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Bassin de la Villette

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Bassin de la Villette
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“The Bassin de la Villette is the largest artificial lake in Paris. It was filled with water on 2 December 1808. Located in the 19th arrondissement of the capital, it links the Canal de l'Ourcq to the Canal Saint-Martin, and it represents one of the elements of the Réseau des Canaux Parisiens, a…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 10

8 of the best places to swim in Paris right now

Take a swim in the River Seine or head to a public pool to beat Paris

Artificial lake with free outdoor swimming area.

11 things in this story
  • SeineSightRiver opened to public swimming in 2025.
  • Paris PlagesTheme parkAnnual festival turns Seine banks into urban beaches.
  • Bras MarieSightCentral swimming area with views toward Île Saint-Louis.
  • BercyTrain stationLargest of the three Seine swimming sites.
  • GrenelleTrain stationIt is a part of the 15th arrondissement of the city.
  • Butte-aux-CaillesNeighborhoodHistoric art nouveau public pool with outdoor Nordic pool.
  • Piscine Roger Le GallSightComplex with Olympic-sized pool and smaller second pool.
  • Piscine Joséphine BakerSightFloating open-air pool on a moored barge on the Seine.
  • Bassin de la VilletteSightArtificial lake with free outdoor swimming area.
  • AkwaPlaceRent electric boats for rides on Canal de l'Ourcq.
  • Molitor Hotel & Spa ParisHotelLuxurious hotel with a famous open-air pool.
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