The best swimming pools France

In the heart of a 9.5-hectare wooded estate, this water park dominates the Airotel l'Océan campsite, with 5,000 m² of fun activities. The covered, heated area features a tropical ambience: wave lagoon, counter-current river, massaging jets. Outside: a wild river, waterfalls and pentaglides for adventurers, bubble baths and a swimming pool. For a little more peace and quiet, a spa offers four relaxation areas. As for the little ones, playgrounds and paddling pools welcome them indoors and out.

There is a swimming pool located at the end of the complex de la Laune, next to the football fields and the campsite. As soon as the showers are over, there are two heated pools: one covered and one outside. The outdoor pool is only open in summer. Many grassy and well-shaded areas, ideal for relaxing, await the swimmers. It is possible to eat on the spot with a wide choice of drinks and delicacies. Nearby, there is a track for cross-country runners.

The O Form is a 4 000 m ² space with indoor and outdoor pools with mineral and vegetable beaches, a spa area with spa, sauna and steam bath and fitness area. In summer, a good alternative to the region's lakes and rivers and to winter biking activities, as well as an additional source of relaxation. A form that offers a superb view of nature and the surrounding mountains.

The solarium of this pool is quite limited, being confined to the area around the pools. But we particularly appreciate the vast sliding roof, which bathes the space in light, turning it into an open-air pool in fine weather. No greenery here, but don't worry! Surrounded by the towers of the ^15th arrondissement, against a backdrop of blue skies, the setting is original. The youthful, friendly atmosphere also attracts sports enthusiasts. The large pool is Olympic-sized: 50 metres long, by 15 metres. A second 15-meter pool is available for younger children.

Part of the Pontoise sports complex, the 33 m x 15 m pool is an institution and a meeting place for local students and dynamic executives. The site is famous for having been the setting for part of the shooting of Kieslowski's famous film Bleu. In addition to its historical aspect, we love the retro charm of this pool, with its glass roof and beautiful architecture, as well as its 160 cabins overlooking the pool: more than just a sporting moment, we come here to discover a piece of heritage.

Built in 1933 and listed as a Historic Monument, this 33 x 15 m sports pool is accompanied by a paddling pool, a massage bath and a wave ball up to two metres deep. In addition, apart from the swimming pool, the Pailleron Sports Area includes a fitness area, an 800 m2 skating rink and a cafeteria: it is a polyvalent place. One hundred and eighty-six old high-gallery cabins surround the basin, which is equipped with good light thanks to the windows and other glass windows. This pool which has an ancient and Art Deco style reminds of the past! Children will have fun under water jets or on the slide. A solarium can accommodate twenty people on sunny days, ideal for relaxing after an aqua-gym or baby swimmer session. The best asset: sauna, steam room, bubbling bath and vegetation. You will enjoy the nightlife during the week and the multitude of activities offered in this center. In addition, the dining area allows the organisation of a full day with children or friends and then to go back... with the desire to come back!

Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris in the Cour des Lions sports complex, it has a 25m pool. Equipped with 6 swimming lanes, it is the kingdom of the length eaters, who can come there to work their endurance. The youngest will not be left out since a progressive slope allows them to get their feet wet and swim safely in this large pool. All year round, individual and group swimming lessons are offered, as well as support for pregnant women, swimming with flippers and aquagym sessions.

D's municipal swimming pool of Ornon offers an Olympic basin of 8 swimming lanes 50 metres long. Slow, medium, fast or palmes swimmers spread according to areas. A basin is also available for children. This is the first to be rebuilt with a High Environmental Quality approach. The staff were friendly and helpful. A choice among the many activities throughout the year: gym, baby swimmers and aquatic awakening, swimming school. D's Olympic swimming pool offers you a sports, leisure, family relaxation, ideal for all seasons. Diving, synchronized swimming. After these moments of effort, a sauna will provide you with the necessary comfort. In the summer, the large windows open to give access to the lawn on which it is good to take the sun. D-d'Ornon's Olympic swimming pool (only approved in the department) gives you a sports, leisure or family relaxation appointment, ideal in all seasons.

At the back of Dassault Park, this aquatic centre has been a real success since it opened in 2008. The diversity of activities avoids the concentration of bathers and allows everyone to find what they are looking for. The play area is undoubtedly the most successful with a 120 m outdoor river, a very large animation pool, two slides, a play lagoon very popular with children (directional water jet, playful locks, water mushroom, bubble plate) ... For the sportsmen, the most is the three-metre diving board and the ten-metre diving pit. Originality, you can rent an aquabike without integrating a course. Finally, on the relaxation side, you will appreciate in particular the 31°C balneotherapy pool, the two saunas, the hammam, the cold water well and the hot slab. There is a pleasant outdoor area to enjoy the soothing surroundings of the park from deckchairs and under the shade of parasols. The work undertaken in 2018 is very much appreciated, with the renovation of the tiled floor of the changing rooms, showers and sanitary facilities, as well as the renovation of the public-side disrobing area, and the renewal of the undressing booths. This beautiful facility is next to the new ice rink and a large park with games and animals.

With family, friends or solo, this water center meets each of your expectations thanks to its three spaces. The first, rather sporty, consists of two basins and a diving and diving pit; the second, rather playful, includes a pool, a slide of 80 meters, a pool with boiling bath and a balneo area with whirlpool, steam bath and sauna. Finally, enjoy the beautiful days to enjoy outdoor, wave basin, flowing river and pentagsmooth to six tracks. This is why you will be able to enjoy a good refreshing wave during big bats as well as hours of fun. For the most serious, courses are offered to you: adult aquagym, prenatal aquagym, relaxation and swimming classes, children and adults. Come on, all in the water!

The Aquarena will change your vision of the pool! In addition to the three original pools, two children's paddling pools and a relaxation area with a view of the Scarpe river allow the whole family to enjoy the pool. The slide and counter-current swimming are always there, as are the six lines of water reserved for swimmers. The balneo area housed in its water bubble has been named La Perle. Not forgetting the aquafitness and aquabiking classes, the Zen evenings with massages, yoga and cocktails, and the baby swimming sessions...

The Carrousel swimming pool has a new look for all to enjoy. Every day of the week and all year round, this gigantic space welcomes families, individuals, day-trippers and experienced sportsmen and women. The pool, which dates back to 1952, was in dire need of renovation, both in terms of layout and eco-responsibility. The new concept has therefore been rethought and adapted to comply with the latest standards in terms of eco-performance and optimum functionality. A fully green roof, rainwater harvesting, bioclimatic equipment orientation, wastewater heat recovery and ozone water treatment. Easily accessible via the urban transport network and perfectly adapted for people with reduced mobility, it excludes no one. As for the pools, there's something for everyone! A 25 m pool for swimmers, a 220 m² educational pool with water jets for the whole family and a lagoon for the little ones. The complex includes a wellness area on the first floor, with a heated pool open all year round for a "Nordic bath" effect. Outside, open in fine weather to 500 m² of shaded green space, guests can spread out their towels and enjoy access to the restaurant area. The more adventurous can try their hand on one of the four lanes of the pentagliss, while others can take advantage of the 50 m² pool, the many water games or play beach volleyball. The Carrousel swimming pool is a place to relax, keep fit and get away from it all.

Les Bains des Docks, just a stone's throw from the city centre, boasts resolutely contemporary architecture and recently renovated spaces. They were designed by architect Jean Nouvel, inspired by Roman thermal baths. The white and coloured volumes, together with the water in the pools, form a whole that has been hailed by the public as one of the most beautiful pools in France. A 50 m outdoor pool, several play pools for children, wellness and relaxation areas, fitness rooms, steam rooms, saunas and an institute... In short, much more than just a swimming pool!

All ages should be happy to spend a few hours relaxing at the Aquarécréatif area Jacques Morize. The entertainment baby or birthday Cups animations, or the dry game park, will occupy the youngest while adults will benefit from the hours of gym, sauna or steam bath. Finally, teenagers and adults will appreciate the animated evenings offered by the aquatic park.

Ingréo is the third largest aquatic complex in France. Located in the heart of a magnificent rose garden, this facility is dedicated to sports, leisure and fitness for all. Open all year round, 7 days a week, Ingréo is equipped with a wide range of facilities: a space with six indoor and outdoor sports and leisure pools, a fitness and wellness centre and a beauty salon. Outdoor and indoor slides, and a 10-metre deep diving pit for an introduction to scuba diving, complete the offer.

The Aygueblue aquatic area includes a 25 m sports pool, an educational pool, a relaxation pool (bubbling mattresses, counter-current river, etc.), a leisure pool and a paddling pool. With more than 6,000 m² of planted beach, the outdoor area has plenty to offer. There are also several pools with jets, play facilities and balneo-relaxation areas. There's also a fitness area and a wellness area. Closed for renovation until June 2024.

The Aquaclub de Belle Dune is a major attraction for those who want to have a (very) good time in the water during their stay in Fort-Mahon. The work carried out last year was grandiose, with a complete overhaul of the structure, the creation of a 25-meter-long swimming pool and a wellness and fitness area, as well as the restructuring of the restaurant (soon to be opened), changing rooms, beaches and pools. A magnificent achievement for hours of pleasure in water heated to 29°C!

The swimming pool of Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur is a unique swimming place in the Dijon area. Its modern architecture and state-of-the-art equipment provide many pleasures, the highlight being its 25m outdoor pool. The pool has large grassy areas for sunbathing with a volleyball court. Numerous activities are proposed during the year, carnival evenings, zumba, games for children on or off the water..