Mythical, cinematic, playful, classy… There's no shortage of adjectives to describe the spanking new Pontoise swimming pool, which was refurbished and inaugurated at the beginning of December. We give you five good reasons to dive in!
Because it's open until 11 pm
From Monday to Friday, the Pontoise swimming pool offers evening events until 11 pm. With the lights dimmed, you can immerse yourself in the softly illuminated pool and swim to the soothing sounds of classical music. The atmosphere is tranquil, with pastel-colored lights adorning the walls. Enjoy a beautiful evening in water heated to 28°C.
Because it's more affordable than cousin in the 16th
With its Art Deco style, the Pontoise swimming pool is reminiscent of the Molitor swimming pool in the 16th arrondissement. In 1998, its distinctive character earned it a place on the Inventaire supplémentaire des monuments historiques (a French historical registry). But unlike the latter, it's much more affordable, with an entry fee of 5.20 euros. So run along (but not around the pool!) and enjoy a swim in this newly refurbished monument.
Because its history is linked to the silver screen
We all know Tarzan's famous cry. But did you know that Olympic champion Johnny Weissmuller, the character's interpreter, recorded it in the Pontoise swimming pool? In 2001, Jean-Pierre Jeunet also shot one of the scenes from his film Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, as did Etienne Chatiliez for Tanguy, the same year. For the record, the pool was also the setting for Jacques Cousteau's first scuba diving trials, in 1936.
You can look for a "flash invader"
If you enjoy collecting pictures of the "Flash Invaders" scattered all over the world by Invader, their anonymous creator, you should know that a character is hiding in the Pontoise swimming pool. Somewhere on one of the walls encircling the pool, the little mosaic is dressed in a swimsuit and bathing cap. There's no doubt that on the Flash Invader app, this aquatic character must be worth around 50 points. Catch him now!
Because it looks like something out of a Wes Anderson film
Designed by the great architect Lucien Pollet in the 1930s, who also built the Molitor (16th), Pailleron (19th) and Jonquière (now Bernard Lafay) pools, the Pontoise pool was inaugurated in 1934. Its style is typical of Art Deco architecture. With its white-and-blue-clad walkways, private cabins and immense glass roof, it recalls the distinctive aesthetic of Wes Anderson's films, whose colorful, geometric photography is his visual signature.
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