Where to swim in Nantes this summer?
Summer is here in Nantes, and you're feeling the urge to cool off?
While the city isn't located by the sea, it still offers plenty of swimming options, including urban pools, natural lakes, and beaches less than an hour away.
Here's an overview of the must-see places to take a dip during your stay in Nantes.
For a swim without leaving the city, municipal pools remain an ideal solution.
Among the most popular:
It's a good compromise to cool off without having to travel long distances.
If you prefer to cool off in the city with your children, head to the reflecting pool opposite the Château du Duc de Bretagne with its mist-spraying fountains, jets, and a 2-cm layer of water.
Just a few kilometers from Nantes, several natural swimming areas are available to visitors.
The Roche-Ballue lake in Bouguenais is a true haven of peace.
Its supervised beach in summer, its food truck, its beach volleyball court, and its lush green setting (13 hectares) make it a popular destination for Nantes residents. Please note: admission is charged for ages 15 and up (€3). You can reach it by public transport from Nantes with line 3 to the La Neustrie stop, then bus 78 to the Roche Ballue stop.
Another popular spot: Lake Vioreau, in Joué-sur-Erdre. It offers a developed beach, water sports, and numerous picnic areas.
Accessible by car in less than an hour, it's an excellent spot for a relaxing day surrounded by nature.
For those who want to feel the sand beneath their feet, the Atlantic coast is never far away.
The beaches of Pornic, La Baule, and La Boutinardière are accessible by train or car from Nantes.
In just an hour, you can enjoy the waves, the sun, and a swim in the sea.
The Hotel Graslin in Nantes is ideally located in the historic center between the Passage Pommeraye, the Théâtre Graslin, and the Cours Cambronne.
Follow in the footsteps of Jules Verne and settle into one of our 47 modern and comfortable rooms.
Wake up and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast or an express breakfast menu, depending on your needs.
While the city isn't located by the sea, it still offers plenty of swimming options, including urban pools, natural lakes, and beaches less than an hour away.
Here's an overview of the must-see places to take a dip during your stay in Nantes.
Nantes' pools to enjoy the cool weather in the city
For a swim without leaving the city, municipal pools remain an ideal solution.
Among the most popular:
- the Léo Lagrange swimming pool, located in the city center, with indoor Olympic-sized pools, diving boards, and a solarium in summer
- the Jules-Verne swimming pool, east of Nantes, with its modern facilities, perfect for families, including a 78-meter waterslide and a leisure pool
It's a good compromise to cool off without having to travel long distances.
If you prefer to cool off in the city with your children, head to the reflecting pool opposite the Château du Duc de Bretagne with its mist-spraying fountains, jets, and a 2-cm layer of water.
Urban beaches and natural spaces in the heart of nature
Just a few kilometers from Nantes, several natural swimming areas are available to visitors.
The Roche-Ballue lake in Bouguenais is a true haven of peace.
Its supervised beach in summer, its food truck, its beach volleyball court, and its lush green setting (13 hectares) make it a popular destination for Nantes residents. Please note: admission is charged for ages 15 and up (€3). You can reach it by public transport from Nantes with line 3 to the La Neustrie stop, then bus 78 to the Roche Ballue stop.
Another popular spot: Lake Vioreau, in Joué-sur-Erdre. It offers a developed beach, water sports, and numerous picnic areas.
Accessible by car in less than an hour, it's an excellent spot for a relaxing day surrounded by nature.
Atlantic beaches and the sea within easy reach
For those who want to feel the sand beneath their feet, the Atlantic coast is never far away.
The beaches of Pornic, La Baule, and La Boutinardière are accessible by train or car from Nantes.
In just an hour, you can enjoy the waves, the sun, and a swim in the sea.
Your stay at the 3-star Hotel Graslin in Nantes
The Hotel Graslin in Nantes is ideally located in the historic center between the Passage Pommeraye, the Théâtre Graslin, and the Cours Cambronne.
Follow in the footsteps of Jules Verne and settle into one of our 47 modern and comfortable rooms.
Wake up and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast or an express breakfast menu, depending on your needs.
