The free Léo Lagrange swimming pool in Paris's 12th arrondissement returns for summer 2024

How about a free swimming pool? Go royal, and yes, it's possible, even in Paris! The Léo Lagrange open-air swimming pool is one of the capital's most popular free activities during the summer, and this summer of 2024 is no exception. With its shaded terraces, spray parks and water jets, and the beautiful outdoor swimming pools in Paris, particularly the free ones in the Ile-de-France region, Parisians are well equipped to cope with the heat.

And for several summers now, free pools and basins have been set up by the town hall for everyone. While we all remember the famous Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement, the Espace Léo Lagrange (12th arrondissement) also has its own pool, with water treated just like in a swimming pool!

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from July 6 to September 1, 2024, this well-supervised pool is also accessible to people with reduced mobility. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Initiated in 2019, this demountable pool is 150m2 in size, with a depth of 90cm, suitable for children. The Town Hall of the capital's 12th arrondissement specifies that the pool "has been designed for family use and fun ".

In partnership with the city's sports department and a number of associations, the Mairie du12e has put together a program of aquatic and land-based activities: badminton, athletics, capoeira, dance, orienteering, soft walking, skateboarding, tennis and more... All in all, a great time to be had in the 12th arrondissement this summer. Activities also change daily, so be sure to check the program on site. They're free and open to all.

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On the program:

• Morning and afternoon activities for12tharrondissement leisure centers
• Lunchtime and weekend activities for adults: badminton, athletics, capoeira, dance, orienteering, gentle walking, skateboarding, tennis, etc.
• Free activities for users from 4 p.m. to closing time

For everyone's comfort, there are changing rooms, showers and a nearby solarium for sunbathing on deckchairs.

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