The best swimming pools Normandy

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!

It's so nice to be able to swim in the open air, summer and winter, in this beautiful and almost brand new Olympic pool! The same goes for the diving pit. For those who are not so keen, the 25-meter indoor pool with its eight lanes and the activity hall with educational pools are ideal for both athletes and swimmers. There is a choice of aquagym, swimming with flippers, baby swimming and lessons against aquaphobia. Solarium and bubble bath are also available!

Bright and dapper - it was completely renovated 4 years ago - the Chemin Vert municipal swimming pool is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Schoolchildren come here on weekdays, but there are a few slots for the public, early in the morning, usually at lunchtime and in the late afternoon. Private and group swimming lessons for children and adults are organised, as well as a wide range of activities: baby swimming, aquagym, prenatal swimming, aquajogging, aquaphobia courses, swimming with flippers, aquabike... At weekends, it's the place to be for families in a very friendly atmosphere.

A must-see along the Saline, this facility with its resolutely contemporary exterior design faces directly out to sea. The reception offers a gentle immersion in the marine world, while the decor and, above all, the immense glass roof with its sea view set the tone. Sports pool, leisure pool with waterfall, play lagoon for the little ones with slide and equipment, outdoor river, pentagliss: the center offers a real panoply of entertainment.

In all, three zones make up the site: an aquatic centre with a Zen pool, a learning pool, a whirlpool, mineral beaches and an outdoor sports pool; a fitness area with a cardio-training room and group classes (bodypump, aquafitness, aquabiking, pilates, stretching); and a spa (hammam, sauna, hydro-massage showers, outdoor solarium, cabin treatments). While adults enjoy a swim or a thalassotherapy treatment, younger guests can take to the river against the current or go down the slide.

The Chantereyne aquatic centre offers, in addition to its elevated pool which allows you to get close to the masts of the boats in the neighbouring marina, a relaxation area (whirlpool bath, hammam, sauna) for luxurious relaxation at a low cost. In summer, the large solarium, sheltered from the wind, will be a pleasant end to your break, whether for sport or for well-being. In the morning, the view of the sunrise over the port is sublime. A few dozen meters from the town hall, the aquatic center also has many free parking spaces.

The Saint-Lô Agglo aquatic centre awaits you in a green setting in the prefecture: with your family or friends, you can enjoy various leisure activities, relaxation and swimming in a unique environment. Young and old alike, there are many activities on offer: water garden, baby swimmers, learning, aquaphobia, prenatal gym, etc. Finally, let yourself be tempted and book your place in the Fitness Area with sauna, hammam...

The most central of the havraises pools, located opposite the train station. It's also the largest with a small children's pool, and a large 25 m pool for swimmers, which can also use the 5 m and 10 m plunge. Water garden on Saturday morning for children between the ages of 3 and 6.

Open since 2012, Aquanacre remains an architectural, ecological and innovative success. In terms of equipment, this 4,000 m² complex is very complete. The aquatic area delights the youngest with its paddling pool, its play pool (with geysers and swimming against the current!), its huge four-lane slide and its new 70-metre tubular slide. For experienced swimmers, the sports pool awaits you. Then, the outdoor pool, heated to 30°C all year round (in Normandy, it's better!), makes its little effect.

During the hot summer months, which are not uncommon in the south of France, the Mortain swimming pool is very popular. From June to August, you can enjoy its open-air pool and paddling pool, as well as a pleasant garden with a children's play area overlooking the Cance valley. Swimming and aquagym classes are offered regularly, and prices are very attractive - not to say very low. A place that children, as you can imagine, love.

This aquatic centre will satisfy all swimmers: from the 6-month-old floaty, thanks to the session designed for the little ones, to the older ones who will be able to choose learning, improvement, aqua training or aqua gym courses. It is also a play area with a slide, a relaxation area with a nice Zen area: bubbling bath, sauna, and hammam. The centre also has a beauty care area. The schedules are wide, and the prices low.

We still love this aquatic center, which has been awarded the "tourisme et handicap" label and is nestled in a green setting. Of course, it's got everything you need to splash around in good spirits: a sports pool, a fun pool, a paddling pool, a whirlpool, a sauna and a steam room. The outdoor area features two inflatables and a green beach with deckchairs and parasols free of charge. Some come to Aqua-Sud for lessons, others for birthday parties, and still others for ice cream and seasonal entertainment.

An aquatic center that has everything to satisfy the desires of swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of simple leisure. It welcomes young and old alike in a 312.5 m² sports pool equipped with 5 swimming lanes for those who like to swim long distances, a leisure pool for swimming lessons and relaxation with massaging jets on all sides as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. To complete the visit, a wellness area is available.

The open-air pool is heated every summer and offers residents and visitors a sixties-style swimming pool, equipped with two 50-meter swimming lanes and three 25-meter swimming lanes, and a children's pool. For those who love depths, the big bath has a diving board and a water depth increasing from 0.80 m to 3.90 m! Numerous activities are scheduled throughout the summer, including swimming lessons, aquagym sessions, aquaphobia support and diving baptisms. Solarium and sunbathing.

This large complex offers several areas dedicated to well-being and the pleasures of water. A children's pool, a 50 m outdoor pool, a sports pool and a training pool. This is where you can enjoy aquabiking, aquafitness or aquafusion classes taught by professionals. In the relaxation area, you'll find the sauna, solarium and tepidarium, that warm room between the sauna and the ice room, just like in Roman times!

Gym and swimming courses.

A swimming pool that breathes the outdoors with its large windows open in summer. Two pools for swimmers and dabbling. Health course of 45 min. Water garden Saturday morning for children aged 3 to 6.

A small swimming pool with a cute little bassinet and a nice little garden in the summer. Prenatal and post-natal activity is proposed to mothers under the gentle name of Mother.

A large swimming pool with two basins where you can have fun on the water slides. Swimming courses are offered to children at prices that are surfing the pas of the cheap.

Here again, a very forthcoming opening (for February). The Montivillons have an appointment in the Belle-Etoile area to pamper themselves in a multipurpose pool with water cannons, paddling pool, geysers and a 25 m pool.