrowed in on a swimming facility just outside Toulouse as the best option. “Oh, and I bought these for the occasion,” he revealed, pulling out a speedo from his suitcase. He really wanted the cultural experience of going to a French public pool, judging from the preparations he had done.

Now, this might sound like a last-minute effort to make a “not-ready-for-America” purchase, as my sister-in-law would call it.

Speedos are acceptable swimwear in France

Do you know what to wear swimming in France? For men, wearing a speedo-style in French pools is required (and we have heard of many cases of people being thrown out of the pool for wearing swimming “shorts”), but the exact reason raises much speculation.

I’ve heard it all come back to sanitation concerns. Some say that speedos are mandated since they dry fast. Frequent swimmers aren’t going to wash their suit daily, so a fast-drying suit is best. Others say that the problem is that clothing worn outside is not allowed to come into the pool area.

Bathing trucks could be worn like shorts, but no one is going to be traipsing about in a French speedo prior to coming into the pool. Whatever the case, the point is, there are rules — and us foreigners must properly prep for an afternoon at the pool because it may not be intuitive. Swimming in speedos was certainly new to us.

So do you have to wear speedos in France? Kinda. While you don’t have to wear the speedo brand per se, you do need to wear a tight-fitting swimsuit and not board shorts or baggy swim trunks.

The average tourist might not be inclined to venture too far from La place du Capitole, the grand square of Toulouse.

France swimming pool rules

We pulled up to the Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère facility on a weekday afternoon, and braced ourselves for what was to follow. There is tons you can find on the internet about the procedures of a French public pool.

Michael, of course, had read a lot, to make sure we knew what to do. We were even a little thankful that the one woman in front of us to pay had some sort of special case and was holding up the line. It gave us time to notice the vending machine in the corner of the room.

“Oh, we need our bonnets de nage,” Michael informed me. “They’re even required for guys with short hair – everyone needs to wear one in the pool.” So swim caps in hand, we paid and entered, level #1 unlocked.

I thought we were doing great, despite the very confused looks from the cashier when she heard our foreign accents. But we had barely turned the corner when we heard stern French coming at us in a huff.

The foul? We had switched out of our sneakers and into flip flops in the parking lot, since we thought it would be easier than to carry the change of footwear inside.

Silly us, we were caught wearing “street shoes” into the locker room, which was an apparent no-no.

So we sheepishly removed our flip-flops, proceeded barefoot, and selected a locker to share in the co-ed space.

We changed in the individual changing stalls around the perimeter of the room, and then headed out with our towels to the next step in the getting-ready process: the showers.

The first time I encountered these European pool-preparations was in Iceland, and I got freaked out a bit. If you don’t know what’s coming, exiting the locker room area in your bathing suit into a room of naked women showering before going into the pool is a bit confusing.

So this time I was less surprised to see a row of shower heads and soap dispensers, where everyone was rinsing off in their bathing suits.

What came next though, is a little twist to the sanitary regiment that I had come to expect. Looking back at it, I assume this extra step was a “because France” thing. My father-in-law loves to live by the motto “Rules are for other people.”

In some regards, if you’ve ever lived in France, you might think at times this is part of their national identity as it is part of Dad’s personality. The proof I can submit to you today is that when we turned the corner, expecting to go straight into the pool area, we instead found a foyer lined with rows of motion-sensitive sprinklers overhead.

Yes, we were made to walk through a car-wash-for-people intended to catch that sneaky non-rule abiding group who may not have properly washed. (Of course, we observed one woman in the know who had marked out a path that would even avoid the reach of those sprinklers.)

Once inside, we found many options in front of us. To the left was the lap pool with many lanes. To the right, a pool for the more casual swimmers. Straight ahead was an outdoor pool, complete with a lazy river, that was sadly still closed for the season since it was only mid-May. But just before the doors to exit for the outdoor section was an “Aquagym” with exercise equipment.

I took off in that direction, and made a beeline for the underwater treadmill. When you consider that we were halfway through our final hurrah of traveling through France, which included eating all the cheese, baguette, and croissant we could lay our hands on, you might imagine how the prospect of an underwater treadmill would make me ecstatic. I gripped the handlebar and had just barely started to jog when…

Zzzzzzing!! A whistle sounded, stopping me in my tracks.

“Désolée, Monsieur,” I apologized, after being told that there was an extra charge for the area that had to paid upon entry. There were systems in place that I should have anticipated before entering the pool, and should have known to make a reservation and pay for time in the Aquagym.

I got out of the water, and turned my attention to the other method of exercise I could instead participate in – swimming laps. I’ve never been a serious swimmer, and only had vague notions that in the US faster swimmers go on one side and slower swimmers on the other. I watched to see if this was an etiquette across international waters but not to my surprise, observed some form of organized chaos typical of France.

French pools aren’t the same. I wasn’t ready to get in trouble a third time, and let’s be honest — we weren’t there to work out anyway. Suddenly I noticed one last unexplored area, one that was surely more our speed.

The Espace Détente — the relaxation space. It was equipped with a steam room, a pool with a waterfall flowing into it, a sauna, and a jacuzzi. All which we were happily tried in that order.

As we settled into the last of the series, the jacuzzi, we were shortly joined by a middle-aged gentleman and an older lady. Michael and I were softly talking which piqued the interest of our jacuzzi-mates.

Where were we from? What we were doing in Toulouse? What were two Americans on vacation doing at the pool? Wasn’t Toulouse so lovely? Better than Paris, no?

It was day 3, our last day in Toulouse, and we had been surprised from the get-go about how friendly the residents of Toulouse were. Our conversation continued. The man was eager to remark that Americans only eat hamburgers and drink coca (translation: Coke), and went on to express surprise that we were not overweight like our fellow countrymen.

It’s that French frankness that might have offended us three years ago, but now was just shrugged off. “You’re going to love Toulouse so much, you will quickly return,” he declared to us as we parted ways and got out of the jacuzzi.

Last week, as I was sorting through laundry to bring down to wash in our Manhattan apartment building, a speedo and two black swim caps tumbled out of a miscellaneous pile. They are the physical mementos we have from our French public pool experience. Holding that tiny bit of sleek material, I couldn’t help but smile and think back to our jacuzzi small talk. That man was right — we did love Toulouse, and hope to return one day.

And we got to try out a public pool in France there. Michael sure picked a gorgeous facility for the experience, though perhaps this advice needs to be added to the endless French public pool forums — if you’re a foreigner, try the Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère because at least when you get yelled at, it’s in France’s friendliest city.

Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère Place Fêtes, 31770 Colomiers, France

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September 21, 2015 at 9:51 am

Ha ha Sara, this made me chuckle! Such a funny thing to do on your last hurrah! (Why hadn’t you been to one before…? Aquaboulevard in Paris is pretty good). The speedo thing always gets foreign men but I must say I’ve never had to wear a swim cap in all the pools I’ve been to in 18 years in France, in the 5 départements I’ve lived in plus the many others I’ve been to when visiting family or on holidays elsewhere. However I have never swum in Toulouse! I’ve heard that the speedos keep more pubic hair in!!!! Great choice of guest blogger Diane!

September 22, 2015 at 9:25 pm

Thanks, Phoebe! You know, that is a good question – I’ve heard there are some good public pools in Paris! To be honest, neither of us swim very much – nothing against it, but usually unless I’m going to the beach or invited to a pool party, I never think of swimming. It seemed like in the end, the swim caps were only needed in the lap pool – but we were prepared just in case. With the way things were going, it would be our luck to get blown the whistle at for not complying with that rule too 🙂

September 21, 2015 at 2:33 pm

Great post and of much interest. We have still not ventured into a public pool though we have one in our small village and we have been here for 10 years!! Well done. t’other Diane

September 22, 2015 at 9:33 pm

Thank you, Diane! If it weren’t for my hubby’s curiosity to go through the cultural experience, I would have lived in France for 3 years and never set foot in a public pool either!

September 21, 2015 at 4:31 pm

Love this post! My husband and I went to the Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère on one of our first dates. While the co-ed locker rooms were an adjustment, I definitely couldn’t complain about him obeying speedo rule!

September 23, 2015 at 6:25 pm

Hehe, that is a cute date idea! I love that you’ve experienced the Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère! Did you get to go in the summer? I’m so curious about that lazy river! It looked like the outdoor space was quite nice for a public pool.

September 21, 2015 at 8:18 pm

Nice post Sara. As a former New Yorker living in Toulouse this hits pretty close to home. We’ve avoided the public pool for exactly this reason. I’m afraid the delicate sensibilities of our french neighbors might not be able to handle this big hairy American in a speedo!

September 27, 2015 at 2:49 pm

Hahaha 🙂 That’s so cool that you live in Toulouse – despite being the subject of many frustrated whistle-blows at the pool, I have to say that the people of Toulouse were some of the friendliest people I’ve met in the country! Not to say those from other regions are not friendly, but those in Toulouse seemed so outgoing and warm in a way that was more “American” in ways than French.

The Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère is really nice, so seriously don’t be afraid to check it out when it gets really hot over there!

September 22, 2015 at 1:48 am

Oh my this made me laugh, speedos are something men wear a lot here down under

September 27, 2015 at 2:51 pm

Haha glad you appreciated the cultural shock of the speedo (more so of it being mandatory at the pool!). I don’t think my hubby’s is ready to make an appearance in the US, unless it’s in a private hot tub or something!

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LAKES, WATERWAYS AND LEISURE PARKS IN THE LOIRE VALLEY  

Lakes and waterways are an integral part of the natural landscape in the Loire Valley. They are also ideal for walkers and swimmers, who can enjoy the peaceful, quiet surroundings. These specially equipped areas are often supervised in summer, and sometimes even offer activities. 

This is the case in our wooded areas, where you can swim, go for a walk, go fishing or take part in water sports , like at the Etang de la Vallée, in Combreux , in the heart of the Orléans forest. And for a swim in the river, head to Ile-Bouchard .  

In summer, there is supervised swimming in the Vienne river. The area is ideal for enjoying the water. 

In Chalette-sur-Loing, a lake has been developed on what was once a quarry. It has now become the Chalette-sur-Loing leisure park . Near Tours, in Château-la-Vallière, you will find the Lac Joyeux leisure park , where you can enjoy a pedal-boat ride or a fitness trail. 

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Situated a fifteen-minute drive from the famous Château de Chambord , the Grand Chambord natural swimming area is the ideal place to take a dip.  

Why natural? Because its crystal-clear water is constantly circulating from the swimming pool to the filtration basin, filled with aquatic plants.  

This 2,000 m² water park has been designed for everyone (water depth varies from 20 cm to 1.60 m). Its grassy banks blend in perfectly with the landscape.  

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It’s 4pm on your first skiing day with the kids. The shadows are lengthening, lifts are closing, and everyone’s buzzing from the first day on the slopes. There are, however, three hours left till supper. What’s next?

Aquamotion, Courchevel

Most capital cities don’t have pools to match Aquamotion. The water park and spa opened in December 2015 to rave reviews and has quickly become one of Courchevel’s star attractions. And no wonder, given the facilities: a two-storey, three-lane water slide, an indoor surfing wave, a climbing wall and four pools, to name a few – and that’s before you get stuck into the spa. Come to think of it, you might want to sneak back for that, when the kids are in ski school – for one of the tailor-made signature massages, perhaps, or a touch of hydrotherapy, or a long, deep steam in the caldarium. There’s even a cryotherapy cabin, where you can give your body a three-minute freeze. The list of treatments on offer could last a whole winter.

Les Grand Bains, Serre Chevalier

The Grand Bains du Monêtier are perched on the banks of the river Guisane in Ecrins National Park. The natural hot water baths and 4,500m2 spa offer a fun day out for the whole family with an indoor infinity pool, bubbling beds, an underwater massage course, hot tub and steam room. Lie back in the sound grotto and relax or chill out in the Roman Trilogy spa – three pools, hot, warm and cold – you’re guaranteed to feel revitalised afterwards. Make the most of the wonderful views from the steaming hot outdoor pool when it’s snowing, or at sunset when the mountain peaks light up. Perfect for a moment of relaxation.

Balnea, Peyragudes

Surrounded by mountains, at the foot of the ski resorts of Val Louron and Peyragudes, on the edge of the Lac de Génos, Balnea’s thermal waters are ideal for recharging your batteries. Kids as young as 9 months are welcomed here with several themed aquatic experiences including the brand new Mayan baths which opened in summer 2019, the Incas baths and the Amer-Indian baths. Grown-ups are spoiled too, with a fabulous spa area offering 30 treatments from around the globe. How about a revitalising Tibetan massage or a regenerating Indian scrub with fragrant Frangipani oil? You could easily spend a whole day here as there’s a restaurant which serves lunch with marvellous views over the Valley of Louron. Beware, you might not want to leave…

Le Lagon, Tignes

The view will stop you in your tracks. Emerge from the changing rooms at Le Lagon, and you’ll be confronted by a wall of soaring, double-height windows. They frame one of the most alluring panoramas in the French Alps – south, along the Tignes valley, towards the 3,653m peak of the Grande Motte. Then you’ll hear a squeal of delight: and realise that your kids have already climbed the stairs to the fast, three-lane water slide that cuts the view in two. Getting them off it, and back to your accommodation before supper can be a real challenge. But at least you’ll have had a bit of “me” time in between – swimming lengths of the 25m lap pool or ducking into the sauna.

Les Bruyères, Les Menuires

Les Menuires is one of the most family-friendly of all French ski resorts – not least because it has two public swimming centres. The first is perhaps less notable for its water than the giant soft-play and trampoline area in the same building. Younger kids adore it. The second opened in 2014 with a wave machine, water jets, a circular “river”, and a pretend ice cave, complete with gentle slide – all designed to unleash your family’s sense of fun. There’s pampering aplenty on offer in the Espace Wellness too. Booking a treatment there will add a welcome taste of luxury to any ski holiday.

Forme d’O, Châtel

In the French mountains, it’s not only five-star hotels and luxury chalets that offer a contemporary sense of style. In Châtel, the Forme d’O aquatic centre is a shining example of striking modern architecture that’s open to everyone. The chic, wood-clad exterior shelters three distinct spaces. The main pools, both indoor and out, offer lane swimming as well as play areas for toddlers and children. There’s also an Ocean area, where a large pool with jets, waterfalls and underwater seating awaits anyone who needs to unwind. Meanwhile treatments at the SPA Océance are strong on skincare as well as reflexology and revitalising massages. Fall into its welcoming embrace and you may forget to go skiing altogether.

Le Signal, Les Saisies

In the winter of 2014-15, Les Saisies put itself firmly on the family map with the opening of Le Signal: an aquatic and sports centre at the entrance to the village. It’s not just the swimming pool – complete with jets, bubbles and float-with-me currents - that’s made a difference. Nor the wellness centre’s thermal suites, Jacuzzis and massages. It’s all the other sporting activities they’ve packed inside too – notably a climbing wall and a six-lane bowling alley, as well as table tennis, badminton courts and squash. Just be sure book ahead, especially if your ski trip is during one of the school holidays.

Pôle Sports & Loisirs, Vaujany

With its year-round ice rink, 30˚C swimming pool, 4-lane bowling alley, spa and fitness centre you can enjoy your favourite activities or try something new at the huge, multi-purpose sports and leisure centre at the charming and authentic Vaujany resort. While your kids are enjoying the bowling or even learning to climb the indoor wall, you could be unwinding with a soothing massage and spa session or working out in the gym. There’s even a day care centre so you can chill out while your kids are being well looked after. Hire a pair of skates and whizz round the 1600m₂ international level ice rink followed by a dip in the heated pool with its views over the Massif des Grandes Rousses, the perfect way for the whole family to relax.

This is only a taste of what’s out there. Other aquatic centres in the French Alps include Aquariaz in Avoriaz , the Espace Aquatique in La Clusaz , the Espace Aquatique in Flaine , Val Thorens’ Centre sportif, Villard de Lans aquatic centre , the giant thermal spa at the Bains du Mont Blanc in Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc , Centre Aquatique in Villard de Lans and O’Dycéa, the new spa and aquatic centre in Dévoluy . So if you’ve got some Water Babies in your brood, or you fancy a little pampering on your trip – or if you just want to stretch your muscles at the end of the skiing day – make sure you target one of them. And don’t forget your cossie.

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Piscine gilbert bozon.

Centre Municipal des Sports , 37 Rue Galpin Thiou , Centre Ville , Tours , FRANCE (Postal Code: 37000) . This great and large sports center lets professional swimmers like you enjoy Olympic size x 20 meters, 8 lanes, Indoors. Additionally, within these facilities you can try 25 meters x 8 meters, Indoors. Phone number and e-mail address are number for this Swimming Pool.

Piscine du Mortier

2 ter rue de la Bassée , Quartier de l’Europe , Tours , FRANCE (Postal Code: 37100) . 

Centre Aquatique du Lac

Updated on 2024    272, Avenue de Grammont , Centre Ville , Tours , FRANCE (Postal Code: 37200) . Swimmers like you have reported Olympic size, 8 lanes, 1.8 meters - 2 meters depth, 1.8 meters - 2 meters depth, Outdoors. Also, you will find 25 meters, 4 lanes, 1 meters - 1.4 meters depth, 1 meters - 1.4 meters depth, Indoors. If you should make contact with this Pool, email address and phone number are both number.

Piscine des Tourettes

62, rue du Pas Notre Dame , Tours Nord , Tours , FRANCE (Postal Code: 37100) . 

Swimming Pools in Tours by Category

• Saltwater Pools If you're tired of having eyes and irritated skin, finding a saltwater pool in Tours may be the solution. You need to know that the degree of salt from these pools is effectively beneath the level of salt from sea water, specifically they're talking about a tenth or less.
• Heated Pools There are numerous factors why it's best to choose a heated swimming pool in Tours. One of the most essential one relies on the importance of keeping the body temperature stable. If the water is too cold, your body will try to warm it up and you will lose strength to swim effectively.
• Outdoor Pools One of the advantages of outdoor swimming in Tours may be the possibility to sunbathe throughout the summer season. Taking it with additional care, sunbathing is healthy because introduces Vitamin D into the body, so the most effective alternative seems to be switching in between indoor and outdoor pools depending on the season.
• Indoor Pools Enjoy the best indoor pools in Tours and don't worry about the weather. These facilities are open all seasons and you can enjoy a swim at the same temperature every day of the year.
• Chlorine No cost Pools There are lots of alternative treatments to chlorination, with great benefits that ensure much better water top quality within the pool. A single possibility will be the mineralizer, which purifies water naturally and substantially decreases the chemicals used and maintenance time. Try Chlorine Cost-free pools in Tours.

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10 beautiful public swimming pools to cool off in in France

The piscine molitor is a breathtaking art déco monument, but it is expensive to visit - however there are many public pools across france that are more accessible, and just as beautiful, to cool off in.

France has some amazing public swimming pools scattered across the country. As temperatures are (again) expected to reach the high 30s , here is our pick of the 10 most beautiful swimming pools in France, in no particular order.

Piscine Pailleron (Paris)

Address: 32 Rue Edouard Pailleron, 75019 Paris

Why should you go?

Built by the same architect as the famous Piscine Molitor, the Piscine Pailleron has the same iconic Art Deco style. It is also situated right next to the Buttes Chaumont, perhaps one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. It has a 33m sports pool, a children’s pool, a jacuzzi, and a solarium.

• €4.90 in the summer for adults, €4 from September to July.
• €3.60 for seniors over 65, €3 from September to July.
• No rates for children, but they are allowed, with mandatory adult supervision if under the age of eight.

Opening hours:

Open from 8:30 am to 22:30 during the week in the summer, 8:30 to 20:00 during the weekend.

Piscine municipale de Biarritz

Address: Bd du Général de Gaulle, 64200 Biarritz

If you somehow tire of the beautiful sandy beaches of Biarritz, then the municipal swimming pool is just a minute away. Not only is it a beautiful monument, but it is also very good value. Overlooking the Biarritz beach, this is a great place to cool off when the tide is down. Oh, and it is one of the very few indoor sea water pools in France. It has a 25m sports pool, a shallow pool, a hammam, a sauna, a jacuzzi, and a bubble pool.

• €3.20 for adults if you have an address in Biarritz, €3.90 if you do not.
• €1.50 for children under 18 and adults with disabilities (with documentary evidence), and an address in Biarritz. €1.70 if you don’t live in Biarritz.

Opening hours during the summer, from July 10 to September 3:

Monday: 12:00 - 17:30.

Tuesday: 12:00 - 19:30.

Wednesday: 12:00 - 19:30.

Thursday: 12:00 - 19:30.

Friday: 12:00 - 19:30.

Saturday: 9:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 19:30.

Sunday: 9:00 - 12:30.

Hours during the rest of the year:

Tuesday: 11:30 - 13:30 / 16:00 - 21:00.

Wednesday: 11:15 - 17:00.

Thursday: 11:30 - 13:30.

Friday: 11:30 - 14:00 / 16:00 - 21:00.

Saturday: 14:30 - 19:30.

Centre nautique Tony Bertrand (Lyon)

Address: 8 quai Claude Bernard, 69007, Lyon.

A huge, open pool with a view of Lyon and the Rhone. Reservations are recommended for this swimming pool, as you may have to wait for up to an hour to get in. The ticket may seem expensive, but all the activities listed below are included in its price. From the pools, you get a beautiful view of the Rhône river, and the city of Lyon. It features a 50x21 metre Olympic swimming pool, a shallow pool, a jacuzzi, water slides and a pool with simulated currents.

• €8.00 for adults.
• €5.50 for young people and seniors.
• Free for children under six.

Activities (included in the ticket rate):

• Monday morning: Games for young children in the shallow pool.
• Wednesdays and weekends: Inflatable bouncy obstacle course in the Olympic pool.
• All week: Group games (football, basketball, badminton, table tennis).
• Wednesday and Friday mornings: Aquagym.
• Sunday morning: Fitness (Pilates, yoga, Zumba).

Summer opening hours:

Open every day, 10:30-15:00 / 15:30-20:00, except Monday 12:00-20:00.

Piscine de Lingolsheim (Strasbourg)

Address: 15 rue de Normandie, 67380 Lingolsheim.

This swimming pool was built in the 1970s, and it shows. There are many other “Piscines Tournesol” with a similar architecture in France, but this one is our favourite. The futuristic architecture will make you feel like you’re swimming in a flying saucer. It has a sports pool of 250 m2, a leisure pool of 125 m2, a shallow pool of 55 m2, a solarium, and a space for water games.

• €5.30 for adults.
• €3.20 euros for children ages 4-17.
• €1 euro for children under four.

Monday 14:00 - 19:00.

Tuesday 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 19:00.

Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00.

Thursday 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 19:00.

Friday 10:00 - 19:00.

Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:30.

Sunday 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 18:00.

Alfred Nakache summer pool (Toulouse)

Address: 3, allée Gabriel Biénès, 31400 Toulouse

There are two Alfred Nakache pools, right next to each other. One is open in the winter, the other is only open in the summer. It is the largest open-air swimming pool in Europe. With its waterfall, grotto and many amenities, it almost feels like a waterpark offered at swimming pool prices. This huge complex has one 150m x 50m pool, a man-made grotte (cave) with a cascading waterfall made of lava rock from Mount Vesuvius, four picnic areas, two paved beach areas for swimmers to sunbathe, and various sports activities and a 904 m² shallow pool for children.

• €3.40 if you live in Toulouse for adults, €4.40 if you do not.
• €1.50 for under 25s.
• Free for children under seven.

From June 9 to June 23

Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 19:00. Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 - 20:30.

From June 24 to August 20

Monday to Sunday: 09:30 - 20:30.

From August 21 to August 27

Monday to Sunday: 09:30 - 20:00.

L’Odyssée (Chartres)

Address: Rue du Médecin Général Beyne, 28000 Chartres.

L’Odyssée is the biggest aquatic centre in France with 5000m2 of surface water. It has two olympic swimming pools together with a wave pool, an outdoor lagoon, a wading pool and a beach with a volleyball court. Additionally there is also a sauna, a hammam and a spa.

In the summer

• €10.30 for adults.
• €8.90 for children under 12 or for two for children under six.
• €23.20 for a family of four with two children under 12 (proper documentation needed, including a livret de famille.

Open everyday from 10:00 to 21:00.

The wave pool and waterslide are open from 13:00 to 19:00.

Piscine Salengro (Bruay-La-Buissière)

Address: 716 Rue Augustin Caron, 62700 Bruay-la-Buissière, France

This World Heritage site is the last outdoor art déco swimming pool in France. It is also right next to the Roger-Salengro park, where you can relax and walk before or after your swim.

• €4.30 for adults.
• €3 for seniors over 65.
• €2.70 for students, children from 3 to 17, and people with disabilities.
• €1.90 for children under three.

Opening hours

Monday: 11:30 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:15.

Tuesday: 11:30 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:15 / 17:30 - 20:15.

Wednesday: 11:30 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:15 / 17:30 - 20:15.

Thursday: 11:30 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:15.

Friday: 11:30 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:15 / 17:30 - 20:15.

Saturday: 10:00 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:45.

Sunday: 10:00 - 13:45 / 14:30 - 17:45.

Vesúbia Mountain Park (Saint-Martin-Vésubie)

Address: Allée du Dr Fulconis, 06450 Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

Saint-Martin-Vésubie is a beautiful mountain village that is worth a visit in itself.Its Vesúbia Mountain Park is a sports complex with a wide variety of activities. You can go mountain biking or climbing, but we definitely recommend their many water activities. With multiple indoor pools, and an outdoor beach, you can expect a beautiful view while you swim. You can also pay around €12 per hour to access climbing walls, a zip-line and indoor canyoning.

• €5.70 for adults.
• €5.10 for seniors over 65.
• €3.60 for children 4 to 11.
• Free for children under three.

Everyday from 10:00 to 19:00.

Piscine Olympique (Villenave D’Ornon)

Address: 359 Rue Aristide Briand, 87100 Limoges, France.

This is an eight-lane Olympic swimming pool that claims to accommodate up to 1,072 swimmers at once. It is absolutely massive in size, so it is a good choice during heat waves when you can expect other pools to be crowded.

• €5 for all non-residents, €3.40 for residents

Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 20:00.

Weekends: 15:00 to 19:00.

July 14 and August 15: 9:00 to 12:00.

Centre Aquatique Aquapolis (Limoges)

Address: 359 Rue Aristide Briand, 87100 Limoges.

This centre aquatique also feels like a waterpark with a huge range of activities for everyone. It has an Olympic pool, but also a shallow pool with a moving floor, a river, a laguna, slides, a three-level diving pit, and a gym. Entry to the gym requires an additional fee, but it also gives you access to the SPA, sauna and hammam.

• €6.75 for adults.
• €5.40 for children under 14.
• Free for children under four.
• €25.85 for gym, spa, sauna, hammam and swimming pool

Weekdays: 10:00 to 20:00.

Weekends and bank holidays: 10:00 to 19:00.

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After a full day’s excursion, the promise of a refreshing dip!

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Aqualia Swimmingpool

This covered structure of over 3,000 m² offers a set of pools to satisfy all requirements. All of these benefits are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Opening hours: http://www.colmar.fr/piscine-aqualia-colmar Rates:...

La Piscine - Wellness and sports area

In summer and winter alike, the swimming pool is the ideal place to relax with family and friends. Sensations guaranteed in the current river or the giant slide, the pentaglisse, the wild river or the wave pool! La Piscine also offers a complete...

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Open-air swimming pool carola.

Outdoor swimming pool and outdoor games. Picnic areas at disposal, cafeteria on site.

Swimming pool Les Trois Châteaux

• <u>Equipment</u>:<br> - pool 25 x 15 meter<br> - learnpool<br> - children’s paddling pool (open-air in the summer)<br> - waterslide, spa, jacuzzi, river <strong> Temporary closure of the fitness...

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• Indoor pool

Camping Nature Le Valenty

• Disabled Friendly
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Experience the togetherness of a camping holiday with loved ones and create unforgettable memories.

Escape to the sea, mountains or countryside....Have a break and breathe again!

A splash in the pool with the kids. A sunset on the beach. Rediscover the fun and beauty in the simple things in life.

Recommended activities to do near campsites with a pool

Looking for some cool things to do while not in the pool on your next French camping trip? Here’s some tips and inspiration for you!

Head out to the countryside on your bicycle

Take a trip along one of many dedicated cycle paths in France such as the Tour de Creuse, close to Limoges, or the Veloscenic, a cycle route between Paris and Mont St Michel. Offering great days out, they’re perfect for all the family. Remember to get a bell for your bike, as it is a legal requirement in France to have one.

Visit a popular outdoor attraction close to your campsite

Whether it’s the impressive lavender fields in the Provence region or the towering Dune du Pilat close to Arcachon Bay, you will be able to find beautiful areas in France to visit with your family. Remember your camera, as these places are great for a family photo.

Make a splash away from your campsite pool

While your campsite with a pool is a great place to go for a swim, if you fancy a change of scenery then there are plenty of other locations to take a dip. Head over to Lac d’Annecy, near the Swiss border, for a swim in the hot springs. Stay on the low terrain as part of the lake has high cliffs.

Check out an art gallery near to your campsite

With so many galleries across France, such as Musée Mer Marine in Bordeaux, which explores everything to do with the oceans from early navigation to conservation efforts, you’ll be able to find a topic which everyone is interested in. These are also great days out should it be raining.

Go for a stroll on a walking trail

Whether your campsite is near to Landes de Gascogne in the southwest of France or Caps et Marais d’Opale in the north, there are plenty of regional parks for you to explore as a group. Take a picnic with you, as you’ll find some stunning places to stop for a break.

Head out to a local market

Local markets in France are a tradition which has been going on for years. You’ll find specialised markets across the country, so there will always be one close to your campsite with a swimming pool. Check out the fish markets in Marseille, or taste some truffles in Perigueux. A great day out, your family will love the food on offer.

Swap the swimming pool for the sea

Take a day away from your campsite swimming pool and head to the coast for a dip. With hundreds of great beaches, such as Plage du Midi in Cannes or Plage de Cabourg in Normandy, you can have a fun day out building sandcastles and swimming in the sea. Lifeguards only operate on certain parts of the beach, so make sure you swim within these zones.

Check out a World Heritage Site

With so many World Heritage Sites to see, France leaves you spoilt for choice. Take a day trip with the family to see stunning sites such as Chartres Cathedral in Chartres or the Port of the Moon in Bordeaux, which are perfect places to buy some gifts for friends and family back home.

Benefits of staying at campsites with an outdoor pool

There are many fantastic benefits to selecting a campsite with an outdoor swimming pool during the great weather, whether you’re a camping beginner or a seasoned veteran of the French camping scene, they include:

Find time to bond with your loved ones

Take time away from your hectic schedule and spend valuable moments with your family. With life often passing us by, campsites provide a great place for you to reconnect with your loved ones and have fun with the people you care about the most.

Enjoy the peaceful, safe environment of a campsite with a pool

You can relax in the campsite, be it alone or with your children, safe in the knowledge that lifeguards operate at the swimming pools. So, whatever your family are up to, you will know they are safe. With professionals there to take care of your every need, you can enjoy a stress-free holiday.

Improve your wellness

Take time for yourself at one of many French campsites with a pool and appreciate the benefits of exercising in a swimming pool. Not only great for your physical fitness, but also your mental well-being, some campsites also have spa areas for you to treat yourself.

Enjoy an action-packed camping holiday

You can enjoy a full-on holiday with the family that doesn’t require you to be running around after everyone. Let the kids play in the swimming pool, supervised by an adult, while you prepare breakfast or pack the car for the day’s adventure.

Learn about new cultures and meet new people

Meet like-minded people around the swimming pool and make friends that will last a lifetime. A great way for your children to learn about new cultures too, camping attracts holidaymakers from all over the world who have one thing in common: their love of the great outdoors.

Choose a French campsite with a pool for your holiday and everything will go swimmingly.

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Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection

Château Belmont Tours is a 4-star hotel is set in a 2.5-hectare park near Tours city centre. It features a heated swimming pool, a steam room and sauna as well as a fitness room.

ibis budget Tours Centre Gare et congrès

Located in the heart of Tours, ibis budget Tours Centre Gare offers low-cost accommodation and is an ideal location for guests visiting the castles of the Loire Valley.

hôtel QUICK Palace Tours Nord

This hotel is located 4.8 km from Tours city centre, in the business district. It has a sauna, a fitness centre and en suite guest rooms with flat-screen TV.

The People - Tours

The People - Tours has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Tours.

Le Grand Hotel

Located between the train station in Tours City Centre and the Vinci Congress Centre, this early 20th-century hotel offers Art Deco-style guest rooms. It has a 24-hour reception with a tour desk.

Best Western Central Hotel

Located in the heart of Tours Old Town, near Place Plumereau, Tours Cathedral and the trade centre, the charming Best Western Central Hotel offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access.

Kyriad Hotel Tours Centre

Located in the center of Tours, the Kyriad Hotel Tours Centre offers quick and easy access to the Vinci congress center and the Tours Centre train station.

Mercure Tours Nord

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a furnished terrace, Mercure Tours Nord features 93 air-conditioned rooms. It is just 6 km from the centre of Tours and 2 km from Tours Val de Loire Airport.

Hôtel Saint Jean

Located in the centre of Tours, 1.5 km from Tours Train Station, this hotel offers rooms with free WiFi and a bar where guests can sample local wines.

Hôtel L'Adresse

Housed in an 18th-century building, Hôtel L’Adresse is located the centre of Tours and a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral. It offers a bar and rooms with free Wi-Fi access.

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Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel

Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Old City centre of Tours and 150 metres from the central train station.

The staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly.

Hotel Italia

This family-run hotel is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Tours and provides free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. The famous Tours Cathedral is a 10-minute drive away.

Tram to city around the corner. Free private parking.

Located in the north of Tours within the business district, ibis budget Tours Nord offers a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi access throughout and a terrace. The train station is a 15-minute drive away.

Excellent stopover place, very good value for Money!

Great location and nice courtyard. Good private parking nearby

convenient location close to a reasonable restaurant

Hotel Mondial

Hotel Mondial is centrally located on Place de la Resistance in Tours. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Each room at the Mondial is equipped with a telephone and private bathroom.

Location was fantastic with lots of restaurants and shops close by.

ibis Styles Tours Centre

This ibis Styles hotel is located 1 km from Tours city centre and a 10-minute tram ride from Tours Train Station or the Convention Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned guest rooms.

Very good breakfast. Central location. Helpful staff.

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Hotel Val De Loire

Hotel Val De Loire is located in central Tours, 50 metres from Tours SNCF. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and views of the garden or Boulevard Hurteloup.

Cute and beautiful hotel nearby the train station.

Close to all amenities in the Old Town, secure onside parking.

Clean, comfortable room. Good continental breakfast.

Hotel Du Cygne Tours

Ideally situated in a quiet street in the centre of historical Tours, Hotel Du Cygne is housed in a charming 18th-century building which has been renovated to offer modern comfort.

The place was decorated beautifully! Great location

Hotel TULTY

Hotel TULTY is situated in Tours, 3 km from Parc des Expositions Tours and 4.3 km from Chateau de Plessis-lès-Tours. Each accommodation at the 2-star hotel has city views and free WiFi.

Hôtel très calme et personnel accueillant et sympathique.

Chez Jacqueline

Chez Jacqueline is offering accommodation in Tours, 300 metres from the train station. Conveniently located in the Old Town district, this hotel offers a bar and a restaurant.

L'hôtel est bien situé,il y a tout à proximité

Hotel Berthelot

Located a 10-minute walk from the train station and Palais des Congrès, Hotel Berthelot offers a garden and rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Perfect location and very functional / clean room.

Hotel Mirabeau

Hotel Mirabeau is situated in the heart of Tours, within a 5-minute walk from the railway station, the International Congress Centre "Le Vinci" and the Saint-Gatien Cathedral.

The warm welcome and easy communication with the host

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Hotel Colbert

Hotel Colbert is located in a picturesque quarter in Tours and 400 metres from the Saint-Gatien Cathedral. It offers a charming garden with a terrace and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The staff at the reception, super friendly and helpful

Hôtel Ronsard

Located in the heart of Tours, Hotel Ronsard is an independent hotel offering a warm and friendly welcome to all types of travellers less than 10 minutes from the railway station.

Very clean, new and a great bed. Location is perfect

Fab hotel Great location Friendly professional people

Oceania L'Univers Tours

Situated in Tours, 300 metres from Vinci International Congress Center, Oceania L'Univers Tours features accommodation with a bar, private parking, a spa and wellness centre and a terrace.

Great location, friendly staff and amazing breakfast

The Ibis Tours Centre Giraudeau is located in Tours, just 3 km from the Saint Gatien Cathedral and a 12-minute drive from Gare de Tours Train Station.

Very dig friendly n she could come with us to the restaurant

Hôtel Du Manoir

Set in a 19th-century mansion, Hôtel du Manoir is located in the heart of the Loire. It features free Wi-Fi and a breakfast room in a vaulted cellar.

The staff were fantastic, so friendly and welcoming.

Cit'Hotel Criden

Discover the hotel in the centre of Tours, heart of the garden of France, on the way to Loire's castles and valley.

Everything is great. Manager speaks good English and warm-hearted.

Novotel Tours Centre Gare

Situated in the heart of the Loire Valley and in the centre of the city of Tours, this hotel offers many advantages for business and leisure stays.

the breakfast was nice! the location is very convenient!

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Nestled on the banks of the Loire River, Tours offers a unique blend of architecture and medieval charms in places such as the picturesque Jardin de la Préfecture, Cathedrale St-Gatien, and Le Vieux Tours and its picture-postcard, Place Plumereau.

The 11th century Tours Castle is a must-see whilst in Tours, as is the ancient fortress castle-palace Château de Villandry which is located on the outskirts of Tours and is surrounded by the charismatic Garden at the Château.

Traditional half-timbered buildings, cobble-stoned walkways and colourful houses line the streets of the unique and popular medieval district, La Place Plumereau. It offers an array of lively pubs and restaurants, and outdoor dining options throughout the warmer months.

The Touraine region is a popular wine region and offers many wine tasting options. Other landmarks to see are the ruins of Basilica of St. Martin and Place Jean Jaurè.

Tours Station has direct rail links to Paris, and Tours Loire Valley Airport offers direct flights to London, Porto, Marseille and Dublin. Booking.com offers a wide range of accommodation options in Tours to suite all budgets.

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There’s not much that beats a dip in the pool on a sunny day, or a few laps in warm water on a cold day. Watching the kids splash about, doing a bit of aqua jogging, lazing on a floating lounger or chilling out with friends and family. A pool is a real focal point of your home. And, though a swimming pool can increase the value of your property, especially in the south of France, it’s the pleasure it gives that’s really important.

But, if you want a swimming pool in France – where do you start?

Getting a swimming pool in France

Well it can be surprisingly easy to get a pool installed in France. Improvements in pool technology have led to longer lasting pools that are easy to fit and companies like Pools Direct provide guidance, installation, or help with self-installation, and after-care support that’s second to none. They’re a British family-run company based in France providing French manufactured pools. Entente cordiale: great British service plus great French savoir-faire! Pools Direct have had hundreds of their pools installed throughout France (and Europe) over many years – they’re experienced, professional and super helpful and will guide you with your project from choosing the pool, through to filling it!

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You need planning permission for a pool in France and this should always be sorted out before you buy. At Pools Direct they’ll give you guidance on the planning process – or they’ll do it all for you. They’ll fill in, file and follow the progress of the paperwork through to completion.

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Pools Direct have a great range of fibreglass pools starting at 4.3 m long up to 10.5m long for open pools, and for electric cover models from 4.3 m long to 10m long. They also have a range of colours – blue, beige, stone grey or white. Something to suit all tastes. And, this is where the technology comes in – these pools are resistant to UV rays, algae, chemicals and heat. They don’t stain, and they don’t crack in extreme heat.

I was recently on a cruise and met a lovely Scottish couple who lived near Montpellier. The whole time they were getting calls from their pool tiler and were stressed about the cost. They last had their concrete pool re-tiled 10 years ago and it’s got increasingly pricey since then. Plus, they had to empty their pool which makes things worse – more damage can occur with an empty pool, and then there’s the cost of refilling it.

Concrete pools last about 25 years and need to be resurfaced every 10-15 years, though with the recent hot weather extremes, concrete pools are tending to suffer more from cracks caused by shrinking. Vinyl liner pools are less expensive to install but it’s rare that the lining last more than 10 years.

Benefits of a fibreglass pool

Fibreglass pools are a great option for several reasons:

They’re quick and simple to install – in fact it’s possible for it take just one week from delivery to swimming in your pool! Pools Direct’s team are professionals with heaps of experience, and they run a smooth operation.

Fibreglass pool installation is simple. You don’t need to concrete the base, gravel is sufficient which saves a lot of time. The pool is then craned into place (depending on accessibility) and connected to the pipes. Then after making sure it’s level and firmly wedged into place is is backfilled with gravel and the pool filled with water. Then it’s just down to landscaping – decking and paving being the most popular options.

Also, DIY installation is a great way to cut costs. Pools Direct will supply plenty of guidance to make sure that you know exactly what’s involved. In fact, most of their customers choose this free help and advice service. Even if you go this route of self-installation – it includes placement. They still deliver and crane the pool into its new home (depending on accessibility, on rare occasions, they’ve sorted out a helicopter drop for customers!). They guarantee the pool in transit (not all companies do this). And they guarantee it for ten years after (again, not all companies do this).

You’ll find it’s easy to keep a fibreglass pool clean. A filtration system can be installed, plus electric covers, underwater lights, control panel, timers and everything you need to make this the pool of your dreams.

Run costs can be kept to a minimum – a 1kw pump is the only essential energy needed. You can additionally opt for a heat pump – solar panels can be used for this.

These fibreglass pools can also be converted to a salt pool – an increasingly popular option.

The water doesn’t need to be replaced frequently. In fact one person I spoke to with a fibreglass pool said he had the water in there for 21 years. He replaced some occasionally, but good maintenance meant water was conserved as much as possible.

A fibreglass pool will last more than 40 years. Once it’s in – that’s it, no resurfacing, no replacing.

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At Pools Direct they pride themselves on the fact that they don’t just sell you a pool. They provide assistance from the first stage of your project right through to the end. There is always someone you can talk to on their customer helpline – even at weekends! – about any aspect of pool installation and after care. Whether you want to talk about how to deal with a pool in winter, how to safely use chlorine, cleaning or converting to a salty option, help is available. They’ll also explain the safety rules. In France you must comply with the law on pool safety or face a fine.

Take a dip into the world of fibreglass pools and check out the great range and chat to the team at Pools Direct: en.poolsdirect.online

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Outdoor pools in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: the top outdoor pools for summer 2023

Looking for an open-air pool in the Paris region ? Whether you're a keen sports swimmer or a leisure swimmer, there are plenty of sunny spots in Paris and the Paris region where you can take a dip in the sun. The capital and its region are overflowing with superb swimming spots for all levels and all publics. For families, there are pools equipped with waterslides for the enjoyment of young and old alike, while the more sporty can challenge themselves in the Olympic-sized pools that await us in the four corners of the region, including the capital! And between two swimming sessions in these outdoor pools, you can relax in the sun in one of the solarium areas to perfect your tan .

Here are a few ideas for good spots with outdoor pools or removable roofs to soak up the sun during your swims. It's enough to make Paris look like a seaside resort! Please note, however, that some of these pools are only open for part of the year, so please contact the locations directly to ensure that the outdoor pools are accessible during your visit.

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Center Aquatique de Neuilly-sur-Seine (92) For residents only Neuilly-sur-Seine has a superb swimming pool (an aquatic center) with three pools: a 25m sports pool with 7 lanes, an indoor leisure pool, an outdoor leisure pool and a training pool. In summer, the lawns are accessible during pool opening hours. The Pool Bar is permanently closed.

Location: 27-31 boulevard Inkermann 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine Rates: €5.3 for residents, €4.3 for reduced-rate residents, €6.40 for non-residents, €5.7 for night-time access from 7pm on weekdays (season ticket and book of 10 entries possible) Telephone: 01 55 62 62 70

The Palais des Sports swimming pool in Puteaux (92) The Piscine du Palais des Sports de Puteaux is a great summer spot. Hidden away on the Ile de Puteaux, behind the Jardin d'Acclimatation, this complex offers several indoor pools, a magnificent outdoor pool heated to 28°C in winter, a whirlpool with massaging jets and an outdoor river.

In summer, visitors can enjoy 2800m² of outdoor deckchairs, and there's even a bar next to the outdoor deck, where they can eat salads, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Please note that the pool is reserved for Puteaux residents from 25°C upwards - enough to chill non-inhabitants on the spot and freeze the atmosphere! Location: Allée Georges Hassoux, ile de Puteaux Opening hours: 10am - 9pm weekdays. Saturday 2pm-7pm. Sunday 9am to 6:30pm. Rates: €6 for residents, €4 for children of residents, €11.50 for non-residents, €5 for night-time use from 7pm on weekdays (season ticket and book of 10 tickets available) Telephone: 01 46 25 03 70

Nogent-sur-Marne Aquatic Center (94) Come and discover the Centre Aquatique de Nogent-sur-Marne this summer. In addition to an Olympic-size outdoor pool (50x20m), the Centre Aquatique boasts a 1.20-meter-deep children's pool (at 29°C), a diving pit, and platforms 5, 8 and 10 meters high! Then you're back in a dedicated 6-meter-deep pool, heated to 26°C. And on the sides, 2500m² of outdoor decking are at your disposal for relaxing and sunbathing!

Location: 8 rue du port, 94130 Nogent-sur-Marne Rates: €5 for residents, €3 for children of residents, €7.5 for non-residents (book of 12 tickets available) Opening hours: Closed Mondays. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on Wednesdays). Telephone: 01.48.71.37.92

Melun Olympic swimming pool (77) The Melun municipal swimming pool has a number of pools, including an Olympic pool (50x20m) and a 40m² paddling pool for the little ones. Next to the pools, there's a large lawn for everyone to relax on, and areas for badminton, volleyball and soccer! Pools close 15 m early. Only the outdoor pool is open to the public.

Location: 50, Quai Maréchal Joffre , 77000 Melun Prices: €4 for residents, €3 for children of residents, €5.5 for non-residents (book of 10 tickets available) Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11:45am - 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 1:30pm, and 2pm to 7:30pm. Telephone: 01.64.37.33.05

Orsay swimming pool ( 91) Orsay's nautical stadium is a great place to enjoy a large 50m x 20m heated outdoor Olympic pool and outdoor beaches. Orsay also has a 25m x 12.5m indoor pool for laps in the shade, and a 15m x 12.5m indoor leisure pool for games and relaxation, ideal for the little ones! Allow 5 to 15 minutes for pool evacuation.

Location: 29 Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 91400 Orsay Opening hours: 10am - 7.45pm weekdays, 9am - 6.45pm weekends Prices: €6 , €2.8 for under-18s, RSA and disabled (book of 10 tickets available) Telephone: 01.64.37.33.05

As the weather is not always fine, please contact the pool of your choice before travelling to make sure that the solarium and open-air pool are accessible. Some pools may also be closed at certain times of the year, so make sure they're open before you travel.

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9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris

You may have trouble finding accommodations or tickets to events in Paris, but other destinations around France are hosting sports like soccer, sailing, basketball and surfing.

By Sophie Stuber

For sports fans, Paris will be the center of the universe this summer — and with 15 million Olympic and Paralympic visitors expected, it will feel like it, with crowds and high prices. But Paris isn’t the only Olympic site in France: Nine destinations outside the metro region are also hosting events, giving travelers a way to catch some action without getting caught up in the crush.

In places like Bordeaux, Marseille and even Tahiti, you can watch top athletes compete in soccer, basketball, sailing and surfing. (Tickets have been added in batches, so if the ones you want aren’t available, keep checking the ticketing site, tickets.Paris2024.org . If all else fails, the official resale platform opens on May 15 .)

And when you’re not watching sports, you can take advantage of museums, parks, design centers, and fresh food and wine options. In Nantes, you can even ride a mechanical elephant.

Here are some ideas for planning your own alternative Olympic trip.

Basketball: July 27 to Aug. 4; tickets from 50 euros ($54).

Handball: Aug. 6 to 11, tickets from €45.

Start with a stroll around Vieux-Lille and a coffee in the Grande Place, taking in the colorful facades of this city near the Belgian border. Head over to the St.-Sauveur area to see the Art Deco belfry and exhibitions at Gare St.-Sauveur , a former train station. On Sundays, at the rambling Wazemmes market , about 400 vendors offer produce, fish, plants, fabrics, textiles and leather goods. Head out to Parc du Héron , east of the city, to see the LaM museum (€7), with works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani and Joan Miró. Lille is better known for beer than for wine, and the Brasserie Gobrecht offers brewery tours every Saturday (reservations recommended).

Where to stay: Hotel de la Paix (€354 per night); Hotel Carlton (€406).

Soccer: July 24 to Aug. 2; tickets from €24.

Capital of a region best known for its wine, this small southwestern city sells local wine-walk maps at its tourist office. Stop by the Marché des Capucins , a local indoor market that also houses Bistro Poulette , a slightly chaotic and very delicious spot serving moules-frites, or mussels with fries. In the afternoon, check out the Bassins des Lumières (€15), the largest digital art center in the world, and the Cité du Vin (€21), which offers wine-tasting experiences. To wind down in a quiet wine bar, try Yarra , or for a cocktail, Symbiose . If you have time for side trips, spend a day in St.-Emilion, about 27 miles away, where you can sample great wines. Or check out the nearly 340-foot-high Dune du Pilat , the tallest sand dune in Europe — about 37 miles southwest of Bordeaux, near the beach town of Arcachon.

To stay: Les Chambres de Marie (€170); La Maison Galiène (€259); Yndo Hotel (€355); Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa (€419).

Soccer: July 24 to Aug. 8; tickets from €24.

The street signs in Nantes are in both Breton and French, reflecting the city’s historical ties to Brittany. Start at Talensac Market for picnic supplies, especially radishes, local cheeses and strawberries. Pick up local delicacies like Gâteau Nantais (almond poundcake) and Far Breton (flan with Armanac-soaked prunes). Take your picnic lunch to the courtyard of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne , a medieval castle and museum (courtyard is free; museum is €9). On the Île de Nantes, a former shipyard has been transformed into a wild mechanical theme park. The Machines de l’Île mixes Jules Verne’s stories with Leonardo da Vinci’s designs in the form of a ridable mechanical elephant and sea creatures (€9.50 for the elephant ride or gallery visit). The Mémorial de l’Abolition de l’Esclavage (free) covers Nantes’s history as the most active slave-trading port in 18th-century France. The artists behind the glass-and-concrete memorial, Krzysztof Wodiczko and Julian Bonder , aimed to create “a metaphorical and emotional reminder of the primarily historical, but also very current, struggle for the abolition of slavery.”

To stay: Hotel Voltaire Opéra (€103); Hotel de la Cité (€120).

Châteauroux

Shooting: July 27 to Aug. 5; tickets from €24.

The small city not far from the Loire Valley is named for Château Raoul , the 10th-century castle that’s now part of a local official’s private residence. The best view of the château is from the Gütersloh Bridge. Follow the “coulée verte” — or green corridor — along the banks of the Indre River, stopping by Parc de Belle-Isle , which has a lake for swimming, with kayaks and stand-up paddle boards to rent, as well as a beach, playgrounds and camping. The Franciscan Cordeliers Convent (free), which dates to the 13th century, today offers contemporary art exhibits and miles of gardens, and the Bertrand Museum (free), a former 18th-century townhouse, showcases diverse collections in each of its 26 rooms, including the plaster original of the Camille Claudel sculpture “Sakuntala.”

To stay: Au Lys Blanc (€138); Les Rives du Château (€210 for a two-bedroom apartment).

Lyon and St.-Étienne

Soccer: Lyon, July 24 to Aug. 9; tickets from €24. St.-Étienne, July 24 to 31; tickets from €24.

It will be easy to catch soccer matches in either Lyon or St.-Étienne, only an hour apart by train or car in east-central France. In Lyon, often called the gastronomic capital of France, visit the majestic Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica , then savor an ice cream at La Fabrique Givrée . Explore the city’s network of covered passageways, called traboules — originally for workers to transport textiles and later used during World War II by the French Resistance for clandestine meetings. Then climb up to the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse neighborhood, with its tiny streets, shops and views of Lyon below. On a clear day, you can even see Mont Blanc. The Lugdunum museum (€7) and the nearby Roman theater (€4) take visitors back to 43 B.C., when Lyon was known as Lugdunum, and La Maison des Canuts (€9.50), covers the city’s history as a capital of silk.

Between Lyon and St.-Étienne, Pilat Regional Natural Park offers more than 900 miles of rocky terrain for hiking and biking, culminating at the summit of 4,700-foot Crêt de la Perdrix , with views of the Alps and Massif Central range.

St.-Étienne, about 40 miles southwest of Lyon, is transforming its historical industrial identity into one of design and innovation. At the heart is the Cité du Design (€4.50), the former site of a weapons factory, which has served as a center for art and research since 2010. The complex, now a key economic force in the city, is open to the public year-round and hosts art and design exhibitions.

To stay in Lyon: Fourvière Hotel (€189); Hôtel du Théâtre (€323).

To stay in St.-Étienne: Le Parc 42 (€113); Le Golf Sauna (€269).

Sailing (including windsurfing, kitesurfing and more): July 28 to Aug. 8; tickets from €24.

Soccer: July 24 to Aug. 6; tickets from €24.

This Mediterranean port city mixes urban grit and natural beauty. Start by visiting Le Panier, the village-like oldest part of the city. Try navettes , a traditional orange flower biscuit, and sample some sardines or panisses , traditional chickpea fries, on a sunny terrace. Detour through the touristy but pleasant Old Port on the way to Mucem (€11), the first major museum dedicated to Mediterranean civilization and cultures. Have a pick-me-up at Deep Coffee Roasters , a specialty roaster tucked away between touristy shops. At sunset, climb up to Cours Julien , a hip neighborhood with beautiful views for your apéro. Don’t miss the Cité Radieuse , a UNESCO-listed apartment complex that shows off the architect Le Corbusier’s Modernist mastery (you can stay at the hotel in it). And just southeast of the city, the Calanques , a series of small, narrow coves , offer miles of oceanside trails and rocky scrambles along turquoise water.

To stay: Hotel Le Corbusier (€229); Maison Juste (€300).

Soccer: July 24 to 31; tickets from €24.

Summer is peak season in Nice, the queen city of the French Riviera, where the mountains meet the Mediterranean. Run, bike or in-line skate along the Promenade des Anglais , a four-mile seaside path. Then climb up to the Colline du Château , a rocky hill east of the promenade with views of Nice and even as far as the Alps. For a longer walk, follow the trails from Coco Beach to the Cap de Nice along the coves. Then head to Cours Saleya , a pedestrian section of the Old Town, with flower stands, antiques and local food like the socca , a chickpea pancake. The Musée de Préhistoire Terra Amata (€5), constructed on top of an excavation site, reveals what Nice was like up to 400,000 years ago. Or just enjoy one of Nice’s pebbled beaches in a lounge chair.

To stay: Hôtel Rossetti (€186); Yelo Mozart (€238).

Teahupo’o, Tahiti

Surfing: July 27 to 31 ( events could shift through Aug. 4, depending on surf conditions); fan zones free.

For surfing’s second Olympics since its debut in Tokyo, the competition takes place far from mainland France in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia. Since the wave is offshore, there will be two ticket-free fan zones — Taharu’u Beach and Paofai Gardens — to watch the events on large screens. A third fan zone at PK0 beach in Teahupo’o will have free tickets but limited access. Tahiti offers white sands and turquoise lagoons in addition to near-perfect waves. For snorkeling, try the lagoon near Maui Beach , five miles from Teahupo’o. For black volcanic sands, head to Taharu’u Beach, about 20 miles northwest of Teahupo’o. About 45 miles from Teahupo’o, Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, with a population of about 26,000, offers a variety of local delicacies like poisson cru: raw fish with lime juice and coconut milk, served with rice. Sample local fare, including steak frites and skewered veal heart, from food trucks, called roulettes, at Place Vai’ete, on the waterfront, near the Papeete Market.

To stay: Kia Ora Lodge (€265, seven miles from Teahupo’o); Punatea Village (€73, six miles from Teahupo’o).

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