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Joséphine Baker Pool

★ 3.3 (1,275)$ · Budget-friendly

The Piscine Joséphine Baker floats on the Seine near the Bibliothèque Nationale, its retractable roof allowing it to operate as an open-air pool in summer with river views on either side. Reviewers describe it as a genuine highlight for cooling off during Paris summers, though it draws big crowds on hot days.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The pool is a floating structure moored on the Seine River, named after entertainer and civil rights icon Joséphine Baker.
  • 2A retractable roof lets it switch between an open-air summer pool and a covered pool in cooler weather.
  • 3Entry costs only €3.50, and swimmers get river views on either side of the pool.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Go early on hot summer days, it fills up fast
  • 2the retractable roof means it can also be used in cooler weather
  • 3check the current session schedule, it's split into several time blocks.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris, France · BercyGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 – 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM, 2:00 – 5:15 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
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Best season

Summer
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"This pool right next to the Seine is an absolute fantasy and a lifesaver with the summer heat in Paris! It only costs €3.50, which is an amazing deal. A few important things to know before you go: Bring cash: Make sure to have a €1 coin on hand for the locker. Gear up: Flip-flops and swim caps are strictly mandatory. Dress code: Men must wear tight, speedo-style swim trunks (no loose board shorts allowed). The best part? It wasn't overrun with kids, making it a truly relaxing and wonderful experience. Such a joy. highly recommended!"

— Olga Martí García

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