Looking for an original family outing this summer? With summer beaming down on Paris and the surrounding region with its heat spikes, you need not only to cool off, but also to have fun in this holiday climate. So what better way to feel like you're on vacation than to take young and old to a water park. Amid attractions, games and slides, you'll be able to combine relaxation and fun!
Yes, the Paris region can also be a seaside resort! Aquatic centers in Paris and the rest of the region are waiting to refresh you. Whether you want to try your hand at indoor surfing, challenge yourself on the inflatable courses, hurtle down the slides or simply combine swimming and sunbathing, here are the places you won't want to miss this summer!
This guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. However, to make sure that the parks are open when you want to go there, we recommend that you contact them directly about the activities you're interested in: some aquatic centers open their activities gradually, so not all are guaranteed depending on the time of year!
Calicéo Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: we tested the SPA aquatic fitness center in Yvelines
Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda. [Read more]
Aquaboulevard: the water park now offers water sports classes for everyone
Aquaboulevard, Europe's largest urban water park, is diversifying its range of activities this September, with a host of swimming courses and disciplines available in the park's pools. An opportunity to combine relaxation, sport and swimming in a single session! [Read more]
Castalia, the Maurepas aquatic and aqualudic center
Castalia is the name of the new aquatic center in Maurepas. More than just a swimming pool, this aqualudic center boasts no less than 5 state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly pools, a digital waterslide area, a playground, an open-air jacuzzi with sauna and a gigantic fitness area. We've tested it all, and here's the lowdown. [Read more]
Village Nature Paris, the "Center Parcs" near Disneyland Paris
Village Nature, the only Center Parcs in the Paris region, welcomes you just a few kilometers from Disneyland Paris. What can you find there, how does it work and what precautions are taken in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil: an ecological facility with waterslides
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil is a must-see for swimmers in search of good swimming spots. Located on the outskirts of Paris, it features a large indoor pool, an outdoor pool for sunny days and, as an added bonus, family-friendly slides! [Read more]
Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris
The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!
How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard. [Read more]
