The best swimming pools 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.

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.

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.

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!

Le Nautil is the perfect place to relax and unwind, alone or with the family. The aquatic area has a 25 m pool with slide. Wave pool every 50 minutes. Other facilities include a fitness area with weights room, fitness classes, aquagym, squash, hammam, sauna and even a whirlpool bath. And for thrill-seekers, head for the climbing wall, one of the highest in France (18 m!). The aquatic area is sure to delight even the youngest visitors!

It is one of the newest pools in Paris, and was named after the 1931 European freestyle swimming champion, Yvonne Godard. And, in addition to a clear and airy architecture that lets the light in, the place does not lack assets and innovations. Thus, the place has two 25-meter pools, one of which has a removable bottom to modulate the depth on 3 water lines. If one is dedicated to swimming, the second is dedicated to learning. Finally, note that the pool has an outdoor solarium.

Built in 1925, the facility is based on a hot spring discovered in 1866 and still in use today. After the creation of a shower bath in 1908, the swimming pool opened its doors in 1924. Today, it attracts a clientele of regulars who enjoy swimming in warm water at 28°C, as much as the 1930s style of the facility. The outdoor pool and solarium are a major attraction in the early summer months. The red brick facade and the imposing vaulted ceiling of the indoor pool are well worth a look. The Butte aux Cailles swimming pool is one of several in Paris listed as Historic Monuments, like the Amiraux in the ^18th arrondissement. Swimming lessons, gym-fitness, aquagym and aqua-jogging are all on offer. A few years ago, the Butte-aux-Cailles swimming pool underwent a major renovation: the pool was refurbished, the water was treated in an environmentally-friendly way, the air was better treated, the pool was given a new public area, the heritage was enhanced, the pool was brought up to technical standards, and safety and accessibility were improved. All of which will restore a lustre that many had never known before. After all, to come here is not just to swim and work out, but also to discover the capital's unique heritage. Be warned: crowds can be heavy, especially at weekends.

This swimming pool on rue Mathis offers a 25 m x 12.5 m pool for swimmers, and another 6 m x 12.5 m for children and recreational activities. Open early in the morning, you can start your laps at 7 am. Aquagym classes are given every day by a team of motivated and friendly lifeguards. It is possible to take your swimming certificate at a low price. If the infrastructures are classic, it remains a very pleasant and little frequented pool. Very typical Art Deco, it is worth a visit.

Amateurs of relaxation, swimming, care and relaxation, the Dome of Vincennes is the ideal place. Modern, it is a vast aquatic centre with thousands of square metres which consists of three spaces: the swimming pool, with a sports pool, a learning basin and a paddling pool, the wellness area with sauna, steam bath and whirlpool, as well as the cardio-training space. If preferential rates are applied for residents, everyone can go here. Attention is due to high attendance and, if you can, to promote.

This recently renovated swimming pool (reopened at the end of January 2019) has two long pools of 25 m and 12.50 m respectively. The average water temperature is 28.5°C. The place is clean, spacious and bathed in light thanks to large bays. Lines in the large pool can be reserved for experienced swimmers, including one for those with fins. The children will be delighted in the small pool, with its large slide, fries and boards. By raising your nose a little between two fathoms, you can see through the glass roof the top of the bell tower of Saint-Odile church. Those who dream of tranquility will have to go their way: for its quality, this pool is very popular.

This swimming pool may not have the charm of Parisian film Frames, wrought iron balconies and enamelled tiles. He does not stop. Cleverly located in the basement of the Commercial shopping centre, it has the advantage of being located in the heart of Paris, just steps from Luxembourg and Saint-Germain des Prés. The 25 metre basin is visible from the entrance gate, which allows estimates of the number of swimmers: more than reasonable in general, which does nothing. The water is very clean, quiet acoustics and peaceful pastel tones. The Bubbler area also offers a small, pleasant pool for children. The sports centre that houses the swimming pool also has a gym, so it is very easy to bite a head after a little basketball. Finally, in addition to swimming courses, the aquatic space provides gym courses.

The 500 m² Nymphéa aquatic and wellness center features an 8-seat sauna and a 10-seat hammam. But most of the activities are concentrated in the aquatic area, which features a 25 m sports pool (4 lanes), a leisure pool (relaxation guaranteed with hydromassage jets, a river and a water umbrella), a paddling pool, a slide and a whirlpool. A variety of activities are also on offer: aquafitness, aquaslim, aquatonic... In summer, you can enjoy the solarium.