Where to swim in and around Lyon? Where are the best places to swim and the best swimming pools in Lyon? This is Lyon has put together some information on Lyon’s swimming pools and water parks where you can cool off with family and friends.
Most swimming pools in Lyon are public.
In France, indoor and outdoor swimming pools have regulations about swimsuit.
Boardshorts are often forbidden, so you’ll need to bring a pair of swimming trunks or square-cut shorts. Similarly, swim caps are not always compulsory, but it’s always a good idea to have one with you, just in case. However, some Lyon pools will rent you a suitable swimsuit if you don’t have one.
Don’t forget that swimming pools in France are chlorine sanitized, so be careful if you’re too sensitive.
Lyon’s Best Swimming Pools
Centre nautique Tony Bertrand or “Piscine du Rhone” in Lyon © Guilhem Vellut
1. Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand – Outdoor pool
This outdoor swimming pool is located on the Rhône riverside. This pool is the most frequented one of Lyon, a pool you have to test at least once. You have to be ready for a long wait since it is the favourite place of many Lyonnais but it is worth it. This is one of Lyon’s favorite swimming pools.
Our advice to swimmers: come early in the morning, as soon as it opens, to take advantage of the large pool that runs alongside the Rhône, opposite the Hôtel Dieu.
- Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand has an Olympic pool of 50 meters (164.0 ft) in length, opened all year long, and another pool, for leisure activities in the summer.
- Summer opening hours: everyday: 10 am – 8 pm
- Prices:
- Full price: €8.00
- Reduced: €5.50
- Children under 6: free
- Address: 8 quai Claude Bernard – 69007 Lyon
- How to get there via public transport: Bus 35 to Centre nautique, Tram T1 to Saint-André, Métro Guillotière
2. LOU Piscine (ex.Piscine de Gerland) – Indoor + outdoor swimming pool
UPDATE : The swimming pool will open on June 28, 2024.
A outdoor swimming pool of 50 meters (164.0 ft) in length, a paddling pool, three diving boards and many sporty activities: you are sure to find something to do in this open-air pool in this renovated swimming pool at the heart of the LOU rugby sports complex built in Gerland in Lyon’s 7th arrondissement.
- Summer Opening hours:
- From Monday to Friday: 9h00 am – 9h00 pm.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9h00 am – 6h00 pm.
- Prices:
- Regular price (+ 18 years): €6.50
- Youth rate (under 18; students): €5.00
- Unemployed / disabled and accompanying persons: €3.00
- Family rate*: €15.00 (additional child: €5.00)
- Free for children under 3
- Address: 353 avenue Jean Jaurès – 69007 Lyon
- How to get there via public transport: Metro B, “Stade de Gerland” stop
3. Piscine de Vaise – Indoor pool
UPDATE 2024: The pool will be closed from Monday June 3, 2024 for works until summer 2025.
An indoor swimming pool, open throughout the entire year, except during August so be careful! You can either go to the Olympic pool or the children pool. Opening times are subject to change according to school vacation dates.
Please check before coming to the pool.
- Opening hours:
- Olympic pool:
- Monday: 12h-16h (50m) / 16h-21h (25m)
- Tuesday: 12h-13h45 (50m) / 17h-21h (25m)
- Wednesday: 7h-8h30 (50m) – 12h-14h00 (50m) – 17h-20h (50m)
- Thursday: 12h-13h45 (50m) / 17h-20h (25m)
- Friday: 7h-8h30 (50m) and 12h-13h45 (50m) / 17h-20h (25m)
- Saturday: 10am-5pm (50m)
- Sunday: 9h-12h45 (50m)
- Children pool:
- Monday: 5pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 5pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 5pm-7:30pm
- Thursday: 5pm-7:30pm
- Friday: 17h-19h30
- Saturday: 10am-12pm and 2pm-4.30pm
- Sunday: 9am-12.15pm
- Prices:
- Full price: €3.40
- Reduced rate: €2.60 (under 18, high-school students, students under 26, disabled persons and accompanying adults)
- Free for children under 6
- Address: 50 avenue Sidoine Apollinaire – 69009 Lyon
- How to get there via public transport: Metro D Gorge de Loup – Bus 3, 19, 66: Piscine de Vaise stop
4. Lyon Garibaldi Indoor Pool
Garibaldi Indoor pool in Lyon © Archives Municipales – Lyon
The Piscine Garibaldi is an indoor complex comprising a swimming pool (33.25 m x 11.25 m) with 5 lanes. Pool depths range from 0.80 m to 3.20 m.
- Opening hour: Outside school vacations
- Monday: 12pm – 1:30pm / 5pm – 8pm
- Tuesday: 7am – 8:30am / 12pm – 1:30pm
- Wednesday: 12pm – 8pm
- Thursday and Friday: 12h – 13h30 / 17h – 21h
- Saturday: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday: 9am – 12.45pm
- School vacations
- Monday to Wednesday: 12h – 20h
- Thursday and Friday: 12h – 21h
- Saturday: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday: 9h – 12h
- Rates
- Full price: €3.40
- Reduced admission: €2.60
- *Reduced rate for : People under 18, high school students, students under 26. Disabled people and their companions if necessary.
- Free: Children under 6 years old
- Address: 221 rue Garibaldi – 69003 Lyon
- How to get there via public transport: Metro D Garibaldi – Bus C25: stop Rancy
Swimming Pools near Lyon
Pool Isabelle Jouffroy in Caluire
There are three pools in Caluire: one for sporty activities (25m/82ft), a recreational one and a paddling pool. On the outside, you can enjoy Pentagliss, an aquatic slide.
There also are three relaxing spots and the pool is equipped to welcome disabled people.
Opening hours:
– From Monday to Thursday: 10h00 am – 7h30 pm
– Friday: 7h00 am – 7h30 pm
– Saturday, Sunday public holiday: 10h00 am – 7h00 pm
(310 avenue Elie Vignal – 69300 Caluire et Cuire)
Piscine Le Kubdo in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon
Indoor and outdoor pools open all year-long, for adults and children and offering swimming classes.
Opening hours:
– Monday: 12h00 pm – 7h00 pm
– Tuesday: 10h00 am – 7h00 pm
– Wednesday: 10h00 – 12h00 pm
– From Thursday to Sunday: 10h00 am – 7h00 pm
(28 avenue du 11 Novembre, 69110 Sainte-Foy-Les-Lyon)
Caliceo in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon
Only swimsuit accepted are swim brief and square-cute short for men, two-piece and tank-suit for women. Swimsuit are sold at the centre reception.
Relaxation centre offering aquatic fitness as well as spa, massages and beauty treatment.
Opening hours: Everyday
– Aquatic fitness: 10h00 am – 9h00 pm
– Spa/beauty/massages: 10h00 am – 7h00 pm
(Le Plan du Loup, Rue Sainte Barbe – 69110 Sainte-Foy-Les-Lyon)
Aquatic parks near Lyon
Aquavert in Francheville
An educational pool of 18m in length (59.0 ft) with an indoor aquatic slide of 33m (108.3 ft), ideal for having fun. If you would rather practice your swimming skills, there is a sporty pool of 25m in length (82.0 ft). Small children can enjoy the paddling pool during all summer. Do not miss the outdoor aquatic slide of 52m (170.3 ft)! Swimming cap are mandatory.
The pool is also equipped to welcome disabled people.
Opening hours:
– Everyday: 10h00 am – 6h00 pm
(1 chemin des Cytises – 69340 Francheville)
Les Cascades in Trévoux
If you are looking for a place to spend a fun day with your family and friends, you might try this aquatic park, located thirty minutes away from Lyon.