Top 5 best places to swim in Paris?

Do you feel you didn’t get too much sun during your holiday in the tropics? Paris is known for being France’s biggest city, a little chaotic and stressful at times, but endearing nonetheless. Lakes, beaches, ponds, creeks, rivers… There’s more to Paris than just the Seine. In this article, we invite you to discover more, so dive in head first!

The best swimming spots in Paris are here!

1. The Bois-le-Roi leisure park

Escape to Bois-le-Roi! Located in Seine et Marne, south of the capital, Bois-le-Roi extends over 73 hectares, bordered by the Seine and offering access to the Fontainebleu forest. Throughout the year, the estate offers a wide range of sporting activities to suit everyone: horse riding, tennis, tree climbing, boating and kayaking… It’s a real place of leisure for young and old alike. Perfect for families, after work you’ll enjoy walking along the lake while trying out meditation and visualisation techniques.

Address: Rue de Tournezy, 77590 Bois-le-Roi

2. Meaux-Plage or Maux-Les-Bains

Looking for a vitamin D cure? At the heart of the Pâtis nature park lies Meaux-Plage, which this year became Meaux-Les-Bains, a small nature reserve on the banks of the river Marne. It’s so much fun to swim in the turquoise water that it clearly deserves a front-page article in “Le Parisien”! Everyone in the area knows about this place and loves to take their children there.

Now a summer meeting place for many Parisians, French people and tourists alike, this area offers everyone, young and old, the chance to relax on a fine sandy beach under a clear blue sky. Ooohh the good life…

Address: 2 chemins de la Marine, 77100 Meaux

3. Bassins de la Villette

Come on, let’s get in the water! Even if you’re not from Paris, you’re bound to have heard of it – it’s one of the best-known and most popular bathing spots. Long before it became a regularly visited place to live, the Bassins de la Villette were in fact a hub of river trade. Built in 1808 and located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, it is the largest artificial lake in the city. Linking the Canal de l’Ourcq to the Canal Saint-Martin, the first basin is exactly 699 metres long and 70 metres wide, while the 2nd basin, dating from 1885, is in fact an 85-tonne lift bridge that divides the two basins.

Address: 75019 Paris

4. Natural lake at Jablines-Annet

Are you a freshwater sailor? When you go swimming, do you like to be in a place where the water is calm? We understand you perfectly, as overly agitated places quickly become tiring in the long run. The natural lake at Jablines-Annet is perfect for the most sensitive of you, and you’ll love splashing around in the crystal-clear water with your feet touching the ground.

You’ll be blown away by this natural lake, located 40 kilometres from Paris. Come and take a dip in this haven of peace, while respecting the environment. Nearby, you can plan a mini-golf session with your friends, or if you prefer to stay on the water, why not take a windsurfing trip around the lake? But be careful, this lake contains precious flora and fauna, so be aware that they need peace and quiet to grow in peace… It’s a no-brainer!

Address: 77450 Jablines

5. Cergy-Pontoise

This little island of paradise, with its 250 hectares, is one of the green lungs of the pretty town of Cergy-Pontoise! Straight out of a postcard, the leisure island is a real water and land park. You can try your hand at sailing, water-skiing (the only one of its kind in the Ile de France), kayaking, rafting and even hydrospeed! For those of you who have always dreamed of experiencing the thrill of the water, your dream has come true! Immerse yourself completely in the deep blue. On land, there’s plenty to do too, including snowshoeing, running, cycling and even a tree climbing course available on site. Water adventures, interesting land activities, what more could you ask for?

There’s plenty of room for everyone at the escape, with over 5,000 m² of fine sand, so you won’t have to worry about feeling cramped. All you have to do is enjoy a relaxing and refreshing space that you, tourists or Parisians, have well earned!

Address: 95000 Cergy