Piscine Municipale l'Hippocampe, Municipal swimming pool in Villiers-sur-Marne, France.
The Piscine Municipale l'Hippocampe is a municipal swimming facility in Villiers-sur-Marne with multiple pools and training areas designed for different swimming levels. The space accommodates both competitive swimmers and visitors seeking recreational time in the water.
The facility was built as part of the municipal sports infrastructure development in the greater Paris region. It was created to meet the community's growing demand for accessible aquatic recreation.
The pool serves as a local gathering place where community members take swimming lessons and training groups meet regularly. People of different ages and abilities come here to spend time together and improve their water skills.
The facility has different opening hours depending on the day of the week, so it's best to check ahead of your visit. The space is wheelchair accessible and easy to navigate.
The facility takes its name from the seahorse, a connection to the marine world reflected in its designation. It features a specialized amphibious wheelchair called Hippocampe that enables people with mobility impairments to enter and use the pool independently and safely.
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