Free swimming on the Canal Saint-Martin every Sunday in summer 2024

The number of free swimming pools in Paris this summer is increasing, much to our delight. Last year, we were already able to swim in the Canal Saint-Martin, but this year, Paris Plages is moving straight into the area with a whole host of activities. You can swim every Sunday from 1pm to 5pm, from July 9 to September 1ᵉʳ, 2024.

Go to the Passerelle Bichat, Bassin des Récollets, 116/126 quai de Jemmapes in the 10th arrondissement, opposite theEspace Jemmapes and Jardin Villemin, to cool off in complete safety! Changing rooms and showers are available at the Jemmapes sports center.

The locks will remain closed throughout the afternoon to ensure the safety of bathers, thanks to a prefectoral order prohibiting navigation. Checks on canal water quality will also be carried out by the Mairie de Paris and the Ile-de-France Regional Health Agency.

This open-air pool is open to everyone, free of charge. There's also a pontoon and deckchairs for your enjoyment. The number of bathers is limited to 300, and children under 10 years of age or less than 120 cm tall must be accompanied by an adult.

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Swimwear is compulsory and swimming shorts are permitted. In the event of bad weather or health risks following weekly tests, swimming may be cancelled.

Please note that it is forbidden to swim outside the designated areas and outside the bathing season. It is also forbidden to jump from bridges and footbridges spanning the canals. As the water is shallow at these points, you run the risk of hitting an object resting on the bottom.

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