Do you want to bathe and pamper yourself during your next vacation? You can do both at the Cenon Aquatic Complex. Opening in July 2023, this swimming pool with a capacity of 700 people has already won over its audience by offering all kinds of activities as well as wellness. Since its opening, the complex has welcomed more than 41,000 people in 2023 and 15,000 in 2024. Starting in January, it offers a new monthly subscription formula.
” We welcome the general public, from babies 6 months to 99 years and over”, smiles Noémie Ringuet, director of the facility. As for swimming, the swimming pool with a 25-meter pool is the most sporty. But even the youngest with a 1.30 meter deep pool, equipped with massage jets and bubble benches. Even the little ones will find what they are looking for with a 40 square meter paddling pool and an outdoor paddling pool that is open from spring to autumn.
Extended offer for all viewers
It is also possible to be pampered here thanks to the wellness zone consisting of a sauna, hammam and herbal tea room. ” And add to that two private providers: a beauty salon and a small fast food restaurant”, adds Noémie Ringuet. In short, everything to be able to spend a day or an afternoon there suitable for the whole family.
In fact, there is a wide range of entertainment services offered here for all ages. ” It ranges from a water garden for 4-6-year-olds to gentle aquagymnastics for older people.”, explains the director. ” We have lessons for adults who want to learn to swim, but also coaching for people who need personalized support.”.
The establishment has been open for less than a year and is already experiencing success. ” In 2023, we reached 70% of the traffic target we set for ourselves”, rejoices its director. The future looks even more positive as pool attendance jumped by 45% between the All Souls Day and February Bank Holidays. “Dthe beginning of 2024 looks very, very strong, the first three months are very encouraging for the rest of the year”. The resort also plans to open the splashpad during the Easter holidays,” if the weather is good”.
Important inclusion for people with disabilities
In order for everyone to enjoy the pool, the facility tries to be as inclusive as possible and provides appropriate equipment. There is a HandiRoom (changing room) as well as lounge chairs and a gently sloping entrance to the pool. ” All staff have been trained to welcome people with disabilities in the best possible way., says Noémie Ringuet. ” We have acquired the Tourism & Handicap brand, which guarantees the welcome and accessibility of the site for all disabled people..