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It's too hot to work. We all want to swim. Perfect timing! Here’s a list of the most charming and unique outdoor pools in Paris to cool off in style. And splash!
Swim in a Historic Landmark
Experience the chic allure of Piscine de la Butte Aux Cailles, a stunning establishment from the 1920s that could easily be the setting for a movie. Its idyllic 25m outdoor pool is blissfully “no kids” as they have a separate 12m pool just for them (phew!). Don’t miss the superb solarium, ideal for a relaxing read in a vacation-like atmosphere. All this for a very affordable price.
Piscine de la Butte Aux Cailles, 5 place Paul Verlaine, Paris 13e. 01 45 89 60 05. Hours available online.
Entry: €3.50 Reduced Rate: €2
© Piscine de la Butte au Cailles.
Take a Dip in the Seine
Dive into Piscine Joséphine Baker, a unique 25m "inflatable" pool floating on the water, giving you the sensation of swimming on the sky-blue Seine, along the BnF. This pool captures the true charm of “holidays in Paris” for just €3.50. Its bonus? The activities to tone your legs and glutes.
Piscine Joséphine Baker, quai François Mauriac, Paris 13e. 01 56 61 96 50. Open daily from 7am to 9:30pm.
Entry: €3.50 Reduced Rate: €2
© Piscine Joséphine Baker (@piscinejosephinebaker).
Swim in the Most Sublime Pool
Socialite mermaids swear by Piscine Molitor, a 25m gem from the 1930s, now transformed into a chic pool club within the 5-star MGallery hotel. Dream of spending the whole day being pampered without breaking the bank? The hotel offers exclusive access to Parisians in need of luxury swimming. The perfect escape for working girls.
Piscine Molitor, 13 rue Nungesser et Coli, Paris 16e, 01 56 07 08 50. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm. Book the Molitor Escape at SPA by Clarins, including a 1-hour treatment and access to the facilities (pools, hammam, sauna, fitness room). Packages starting at €310.
© Piscine Molitor (@molitorparis).
Lounge by a Miami-Style Pool
You’ve likely heard of OFF Paris Seine, the first floating hotel in Paris. Its unique feature? A luxurious 10m swimming corridor that would make Racing Club members jealous. Want to dive in? Book a room with air conditioning (sometimes it’s a blessing), a porthole, and a view of the water. Put on your swimsuit, take a dip, and order a cocktail while you dry off.
Off Paris Seine, 86 quai d’Austerlitz, Paris 13e. +33 1 44 06 62 65. Rooms starting at €195 per night.
© Off Paris Seine.
Infiltrate a (Nearly) Private Club
Ever dreamt of sneaking into a private club with a pool like the Cercle du Bois de Boulogne? Here’s a better option: a €3.50 version at Porte de Vincennes, featuring a 50m public pool and a 25m pool reserved for sports clubs. Enjoy watching the athletic swimmers from the lawn. For the daring: in the evening, the pool is exclusively for Parisian nudists. Skinny dipping for everyone!
Piscine Roger Le Gall, 34 boulevard Carnot, Paris 12e. 01 44 73 81 12. Open daily. Hours available online.
Entry: €3.50 Reduced Rate: €2
© Piscine Roger Le Gall by Gérard Sanz for the City of Paris.
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