Piscine Lutetia, Art Deco swimming center in 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Piscine Lutetia is a former Art Deco swimming pool at 17 Rue de Sèvres, built in 1935 by architect Lucien Béguet. Its 33 × 10 m basin, designed to generate artificial waves, now holds three woven ash-slat nest structures over nine metres tall. The hall retains green granito floors and blue, black and gold Briare enamel walls.
Designed in 1935 by architect Lucien Béguet, the facility originally served as a private pool for Hotel Lutetia. It was requisitioned by German forces during World War II.
Following the Liberation of Paris, General de Gaulle transformed the swimming center into a reception facility for concentration camp survivors returning to France.
The site is accessible as part of the Hermès luxury concept store located at Rue de Sèvres, operating since 2010. Visitors should plan their visit during store hours to fully appreciate the interior spaces and architectural features.
Following the Liberation of Paris, General de Gaulle converted the swimming center into a reception facility for concentration camp survivors returning to France. This repurposing represents an overlooked chapter in the site's postwar history.
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