Looking for an open-air pool in the Paris region? Whether you're a keen sports swimmer or a leisure swimmer, there are plenty of sunny spots in Paris and the Paris region where you can take a dip in the sun. The capital and its region are overflowing with superb swimming spots for all levels and all publics.
For families, there are pools equipped with waterslides for the enjoyment of young and old alike, while the more sporty can challenge themselves in the Olympic-sized pools that await us in the four corners of the region, including the capital! And between two swimming sessions in these outdoor pools, you can relax in the sun in one of the solarium areas to perfect your tan.
Here are a few ideas for good spots with outdoor pools or removable roofs to soak up the sun during your swims. It's enough to make Paris look like a seaside resort! Please note, however, that some of these pools are only open for part of the year, so please contact the locations directly to ensure that the outdoor pools are accessible during your visit.
Center Aquatique de Neuilly-sur-Seine (92) For residents only
Neuilly-sur-Seine has a superb swimming pool (an aquatic center) with three pools: a 25m sports pool with 7 lanes, an indoor leisure pool, an outdoor leisure pool and a training pool. In summer, the lawns are accessible during pool opening hours. The Pool Bar is permanently closed.
Location: 27-31 boulevard Inkermann 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
Rates: €5.3 for residents, €4.3 for reduced-rate residents, €6.40 for non-residents, €5.7 for night-time access from 7pm on weekdays (season ticket and book of 10 entries possible)
Telephone: 01 55 62 62 70
The Palais des Sports swimming pool in Puteaux (92)
The Piscine du Palais des Sports de Puteaux is a great summer spot. Hidden away on the Ile de Puteaux, behind the Jardin d'Acclimatation, this complex offers several indoor pools, a magnificent outdoor pool heated to 28°C in winter, a whirlpool with massaging jets and an outdoor river.
In summer, visitors can enjoy 2800m² of outdoor deckchairs, and there's even a bar next to the outdoor deck, where they can eat salads, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Please note that the pool is reserved for Puteaux residents from 25°C upwards - enough to chill non-inhabitants on the spot and freeze the atmosphere!
Location: Allée Georges Hassoux, ile de Puteaux
Opening hours: 10am - 9pm weekdays. Saturday 2pm-7pm. Sunday 9am to 6:30pm.
Rates: €6 for residents, €4 for children of residents, €11.50 for non-residents, €5 for night-time use from 7pm on weekdays (season ticket and book of 10 tickets available)
Telephone: 01 46 25 03 70
Nogent-sur-Marne Aquatic Center (94)
Come and discover the Centre Aquatique de Nogent-sur-Marne this summer. In addition to an Olympic-size outdoor pool (50x20m), the Centre Aquatique boasts a 1.20-meter-deep children's pool (at 29°C), a diving pit, and platforms 5, 8 and 10 meters high! Then you're back in a dedicated 6-meter-deep pool, heated to 26°C. And on the sides, 2500m² of outdoor decking are at your disposal for relaxing and sunbathing!
Location: 8 rue du port, 94130 Nogent-sur-Marne
Rates: €5for residents, €3 for children of residents, €7.5 for non-residents (book of 12 tickets available)
Opening hours: Closed Mondays. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on Wednesdays).
Telephone: 01.48.71.37.92
Melun Olympic swimming pool (77)
The Melun municipal swimming pool has a number of pools, including an Olympic pool (50x20m) and a 40m² paddling pool for the little ones. Next to the pools, there's a large lawn for everyone to relax on, and areas for badminton, volleyball and soccer! Pools close 15 m early. Only the outdoor pool is open to the public.
Location: 50, Quai Maréchal Joffre, 77000 Melun
Prices: €4for residents, €3 for children of residents, €5.5 for non-residents (book of 10 tickets available)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11:45am - 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 1:30pm, and 2pm to 7:30pm.
Telephone: 01.64.37.33.05
Orsay swimming pool ( 91)
Orsay's nautical stadium is a great place to enjoy a large 50m x 20m heated outdoor Olympic pool and outdoor beaches. Orsay also has a 25m x 12.5m indoor pool for laps in the shade, and a 15m x 12.5m indoor leisure pool for games and relaxation, ideal for the little ones! Allow 5 to 15 minutes for pool evacuation.
Location: 29 Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, 91400 Orsay
Opening hours: 10am - 7.45pm weekdays, 9am - 6.45pm weekends
Prices: €6, €2.8 for under-18s, RSA and disabled (book of 10 tickets available)
Telephone: 01.64.37.33.05
As the weather is not always fine, please contact the pool of your choice before travelling to make sure that the solarium and open-air pool are accessible. Some pools may also be closed at certain times of the year, so make sure they're open before you travel.
