Where to swim this August 15, 2025: Swimming pools open in Paris and their opening hours this Assumption Friday holiday

How about a trip to the pool this Assumption Friday? If the weather's fine, it's a good time to start taking advantage of the open-air pools. If not, we'll opt for the indoor ones, to splash around and relax with the family this August 15, 2025. So where can you go swimming in the Paris region this holiday? We take stock!

Fancy a swim on Assumption Day, Friday August 15, 2025? Some of the capital's swimming pools are opening their doors at special times to allow you to swim on this public holiday. It's a restful day, the start of a three-day long weekend, and an opportunity to enjoy a moment of relaxation, including refreshing and relaxing activities.

In Paris, a number of pools are open to welcome you, children and adults alike, to swim a few laps or simply relax by the water, in the sun if the weather is fine, thanks to the summer open-air pools. Discover the options available for swimming in the capital, whether you're an assiduous swimmer or have a sudden urge to take to the water, find out where to dive in peace and quiet!

Swimming pools open and opening hours on August 15

1st arrondissement

Piscine Suzanne Berlioux, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Suzanne Berlioux pool in the heart of Les Halles
Nestled in the heart of the Forum des Halles, the Suzanne Berlioux swimming pool is particularly popular with Parisians, easily accessible thanks to its central location. [Read more]

5th district

Espace sportif Pontoise, 07h to 08h15 then 11h30 to 22h45

The Pontoise swimming pool, this Art Deco jewel in Paris has reopened: prices, activities and squash
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12th district

Piscine Roger Le Gall, 9am to 7pm

Piscine Roger Le Gall, a naturist swimming pool in Paris
The Piscine Roger Le Gall is a swimming spot located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris that offers swimmers an open-air pool on sunny days, a 100% indoor pool, a solarium and dedicated slots for naturist sessions! [Read more]

13th arrondissement

Piscine de la Butte aux cailles, 08am to 1pm then 2pm to 6pm

The Butte-aux-Cailles swimming pool, a historic site with year-round heated outdoor pool
The Butte-aux-Cailles swimming pool is a historic spot in Paris, nestled in the heart of a village-like neighborhood in the 13th arrondissement. It is one of the few swimming facilities to offer an outdoor Nordic pool heated to 28°C all year round. [Read more]
Piscine Joséphine-Baker, 7am to 9am - 10am to 1:30pm - 2pm to 5:30pm - 6pm to 9:30pm

The Josephine Baker pool in Paris: an open-air floating pool on the Seine
Fancy a swim? We'll take you to the Josephine Baker pool, a floating spot on the stage where you can enjoy an open-air pool! [Read more]

14th district

Piscine Thérèse et Jeanne Brulé, 8am to 8:30pm

15th district

Piscine Keller, 9am to 7pm

The Keller swimming pool in Paris, a good spot for sports swimming with its Olympic-size pool
The Keller swimming pool in Paris is a favorite with swimmers, and more specifically with sports swimmers! It's one of the few pools in Paris to offer an Olympic-size pool. As an added bonus, there's also a fun pool to discover on sunny days! [Read more]

17th district

Piscine Marjorie Gestring, 9am to midnight - to be confirmed

18th arrondissement

Piscine Bertrand Dauvin, from 10am to 8pm - to be confirmed

19th district

Piscine Edouard Pailleron, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Pailleron swimming pool in Paris: an art deco bathing venue listed as a historic monument
Would you like to swim in the heart of a historic site? The Espace Pailleron swimming pool in Paris's 19th arrondissement offers you a listed art deco setting. [Read more]
Piscine Georges Hermant, 09:00 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 20:30

The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, an Olympic-size pool with a sunroof for sunny days
The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, a stone's throw from the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, is one of the few addresses to offer swimmers an Olympic-size pool. What's more, thanks to its sunroof, the pool can be uncovered on sunny days, giving you the chance to soak up the sun! [Read more]

20th arrondissement

Piscine Yvonne Godard, 9am to 12:30pm then 2pm to 8pm
Piscine Georges-Vallerey, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Georges Vallerey swimming pool, the historic pool from the 1924 Olympic Games
The Georges Vallerey swimming pool has reopened its doors. Located at 148 avenue Gambetta, Paris 20th, this historic pool features a 50-meter pool with an opening roof, ideal for swimmers of all levels. [Read more]

And for more ideas, don't forget to check out the possibilities for outings this August 15 ! Please note that this information is provided by the Mairie de Paris, and is subject to change. Please check with your swimming pool before travelling!

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