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 for sunbathing and swimming. Paris looks like a seaside resort! Please note, however, that some of these pools are only open for part of the year, so we suggest you contact the locations directly to ensure that the outdoor pools are accessible during your visit.
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]
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]
Annette K., the unusual barge that combines sport, swimming pool, terrace and living space on the water
Ever worked out on a boat? Annette K. is your new floating gym, where you'll also find a swimming pool and a real living space, for a combination of well-being and wild parties! [Read more]
Free pool and open-air cinema, sports activities at the Jules Noël Sports Center in the 14th arrondissement.
From July 4 to August 16, 2026, enjoy free access to the Jules Noël Sports Center pool, open to everyone, along with sports or arts activities and an outdoor movie night in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Hoxton Paris brings back its pop-up pool to its courtyard-patio.
The Hoxton Paris is once again setting up its ephemeral pool on its patio terrace, right in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement. A chic, laid-back summer hotspot under the open sky! [Read more]
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]
The Josephine Baker pool in Paris: an open-air floating pool on the Seine
Want to take a dip? We’re taking you to the Joséphine Baker pool, a floating hotspot on the scene where you can enjoy an open-air pool! [Read more]
The Léo Lagrange free outdoor pool for Summer 2026 in Paris's 12th arrondissement
A free pool for everyone this summer 2026 in Paris? Throughout the summer period, many public swimming spots will be open to the public, notably at the heart of the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement, from July 4 to August 30, 2026. [Read more]
The swimming pool at Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement reopens for the summer of 2026.
From July 4 to August 16, 2026, the Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement of Paris will host a free summer swimming area. Implemented by the City of Paris, this temporary outdoor pool lets people swim all summer and take part in various sports and leisure activities. [Read more]
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]
Outdoor pool and free sports activities in the 20th arrondissement for Summer 2026
The free swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement of Paris is back this summer, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, offering a wide range of sports activities. A refreshing outdoor option at the Louis Lumière Sports Center, on the Bagnolet side. [Read more]
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]
Foil in Paris: glide along the Seine while testing the eFoil this summer at an urban marina in the 16th arrondissement.
This summer, the Seine becomes a launchpad for a new glide experience. In the heart of a marina in the 16th arrondissement, Foil in Paris invites you to master the eFoil, the electric board that can rise above the water. A sporty, stylish interlude, with a lounge area featuring a floating pool and a cocktail bar, along the riverfront. [Read more]
La Piscine d'Auteuil, swimming in the heart of the 16th arrondissement racecourse
The Auteuil swimming pool is a must-see venue in the 16th arrondissement, located inside the Auteuil racecourse, with its two pools, partially open roof and solarium in the heart of the countryside. [Read more]
The Pailleron swimming pool in Paris: an art deco bathing venue listed as a historic monument
Would you like to swim in a historic setting? The Pailleron Space pool in the 19th arrondissement of Paris offers you the chance to enjoy a stunning Art Deco venue. [Read more]
The Hébert swimming pool in Paris, one of the oldest in the capital!
The Hébert swimming pool in Paris is one of the oldest sports facilities of its kind in the capital. What would you say to taking a dip in this historic venue in Paris's 18th arrondissement? [Read more]
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]
Center aquatique Olympique Laure et Florent Manaudou: pools and slides in Colombes (92)
Closed for several years, the Centre Aquatique Olympique Laure et Florent Manaudou, the Colombes swimming pool, is now a delight for families, with its Olympic-size pool, outdoor Nordic pool, slides and other games for children. [Read more]
L'Isle-Adam Beach: France's biggest river beach opens for summer 2026
The L'Isle-Adam beach, the largest river beach in France, reopens its pools in Val-d'Oise for summer 2026. On the banks of the Oise, this expansive seaside complex has welcomed swimmers on weekends since June 6, and will be open daily from July 1 to August 31. [Read more]
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil: an ecological facility with waterslides
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil is a must-see for swimmers in search of good swimming spots. Located on the outskirts of Paris, it features a large indoor pool, an outdoor pool for sunny days and, as an added bonus, family-friendly slides! [Read more]
Buthiers, the leisure island with swimming and sporting activities in the Fontainebleau Forest
A tree-top adventure course, a swimming complex, a multi-sport space, a mountain-bike trail... The Buthiers leisure base stands as one of the region’s most complete facilities in Seine-et-Marne: perfect for a family outing or a get-together with friends on sunny days. [Read more]
The Palais des Sports swimming pool in Puteaux, the place to swim laps.
In Puteaux, swimming fans can enjoy the Palais des Sports pool, with its indoor and outdoor pools. [Read more]
Castalia, the Maurepas aquatic and aqualudic center
Castalia is the name of the new aquatic center in Maurepas. More than just a swimming pool, this aqualudic center boasts no less than 5 state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly pools, a digital waterslide area, a playground, an open-air jacuzzi with sauna and a gigantic fitness area. We've tested it all, and here's the lowdown. [Read more]
Janvry Beach 2026 in a charming village in Essonne
Janvry Plage lays out its fine sand, its palm trees, and its large pool in the heart of a village in Essonne, in the Chevreuse Valley. This summer oasis in the countryside reopens from June 27, 2026, for over two months of relaxation. [Read more]
Maisons-Laffitte aquatic center (78): swimming pools, wellness and fitness area
Maisons-Laffitte's aquatic center welcomes you all year round: for a swimming session, a sports class or just to relax in the wellness area. [Read more]
Center Aquatique de Nogent-sur-Marne (94): Olympic-size pool, diving and outdoor beach
If you live in the Val-de-Marne and want to swim, sweat or simply bubble, the Centre Aquatique de Nogent-sur-Marne offers a complete space for the whole family, with an Olympic-size pool, diving pit, solarium, gym and sauna. [Read more]
Center nautique Jacques Brel in Bobigny (93): large pools and outdoor area
The Jacques Brel water sports center is open all year round: in the outdoor pools in summer or indoors all year round! [Read more]
The Orsay swimming pool, the place to swim laps on the Saclay plateau
How about a splash around Orsay (91)? Then head for the town's large swimming pool and its many pools for swimming, fun and exercise. [Read more]
Wam Park 77: swimming, giant slides and water games in Fontainebleau
For a family splash or an adrenaline-pumping session with friends, head to Wam Park 77, the leisure and water-activities hub based in Fontainebleau. [Read more]
Village Nature Paris, the "Center Parcs" near Disneyland Paris
Village Nature, the only Center Parcs in the Paris region, welcomes you just a few kilometers from Disneyland Paris. What can you find there, how does it work and what precautions are taken in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Calicéo Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: we tested the SPA aquatic fitness center in Yvelines
Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda. [Read more]
Center Aquatique Les Nymphéas: swimming pool, slide, wave pool and wellness in Noisy-le-Grand (93)
In Seine-Saint-Denis, enjoy a 100% aquatic family day at Les Nymphéas, the Noisy-le-Grand swimming pool, with a host of fun activities from the wave pool to the 60-meter slide and salt grotto. [Read more]
Project X, the aquapark with XXL slides in Cergy-Pontoise (95)
Craving thrills at a gorgeous aquatic spot? Then head to the Aquapark on the Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise, the Projet X Park. What’s on the menu? Giant slides, free-fall jumps, and a particularly playful inflatable obstacle course. [Read more]
My little wake park (77), water-ski tow installations and an inflatable obstacle course on the water
Over in Boissise-le-Roi, head to My Little Wake Park for wakeboarding sessions or to enjoy the water obstacle courses. Plan a visit on sunny days to cool off and soak up the sun with the family! [Read more]
The future Grenouillère aquatic center in Antony (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Hauts-de-Seine département is investing 78.4 million euros to transform the Grenouillère swimming pool into a modern aquatic center. Located south of the Parc de Sceaux, the new facility will open in November 2026. Work, which began in January 2024, will take 28 months to complete. [Read more]
Aquaboulevard: the water park now offers water sports classes for everyone
Aquaboulevard, Europe's largest urban water park, is diversifying its range of activities this September, with a host of swimming courses and disciplines available in the park's pools. An opportunity to combine relaxation, sport and swimming in a single session! [Read more]
As the weather is not always fine, remember to contact the pool of your choice before your trip 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.
