Water sports and leisure activities Ile-De-France

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.

We never imagined we would be able to surf one day in the heart of the 15th arrondissement, but it is possible: Wave in Paris is an artificial wave 16 meters long and 10 meters wide, in a 1,000 m² center. On an inclined plane, the wave thus created allows children as well as adults to realize bodyboard and flowboard figures. Guaranteed sensations and additional activities, such as the adjoining squash rooms: nothing is missing here. The craze is already there, so think about booking before coming here!

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.

A small club, founded in 1963, on a human scale but with no shortage of ideas or resources. Here, all technical levels are prepared, from levels 1 to 4 for amateur diving to Fédéral 1 for management. The courses, run by around ten instructors (from beginners to Fédéral 2), bring together around fifty members and take place at two sites, the Dauvin pool (^18th) and the Mathis pool (^19th). Nicolas Berthet, the club's current president, is also a teacher. Numerous sea outings are scheduled throughout the year to perfect your pool skills or simply discover extraordinary spots. The club also organizes day trips to a lake in Belgium. Several times during the season (except January and February), over a weekend, we offer the opportunity to discover the Mediterranean, an excellent training ground for all levels. Finally, around June, a major week-long outing takes members to an exceptional site (the Red Sea, the Caribbean, etc.) for leisure dives focused purely on pleasure. Other activities include biology courses (raising awareness of underwater flora and fauna). Last year also saw the introduction of single-fin and rebreather diving sessions. Last but not least, the first dive is offered free of charge!

If you'd like to discover the joys of a wide range of water sports, the Base Nautique de La Villette is the place for you. Activities take place on the basin between Stalingrad and the Pont de Crimée. State-certified instructors introduce Parisians to a range of water sports. Rowers have a wide choice of boats at their disposal: oars, double canoes and individual kayaks. Cleverly, free introductory courses are offered on Saturday mornings.

Here is the reference of the sailing schools in France. With three bases in Brittany and two in the Mediterranean, this school can teach you all the techniques of sailing, whether you are novice or need to improve.

The Epte, a charming river that serves as a border between Île-de-France and Normandy, is from April to the end of October the place for canoeing. A delightful opportunity for a change of scenery and an immersion in nature. You can let yourself be carried along and meander to the rhythm of the water and unusual encounters, with moorhens and coypu in mind! Several routes are possible. We navigate independently, equipped with a map that allows us to make the right turns at the forks. In option, you can be accompanied by a guide of the Regional Natural reserve of French Vexin.

It is the largest of the four lakes of Vincennes - lakes Gravelle, Minimes and Saint-Summoned - and is fed, like others, by the Seine. The boat rides are tourist or romantic and always pleasant in nice weather. In the centre, the islands of Bercy and Reuilly.

The swimming pool of the 12th district includes a large 25 m pool for sportsmen (boards, flippers and plates) and a 15 m pool for families and fun, dedicated to aquagym classes and baby swimming sessions. School groups and individuals have access to introductory and advanced swimming lessons, and sports associations use the premises for diving or underwater field hockey. A facility designed for sports practice and social interaction in the water.

Moored opposite the François Mitterrand library, the Josephine Baker swimming pool, installed on a barge, is the only floating pool on the Seine. Inaugurated in 2006, it features a 25-meter pool. When the roof is open, 300 people can be accommodated on almost 600 m² of teak decking. From the deckchairs, the view over the Parc de Bercy and the right bank of the Seine is breathtaking. It's best to go in the morning, as the pool is packed in the afternoon and you'll often have to wait a while.

Inaugurated in 1895, with a surface area of 3 hectares, the beach of L'Isle-Adam is the largest river beach in France. Surrounded by huts, similar to those that can be seen on the Normandy coast, the place does not lack charm. While strolling on the "boards", one discovers a fine sandy beach that covers a third of the surface of the site, two swimming pools, including an Olympic one, water slides, beach-volleyball courts, tennis courts, miniature golf and ping-pong tables. Boat and other watercraft rentals are also available.

Apikopa offers three courses: wild, escape and adventure: 6 km of free descent (with one weir), 9 km of free descent (with two weirs), and 15 km with three weirs. Total immersion in a generous, unspoilt natural environment. Estimated durations for these walks range from 2h to 6h for the last route, with a significant margin for the return journey each time. Summer booking recommended.

Natural light and lush vegetation give this basin a tropical look. Located in the heart of the Halles, this pool offers an ideal training ground for those who wish to swim in the wake of the older ones. Be careful, however, the basin is shallow (1.80 m). On the other hand, it is one of the few basins in the capital with a length of 50 m. There is a lot of people, especially at lunchtime on weekdays. This swimming pool is one of the few in the city of Paris without slots reserved for schoolchildren. So you can enjoy it all day long.

Built on several floors in balconies in the 1930 s, the Blomet swimming pool is organised according to a common plan in Paris… and charming. If the rooms have been moved into a more convenient area, the cabins on the floors are reserved for visitors, with a superb view over the 50 x 12 m pool. This pool attracts the best swimmers. According to custom, swimmers are divided into the water lines according to their level, to prevent the aisles and the different swimmers from creating a traffic jam! It is possible to take swimming courses for beginners who will become, who knows, great champions. Many clubs get involved, attracted by the measurements of this basin, rare in Paris. However, this swimming pool is the victim of its success and has a very sustained attendance whatever day and time!

This pool is worth a visit! At the southern end of the Parc de Sceaux, and yet in the commune of Antony, the swimming pool of the Grenouillère, discovered, is open from mid-May to early September. There are no less than three pools at your disposal here: the first, Olympic, has dimensions (50 x 21 m) that will make it a good swimming area. The second, 21 x 15 m in size and no deeper than 1.30 m, is dedicated to learning. The last one, called the "diving pit", allows you to jump into almost 4 m of water, from three different diving boards: sensations guaranteed, and the children love it! A solarium completes the complex, which is very popular. A word of advice: the place is less saturated early in the morning. Finally, note that the Departmental Council, which has owned the premises since 2016, will launch a vast programme of major works in 2021, since it will involve nothing less than completely rebuilding this beautiful space. So we take advantage of it!