Swimming and pools
Would you rather swim in a lake or a pool? Do you prefer to relax or get physical? It can get very, very hot in Lyon, so be sure to remember these...
Jump in!
Summer is here and the days are getting hot! To cool down, here is a snapshot of swimming pools in Greater Lyon and a few bathing spots in the surrounding area.
Last updated date : 20/07/2021
Pools in Lyon
- Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand : open since 3 June.
- Piscine de Gerland : open since 17 June.
- Piscine Municipale Jean Mermoz : open since 1st July.
- Piscine de la Duchère : open since 1st July.
- Piscine de Vaise : closed from 24 June to 5 September.
Summer treat: the pop-up pool at Tête d'Or Park
Once again this year, to our great delight, there will be a pop-up pool at Tête d'Or Park from 18 June to 31 August. The space has two pools, a water games area and 2000 m² of beaches. In the heart of Lyon’s green lung, this is the ideal place for a spot of reading and relaxation, or games with family and friends!
For Lyon’s municipal swimming pools, you will need to make an online reservation and pay on the website (except for Vaise swimming pool, where tickets must be purchased at the counter).
Swimming pools in Greater Lyon
Whether you live in Lyon or are visiting the city, swimming pools and water parks in the metropolitan area are open now for a refreshing dip!
- Piscine André-Boulloche à Villeurbanne : open since 9 June. Reservation required by calling 04 72 37 02 04 or online.
- Centre Nautique Etienne-Gagnaire à Villeurbanne : open since 29 June. Reservation required by calling 04 72 37 02 04.
- Centre Aquatique Les Vagues à Meyzieu : open since 9 June. No reservation required.
- Parc de loisirs Aquavert à Francheville : open since 12 June. Reservation required online.
- Kubdo à Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon : open since 9 June. Reservation required online.
- Centre Nautique Pierre Mendès-France à Saint-Priest : open since 12 June. Reservation required online.
- Centre Nautique André Sousi à Bron : open since 14 June. Reservation required online.
- Piscine Origami à Rillieux-La-Pape : open since 9 June. No reservation required.
Reminder: a bathing cap must be worn by everybody in Greater Lyon’s swimming pools.
Natural bathing spots less than an hour from Lyon
Grand Parc Miribel Jonage
With four supervised beaches and located only a few kilometres from Lyon city centre, this is a major bathing and leisure attraction for residents of Lyon and the metropolitan area. Plage de l’Atol open since 8 May ; Plage du Morlet open since 15 May ; Plage du Fontanil open since 29 May and Plage de la Baraka open on 27 June.
Access: take bus 83 towards Grand Parc Miribel Jonage.
Lac de Bordelan in Villefranche-sur-Saône
This very pleasant spot in the countryside is perfect for the whole family, with its sandy shore, large lawn and games for children. Open from 1 July to 31 August.
Prices: €3 for adults, €2 for 6-12 year-olds, free for children under 6.
Access: TER train, 115 and 118 bus or A6 motorway, towards Villefranche-sur-Saône and then Route de Saint-Bernard.
Plan d’eau du Colombier in Anse
35 minutes to the north of Lyon, this former gravel pit has been superbly repurposed for bathing and good times with friends and family. Open from 1 June to 1 September.
Free. Access: TER train and then tourist train (Voie 38), 115 and 118 bus or A6 motorway, towards Villefranche-sur-Saône and then Route de Saint-Bernard.
Étang de Fallavier in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
A protected natural area since 2007, this is a multi-faceted spot for bathing and walking. Open from 3 June to 29 August.
Free. Access: TER train towards Saint-André-le-Gaz or A6 motorway, towards Grenoble.
Happy bathing!
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