Saint-Georges swimming pool

Saint-Georges swimming pool is an Art Deco facility in Rennes featuring a 33-meter basin covered by a concrete vault and decorated with blue ceramic tiles. The exterior combines Dutch yellow bricks, granite, and limestone into a unified facade.

The building was designed in 1926 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray as an early example of Art Deco style in France. This period marked a shift toward combining modern design with public services for communities.

The interior displays decorative friezes with waves and swirls created by ceramist Isidore Odorico, representing water motifs throughout the space. These artistic details shape how visitors experience the pool and create a distinctive feeling while using it.

The facility operates under different schedules depending on the type of use, such as public swimming, school groups, or sports associations. Visitors should check ahead to see when the venue is available for their intended activity.

The interior was designed by ceramist Isidore Odorico with elaborate water-themed decoration, making the pool itself a work of art. This artistic approach to a public building was uncommon for the era and shows how much value was placed on design.

Location: Rennes

Inception: 1926

Architects: Emmanuel Le Ray

Creator: Gentil et Bourdet, Isidore Odorico, Albert Bourget

Operator: Mairie de Rennes

Address: Rue Gambetta

Opening Hours: Tuesday,Thursday 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Wednesday 17:00-20:00; Saturday 14:00-19:00; Sunday 09:00-14:00

Phone: +33223621540

Email: piscine.st.georges@ville-rennes.fr

Website: https://metropole.rennes.fr/organisme/piscine-saint-georges-4772

GPS coordinates: 48.11208,-1.67520

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41