Christian Estrosi had announced his intention: I will be there to protect you!
He said it and did it: summer is returning, a heatwave is accompanying it, and here we are…
From July 1st to August 31st, the city of Nice is setting up a temporary swimming pool in the city center, on the Promenade du Paillon. As part of the heatwave plan and in partnership with the French Swimming Federation and the Nice Natation Azur association, the goal is to offer multiple activities throughout the summer, for both young and old.
Located opposite the Lycée Masséna, a pool measuring 15 m by 8 m and 1.2 m deep will be supervised and managed by Lifeguard Trainers.
Many activities will be offered:
Open House Days: from July 1st to 4th, from 10 am to 5 pm non-stop with free access and reservation of slots for 20 people every hour. Reservation on-site.
The operation “I Learn to Swim”: a civic operation that allows children to acquire the necessary skills to be safe in the water, with the achievement of the “Sauv’nage” test of the French Swimming School.
The objectives are to reduce inequalities in access to sports practice, reduce the deficit in swimming learning across the territory, provide safe learning and prevent the risk of drowning, promote access to all aquatic and nautical practices in complete safety, and discover the pleasures of water and swimming. Children enrolled in the three vacation sports centers of the city of Nice will also benefit from this operation. From July 6th to August 31st, Monday to Friday, one-hour sessions, from 10 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Baby Swimmers, from 6 months to 3 years old to discover the benefits of water and motor awakening in an aquatic environment, while having fun with parents. From July 6th to August 31st. Every Sunday from 9 am to 10 am. Subscription: €20
Aquatic Garden, for 4 to 6-year-olds which allows children to get familiar with the aquatic environment by learning to immerse, float, and move. Sessions organized in small groups with a swimming instructor. From July 6th to August 31st. Every Sunday from 10 am to 11 am. Subscription: €20
Swimming Lessons for 6 to 12-year-olds: to enable children to learn swimming techniques and swimming activities. From July 6th to August 31st, one-week courses with 5 one-hour sessions from Monday to Friday (between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm). Cost for the week for 5 sessions: €30
Senior Aquagym: Aquagym is accessible to everyone. Gentle or medium-intensity movements in water with recovery periods or more energetic sequences. From July 6th to August 31st, Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 9 am or from 9 am to 10 am. Free access and reservation required. Activity reserved for holders of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur Seniors Plus card.
Aquabike: an intense effort using water resistance, all without realizing it. Say goodbye to heavy legs. Aquabiking helps regain fitness and stamina. From July 6th to August 31st, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 11 am, and 11 am to 12 pm. €70 for 10 sessions.
Aquafitness: accessible to everyone. More dynamic activity than aquagym. Work on abs, glutes, back, thighs, triceps… Very dynamic, aquafitness offers many benefits for the body. From July 6th to August 31st. Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 12 pm. €50 subscription for July/August or €5 per session
Swimming Improvement: for adults and children of all levels. The lessons aim to develop aquatic skills through learning and technical improvement of the three reference strokes: crawl, breaststroke, backstroke. From July 6th to August 31st. One-hour session on Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. €70 subscription for July/August or €15 per session
Aqua Birthdays for children: the whole group of friends meets at the pool on the Promenade du Paillon for a magical day, under the supervision of a lifeguard trainer. From July 6th to August 31st, Saturday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Package €50 for the afternoon for a maximum of 20 children – 2 chaperones required.
