- May 31
- 3 min read
It's hot!!!
So why not go to a leisure park in Ile de France.
What is a leisure park?
It's a multi-activity venue designed for all audiences. They cater to both sunbathers and athletes!
Did you know that?
Not far from your home, there is a leisure park where you can swim, relax, sunbathe, build sandcastles, in short, have fun.
So leave the city and head to the countryside! Bring the children, family, friends, or just yourself, a picnic, beach rackets, balls, or simply a good book, and come relax for a day. At all the locations listed below, you can swim and cool off.
Looking for more thrills? Some resorts offer rafting, water skiing, wave pools...
You don't like water? No problem, they also offer land-based activities: treetop adventure courses, mountain biking, Nordic walking, pony rides – there really is something for everyone!
Come on, put on your swimsuits (but not your swim caps), apply sunscreen, wear your best hat and let's go!!
Jablines-Annet is one of the most comprehensive bases for water sports. You can enjoy supervised swimming at the beach, as well as water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, pedal boating, sailing, and even wakeboarding/water skiing, depending on the available areas. It's an ideal base for a summer day combining relaxation and water sports.
Swimming times 2026: supervised swimming from 10am to 6:30pm
Swimming fees: From €5
The water activities are simpler but enjoyable for a family outing. The facility offers a designated swimming area during the season, as well as water games for children. Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat trips are also available, depending on the season.
Swimming times: While waiting for the swimming area to open, only the water games are open every day from 11:30 am to 7 pm.
Swimming fees: access to the beach is free
If you watched the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and more specifically the rowing, then you already know this exceptional place.
Vaires-Torcy combines a swimming beach with a variety of water sports. The center offers canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, catamaran sailing, and windsurfing. It is also known for its more athletic facilities related to rafting and whitewater sports, making it appealing to both families and those seeking more dynamic activities.
Swimming times 2026: From €6
Swimming fees: From €6
Buthiers (78)
A large and magnificent 1400m2 swimming pool with water slides, all surrounded by the forest and the Fontainebleau rocks. A play area for children and plenty of other activities to discover.
Opening hours: reopening on June 13th
Prices: From €4.60
In Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, there's no proper swimming in the lake, but the leisure center offers several water sports. You can go sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, catamaran sailing, and windsurfing. For children, there's a splash pad where they can cool off in the summer.
Swimming hours: 8am to 7pm
Swimming fees: From €5.50
The Val de Seine leisure park offers both supervised swimming and a variety of recreational water sports. These include paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, and sailing activities such as catamaran sailing and windsurfing at the nautical center. It's a park geared towards accessible and family-friendly water activities.
Swimming hours:
From the beginning of May to the end of June: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
From late June to early September: every day
Supervised swimming from 10am to 7pm according to the sources consulted.
Swimming fees: from €3
The leisure park of my teenage years, with its wave pool, complete with a water slide, a paddling pool, and lawns for sunbathing. And a whole host of other activities to discover during the internship.
Swimming times 2026: the swimming pool is open from July 4 to August 30, 2026, from 11am to 6:30pm.
Swimming fees: From €6
Near Paris, come and enjoy a swim in the wave pool, open during the summer. It features a wave pool, a water slide, water games, and a very family-friendly atmosphere. You can also enjoy its lovely lake for water activities or fishing.
Swimming/wave pool hours:
Mid-June to July: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm
July to the end of August: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm
Swimming fees:
Day pass: Adult €10.00, Concessions €7.50, Children under 4: €1.50
Afternoon (12:30–19:00): Adult €8.50, Concessions €6.00, Children under 4: €1.50
Cergy-Pontoise is the most exciting base for water sports. You can enjoy swimming at the beach, as well as rafting, wave surfing, water skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, pedal boats, and other water activities. It's a particularly suitable base for those looking for a variety of water sports, from the most relaxing to the most athletic.
Swimming hours: opening on June 6th
Swimming fees: €4 to €6
