The best swimming pools Provence

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 center was built in 1968 and renovated for the comfort and welcome of individuals, schools and sportsmen of the Val de Durance. It is equipped with indoor and outdoor infrastructures. Within its walls, a multi-activity pool of 25 m with 6 swimming lanes and a paddling pool. Outside the walls, there is a vintage diving pit, a 25 m Nordic pool and a multi-sports field. All year round, swimming lessons are given for children and adults.

Being a member of the circle, the Rolls of Marseille clubs, is an unaffordable dream for many people in Marseille. An Olympic swimming pool, 2 other 25-metre pools, one of which is outside with seawater, a weight room, a sauna, a beach, a beach volleyball court and an exceptional panorama. Unfortunately, this dream has a price and is difficult for anyone to reach. Among the registered swimmers, the Cercle des nageurs marseillais has some great talents, champions. The CNM has one of the best water polo teams in Europe.

The swimming pool of Frais vallon, located in a slightly outlying district, has the advantage of being very close to the metro, major roads and being very bright, thanks to the many portholes that run through its large mushroom-shaped structure, but which we call a sunflower pool. It should be noted that the roof is openable. Standard in size, the result of the national program for the construction of industrial-type swimming pools, launched in the early 1980s, its pool is 25 metres long and 10 metres wide. A large panel opens in summer to allow even more light to pass through. Although aging, the pool is well maintained. Only the schedules are inconvenient.

Close proximity, the swimming pool Charpentier is often frequented by firefighters whose barracks are adjacent. This may be of additional interest to some… For boys, however, between the nageurs and the firemen, the competition question is likely to prove impossible. Unless you are a Camille Lacourt in power. But sérieux a little bit. To make the most of this swimming pool, don't forget to comply with the safety and hygiene rules!

A small municipal open-air pool, it opens its two pools in the summer for residents and vacationers. A first main pool that can accommodate a large audience, from children to experienced swimmers, and a paddling pool dedicated to the splashing of toddlers. A solarium borders the pools for lounging between two swims. All summer long, swimming lessons, introductory and advanced lessons, aquagym sessions. A great way to spend a summer under the sign of sport.

Oasis of coolness that this pool "La vie est belle"; here is the name of this emblematic pool - the Palmeraie - located on the island of Barthelasse in Avignon, with a view of the Bénézet bridge and the Palais des Papes. Of course, people come here to bathe and to lounge in season. Children and adults will enjoy strolling on the teak beaches, others will marvel at the fountains and slides. Sportsmen will brave the Olympic pool. For the hungry, there is a bakery and a pizzeria in the shade of the plane trees. Have a good vacation!

This lovely pool located just a few minutes walk from the Pointe-Rouge harbour is the only outdoor pool in town. Open only in the summer for this reason, it is an ideal setting to cool off and allow your children to have fun in complete safety. The pool is ideally located, very close to the sea, which does not spoil the pleasure of going there. The swimming pool has two pools. Accessory dispensers are in place for people who have forgotten a necessary accessory. Take your precautions, the sun is beating down.

The pool is part of the «René Magnac» complex belonging to the Marseilles City Hall, which delegates management to DSP (Public service delegation). The swimming pool has extensive opening hours, Saturday and Sunday including, and opens early in the morning! CSPS also organize courses in Gym and others (get information at the swimming pool). A swimming school is also open for children as well as a section swimming with palm trees and a safe and rescue section. Finally, those who wish will be able to pass the BNSSA to the René Magnac complex.

After a few dark years, it seems that the Marius Cabassud swimming pool has taken a new start, since a few years. From now on, shorts and pareos are no longer allowed. It is a summer swimming pool with a heated pool of 12.5 x 25 m, a small pool of 10 x 12.5 m and a paddling pool. The pools are surrounded by green areas, as well as picnic areas and a refreshment stand. Sports activities are organised free of charge every afternoon of the week for young people: table tennis, mini-football, volleyball...

It is an open-air pool with three pools and a large diving board to relax and refresh at the height of the summer heat.

This municipal swimming pool is located near the Longchamp district, just behind the famous Saint-Charles high school. It is one of the most accessible swimming pools from downtown. It is moderately frequented and it is very pleasant to go there. Various water activities are organized there: lessons, aquagym, baby swimmers... The supervising team is very nice. A 25m pool will allow you to do your laps in 5 lanes. Big plus not negligible, a solarium welcomes the swimmers for even more relaxation. If by any chance you have forgotten an accessory, a vending machine is at your disposal. The hours are convenient and the pool is open on Sundays.

Located in a district dedicated to sports, near the Pins d'Alep stadium, the swimming pool of the same name dedicates its infrastructure to the practice of swimming and aquatic leisure. It is equipped with a single covered pool of 25 m long, with swimming lanes to do its lengths, as well as games to have fun in the water. All year round and according to a dedicated schedule, the team of the place dispenses swimming lessons, sessions in water garden intended for the toddlers, as well as an accompaniment to the aquaphobia (fear of water).

The commercial port pool is composed of two basins: an Olympic, outside, is heated and its many lines of water allow each swimmer to find a corridor adapted to its rhythm of swimming, the other a 25 x 12,5 meters pool. The bathing cap is compulsory and only the bathing slip is allowed for bathing. Please note for fans that this swimming pool offers swimming courses, meetings for seniors and gym.

Two pools 50 m and 25 m in a good child atmosphere and from the end of June: outdoor slides, footbath and bungalow with sale of drinks, ice creams. The aquatic centre, with its indoor swimming pool and outdoor play area, allows the Bollénois to spend pleasant moments of relaxation in the sun, on the lawn. Their children can have fun on the slides and other water games at their disposal, all in a very holiday atmosphere, near the palm trees and other bamboos. This area is an undeniable tourist asset.