Summer 2026: where to go for a dip in Lyon and the surrounding area?

Pools in Lyon

The summer season is here and opening times are expanding!

• Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand: From 8 may until  31 august 2026.
• Piscine Municipale Jean Mermoz: Open from the first of july to 30 August 2026.
• Piscine de la Duchère: From 25 June until 30 August 2026.
• Piscine Saint-Exupéry : Open from 22 june to 30 August 202.
• Piscine Tronchet : Open from 22 june to 30 August 2026.

Note that this summer there will be no temporary swimming pool at Parc de la Tête d'Or... but there will be water games installed in the heart of the park to cool off.

Swimming pools in Lyon metropolitan area

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: The summer schedule will be posted soon.
• 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.The summer schedule will be posted soon.
• Centre Nautique Pierre Mendès-France in Saint-Priest: Summer opening times from 24 June to 30 August 2024, open every day from 10am to 2pm and from 2.30pm to 7pm. Access without reservation. Various activities on reservation.
• Centre Nautique André Sousi in Bron: Summer hours from June 29 to August 30, 2026. Three pools, including one Olympic-size pool, and relaxation areas. Many activities and classes available by reservation.
• La Piscine Isabelle Jouffroy in Caluire-et-Cuire :  Summer hours from June 20 to August 31, 2026. 1 lap pool, 1 recreational pool, 1 wading pool, 2 saunas, 1 steam room, a 28-meter water slide, and a cafeteria. Various activities available.
• Piscine Origami in Rillieux-La-Pape : The summer schedule will be posted soon. 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.
• La Piscine le Kubdo in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon : Summer hours from June 30 to August 30, 2026. One lap pool, one recreational pool, a wading pool, and a 1,100-square-meter outdoor area open from April to September.
• Centre nautique de Lyon, Saint-Fons et Vénissieux : June 13–August 28, 2026. A wading pool with water features, a shallow pool for toddlers, and a pool with both shallow and deep areas. This outdoor water park, open only during the summer season, features a wading pool, a landscaped playground with two play structures, and a grassy relaxation area.

Reminder: a bathing cap must be worn by everybody in Greater Lyon’s swimming pools.

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Les Vagues

Natural bathing spots less than an hour from Lyon

Grand Parc Miribel Jonage

With its four developed and supervised beaches, located just a few kilometers from downtown Lyon, it is the go-to spot for natural swimming and recreation for residents of Lyon and the greater Lyon area. Atol Beach open from June 1 through August 30, Monday through Saturday (9 a.m.–9 p.m.) and Sundays and holidays (9 a.m.–8 p.m.), then from September 1 through 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Morlet Beach is open from May 23 through August 30, 2026, daily from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Fontanil Beach is open from June 6 through August 30 (lifeguards on duty from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and finally, Baraka Beach is open from June 27 through August 30, with lifeguards on duty daily from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Access: take bus N80, N81, N82, N83, N84 towards Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. (from 29 June to 1 September 2024)

Lac de Bordelan in Villefranche-sur-Saône

This welcoming natural setting has something to appeal to the whole family, with its sandy beach, large lawn, and playground. Open from July 1 to August 31.

Prices: €3,50 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.

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Mathilde ANDRÉ / Abi/Abo

Happy bathing!