Pools in Lyon
The summer season is here and opening times are expanding!
- Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand: since 10 June to 3 September 2023.
- Piscine Municipale Jean Mermoz: outdoor swimming pool from 30 June to 31 August 2023.
- Piscine de la Duchère: since 29 June to 30 August 2023.
- Piscine de Vaise: Open from 03 July to 30 September 2023.
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!
- Centre Nautique Etienne-Gagnaire in Villeurbanne: open from 04 July to 03 September. Reservation required by calling 04 72 37 02 04.
- Centre Aquatique Les Vagues in Meyzieu: several pools, a lagoon, water jets and Jacuzzi. Swimming and aqua-gym classes (reservation required). Ages 3 and up. No reservation required.
- Parc de loisirs Aquavert in Francheville: From 04 July to 27 August, Tuesday to Sunday, 1pm to 6.45pm
- Centre Nautique Pierre Mendès-France in Saint-Priest: No reservation required.
- Centre Nautique André Sousi in Bron: summer hours form 03 July to 03 September 2023. 3 pools including 1 Olympic pool, relaxation areas. Many activities and classes available to book. Reservation required online.
- Piscine Isabelle jouffroy in Caluire-et-Cuire: summer schedules from 26 June to 1st September 2023 . 1 sports pool, 1 leisure pool, 1 paddling pool, 2 saunas, 1 hammam, a 28-metre chute and a cafeteria. Various activities available.
- Piscine Origami in Rillieux-La-Pape : open since 8 July 2023 to 03 September. 1 sports pool, 1 leisure pool, 1 activities pool, saunas, 1 hammam, 1 paddling pool and outdoors areas with playground and solarium. 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 6 May ; Plage du Morlet open since 13 May ; Plage du Fontanil open since 27 May and Plage de la Baraka open on 2 July.
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.
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 2 July to 28 August.
Free. Access: TER train towards Saint-André-le-Gaz or A6 motorway, towards Grenoble.
