Piscine de Recouvrance, Municipal swimming pool in Brest, France.
The Piscine de Recouvrance is a municipal swimming pool in Brest with two heated basins: a 50-metre Olympic pool and a smaller 12 by 10-metre learning pool. The larger basin is held at 27.5 degrees Celsius and the smaller at 28.5 degrees Celsius.
The pool opened in 1975 in Recouvrance, on the right bank of the Penfeld in Brest. It was built to give the neighbourhood a covered municipal swimming facility. It is listed in France's general inventory of cultural heritage, a status that recognises its place in the city's postwar public equipment.
The pool serves as a community hub where people of different abilities gather to learn and practice swimming together. Regular classes and specialized programs show how this venue integrates into daily life in Brest.
The facility is designed for visitors with different mobility needs, including a water entry ramp for easier access. It is helpful to check the specific opening hours and available programs before visiting to plan your time accordingly.
The pool features a magnetic loop system designed for visitors who use hearing aids, making it a notably accessible space. This detail shows the facility actively works to welcome people with different needs.
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