The best swimming pools Charente-Maritime

This aquatic center is the ideal place for all those who love water activities! In winter, take advantage of the sports pool for lap after lap, or the wellness area (sauna, hammam and multi-sensory shower) for a moment of well-being. The whole family is welcome, as the center offers a wide range of activities for all ages! In summer, there's a water playground, outdoor pools with slides and a park.

Want to enjoy the pleasures of swimming? Head for this aquatic center located near the leisure center and downtown. Open year-round, this sports and leisure facility has been welcoming visitors for over 20 years. It comprises several areas, including a 25 m swimming pool for those who want to swim one lap after another, a slide for thrill-seekers, a fitness area and an outdoor area.

It's one of the three basins in the La Rochelle area. At the time of writing, Palmilud is undergoing a complete overhaul before opening in summer 2024. The project is ambitious: reduced energy consumption, redevelopment of the outdoor park, new water features in the paddling pool. There's no doubt that the work will enable everyone to enjoy the facility to the full: swimmers will be able to do lap after lap, and children will be able to take advantage of a playful environment.

The municipal swimming pool has been a symbol of the town since it opened 40 years ago. It welcomes all types of public, from schoolchildren to sports clubs, in its single 25-meter pool. It offers them all year long facilities adapted to leisure swimming, sports and aquatic activities. There are slots dedicated to swimming lessons, advanced courses, aquagym sessions, all supervised by the team of lifeguards. It also accompanies baby swimmers, divers, seniors and disabled people in their practices.

The André Couraud intercommunity pool is a municipal swimming pool located in Surgères, Charente-Maritime. The pool offers activities such as synchronized swimming. It has a swimming pool and diving boards, including a 1-meter flexible springboard and a 5-meter platform. A lawn solarium is also available for relaxation. The facility is well maintained and staff are friendly. However, it should be noted that a 3-meter springboard is missing for a complete diving facility.