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A municipal swimming pool in the middle of the forest: there's something special about this formula. Visit La Faisanderie swimming pool, Located in the middle of a hectare of wooded land, in the heart of the sports complex of the same name, the Ermitage sports centre is the perfect place to relax. In summer, when you spread your towel out on the lawn outside, you can hear the birds rather than the noise of the diving boards. The architecture of the building, designed by Hay, is listed as 'outstanding contemporary architecture” - a heritage detail that you'll appreciate when you've got your nose in the air between two laps.
Two indoor pools and a large garden in summer
Le large sports pool is 25m by 15m, with six swimming lanes and depths ranging from 1.95m to 3.30m. A real swimming pool, where you can count the lengths without cheating. Visit small leisure pool measures 20 m by 8 m, 90 cm to 1.45 m, with a balneotherapy area, waterfall and water cannon: this is where young swimmers learn and baby swimmers splash around in safety. L’outdoor space, The park, which is open in season, includes a large sunbathing lawn, a volleyball court, a high ropes course and a children's play area.
Fitness and well-being for adults
A cardio-fitness area reserved for adults (treadmills, bikes, rowing machines) and a sauna-hammam complement the pools. For those who want to swim and recuperate without changing location, this is a great option. Courses include baby swimming, aquatic gardening, children's and adult swimming, aquagym, aquabike depending on the time slot, prenatal sessions and aquaphobia support. There's more on offer than the average municipal pool.
The right slots for a leisurely swim
As everywhere else, weekday evenings between 5pm and 8pm, as well as Wednesday afternoons and Saturday afternoons, are the peak times. If you're looking for a really sporty swim without the traffic jams, aim for the weekday mornings, excluding school holidays or certain mid-day slots. The detailed schedule (open swim/clubs/courses) is updated on the official website.
Practice
Bathing cap and close-fitting swimming costume compulsory (no swimming shorts), shower with soap before the pools. Easy access by car, parking on site in the sports complex. Prices for individual entry, 10-entry cards and season tickets, to be checked at piscinefaisanderie.fr or 01 60 74 54 70.
