The best swimming pools Route de la soie

A beautiful and large swimming pool in the heart of the university district. 

The Grand Nile Tower's swimming pool overlooks the Nile. It's one of the highlights of this establishment. There's plenty of room to splash about in the shade of the parasols that line this Instagrammable pool. You'll feel privileged in this extraordinary setting, especially when temperatures soar. You can also indulge in a session of gymnastics with a breathtaking view, on the fifth floor of the hotel tower. There's also a spa and massage area.

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!

Pool at the Marriott Hotel, a palace. The central wing was built as a Gezirah Palace for the Khedive Isma'il Pacha in 1869. It was converted into a luxury hotel in 1894. A second wing was added later, in 1983. The swimming pool is in the middle of the garden. It is too small and too shallow for diving. It is therefore not the ideal place to swim either. Use of the Jacuzzi and gym is extra, as well as the sauna and steam room. Deckchairs surround the pool.

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.

Located in the grounds of the luxurious Vahakni residential complex, designed on the northwestern outskirts of Yerevan by a wealthy diaspora businessman to offer, among other things, a golden retreat against the backdrop of Ararat to senior diaspora citizens, rather than local retirees, this vast open-air pool is equipped with all the comforts, cabins, bar, etc. But before you make the 12 km drive to the center of Yerevan, check if you can go there only for the day. If so, you can try a few balls on the nearby golf course!

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.

This is the largest pool in Venice, just north of Cannareggio, a few steps from the Sant'Alvise vaporetto stop. Well-known to Venetian sports enthusiasts, the pool is also open to tourists who'd like to take a dip between two museum visits. You can choose between free swimming or swimming lessons (for adults and children). And if you're planning a longer stay in Venice, this complex also offers freediving, aquafitness, Pilates, yoga and krav-maga classes.