Art déco ou contemporaines, les plus belles piscines où se rafraîchir à Paris pendant la canicule
Beaux Arts Magazine highlights six architecturally stunning swimming pools in Paris where residents can cool off during an unprecedented heatwave. The article features the Art Deco Pontoise pool (1933, by Lucien Pollet, used in films by Sautet and Kieślowski), the glamorous Molitor pool (1929, also by Pollet, birthplace of the bikini and later a street art hub), and the floating Joséphine Baker pool on the Seine, among others. Each pool is described as a heritage gem, with details on their history, design, and cultural significance.
The article matters because it connects art and architecture with everyday urban life, showing how historic and contemporary design can serve practical needs while enriching the city's cultural fabric. By celebrating these pools as "joyaux du patrimoine," it underscores the importance of preserving architectural heritage and making it accessible to the public, even as some sites (like Molitor) have become exclusive. It also reflects a broader trend of lifestyle journalism that merges art, travel, and local culture.