With its 5,000 m² of water, this aquatic complex is the largest in France and is about an hour from Paris. It’s enough to make you feel like you’re in *The Big Blue*… On your marks, get set, swim!
Its dimensions are impressive. Of course, we’re talking about a water park here—none other than the largest in all of France.
The largest aquatic complex in France is located 1 hour from Paris
In Chartres, a 1-hour-and-20-minute drive from Paris, lies L’Odyssée. Opened in 2009, this truly impressive complex will delight lovers of diving, swimming, and wide-open spaces… What makes it unique? The aquatic complex in Eure-et-Loir features the longest current river in Europe. But that’s not all.
L’Odyssée in Chartres also features eleven pools, including two Olympic-sized ones, a wading pool, and a 20-meter-deep diving pit (currently closed for renovations). There’s also a six-lane water slide and a 500-square-meter wavepool.
In short, this aquatic center offers a full range of activities for the whole family, both indoors and outdoors. And it’s no coincidence that Chartres has become a must-visit destination for aquatic competitions in Europe…
11 pools, including 2 Olympic-size pools, and the largest lazy river in Europe…
With over 5,000 m² of water surface area, L’Odyssée also features recreational and relaxation areas, such as a balneotherapy pool, a water slide, beaches and sun decks, and beach volleyball courts.
As for activities, there’saquabiking and baby swimming classes. Wellness enthusiasts, meanwhile, can also enjoy saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs…in short, everything you need to feel right at home in the water!
…and even a 1,300-square-meter ice rink
The craziest part: L’Odyssée also features a 1,300-square-meter ice rink that’s open year-round, except in August.
In any case, here at Paris Secret, we think we’ve found the perfect spot for this summer, when the heat is on. So, are you ready to take the plunge?
Practical information:
📍 L’Odyssée Water Park, 28000 Rue du Médecin Général Beyne, 28 000 Chartres
Travel time from Paris: about 1 hour and 16 minutes by car / about 1 hour by train
