The Fosse de l'Horreur is inviting little swimmers to the Georges Hermant Pool, tucked in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, just a few blocks from Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. For an afternoon, the municipality’s diving pool will don eerie decor to host a Halloween aquatic parcours for kids, featuring games, challenges and treats at the finish.
The idea promises plenty of fun. Here, the setup isn’t built in a basement or under a tent, but over the water. Georges Hermant’s diving basin measures 12 by 12 meters and sinks to almost 3.90 meters deep, with 1.5 m, 3 m and 5 m diving boards. A pool long reserved for sports clubs and divers, which the facility is now opening up more broadly to the public.
The afternoon revolves around four events, announced by the Georges Hermant swimming pool and picked up by the City of Paris:
Three afternoon slots are available to choose from: 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Reservations are made directly at the pool reception, and places are limited for each slot. Expect €7 for access to the dive pool, in addition to the pool’s standard entry fee. The event is advertised as accessible for people with reduced mobility as well as those who are hearing or visually impaired.
The pool is located on rue David d'Angers, in the Manin-Jaurès neighborhood, just a stone's throw from Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and Place des Fêtes. It’s one of the few open-air pools in Paris, featuring a large retractable canopy and a 50-meter Olympic pool. Opened in 1972, the facility is managed by Récréa on behalf of the City of Paris. Hours and access conditions are detailed on the pool’s official site, and it’s worth checking before you go, as the pool layout changes with different time slots.
This event is clearly aimed at kids who love water and want a Halloween that's a little different from the traditional door-to-door candy hunt. For families in the 19th arrondissement and the neighboring districts, the setup is a welcome way to fill a midweek vacation day without leaving the neighborhood, with a real setting and some physical activity on the agenda.
A quick heads-up: this is a plunge pit with a depth that towers over a child’s height. Fans of the ride should be comfortable in the water and able to swim before giving it a go. The Paris pool dress code also applies, including the ban on swim shorts. And since spots sell out quickly for this kind of attraction, it’s wise to check in at the reception in advance.
If you’re looking to round out your holiday plans, we also recommend our guide to Halloween 2026 family outings in Paris and Île-de-France, as well as our pick of amusement parks and zoos that go all out for Halloween 2026. Two solid options to extend the Halloween season.
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