Summer and winter alike, Paris's swimming pools welcome swimmers of all kinds. Indoor or outdoor, heated or unheated, with water sports courses or entertainment for young and old, there's sure to be a Parisian pool to suit your every whim.
Some of the capital's pools are downright unusual, floating on the Seine, perched on a rooftop, listed as historic monuments, reserved for naturists at certain times, or offering cinema screenings from the pool... There's no doubt about it: the choice of Parisian pools is wide and varied.
You're in for a stunning summer in Paris' most unusual pools, listed below!
The most unusual swimming pools in Paris :
Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris
The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement.
From July 4 to August 30, 2026, swimming reopens its doors to all budding swimmers at the Villette pools. Expect entertainment, sports activities, a nautical base and a splash pool: the lineup promises to be busy. [Read more]
The Roger le Gall swimming pool
Just a stone's throw from Porte de Vincennes, the Roger le Gall swimming pool opens its 50m Olympic-size pool, covered by a removable opening roof for sunny days. It's also the only pool in Paris to host a naturist club at certain times of the week! [Read more]
The Joséphine Baker swimming pool
Located on the banks of the Seine, at the foot of the François Mitterrand Library, the Joséphine Baker floating pool offers you the chance to swim in the open air! Take advantage of the fitness area or relax on one of the two solariums, before taking a dip! [Read more]
Seven Up, the rooftop with swimming pool and barbecue in Paris unveils a Circus spirit this summer!
The Seven Up is a fabulous rooftop with a swimming pool expecting you outside Paris, in Boulogne-Billancourt. From May 18 to late September, you are expected on Wednesdays to enjoy the Circus Wednesdays, nights themed on circus with fakir, sword swallower, fire breather, magic tricks and more uncommon performances to the sound of DJ sets! [Read more]
A Roman-style swimming pool with movies in the heart of Paris
Looking for a very relaxing and uncommon getaway? Here is a deal likely to please you: a Parisian hotel provides you with an original stay offer including a hammam session and a private Roman bath with short movie screening sessions, a night on site and Prosecco to toast! [Read more]
The Molitor pool
This is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful pools in Paris. But access to the Molitor pool comes at a price that may scare some off - from €280 on weekdays and €290 at weekends. A timeless moment guaranteed for those who want to take the plunge. [Read more]
L'Arche Javel, Rosa Bonheur's "guinguette" pool arrives
Get ready to swim, dance and chill on the Seine, on the Port de Javel side. The "L'Arche" aquatic complex project, an extension of the Parc André Citroën, is due to open this spring. With a floating pool, balneotherapy, guinguette and dance hall spread over 4,500 square meters by the Rosa Bonheur team, this is one spot you're going to love this summer in the 15th arrondissement. [Read more]
Enjoy your swim!
