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Domaine provincial de Wégimont (piscine extérieure)

On the edge of the Herve plateau, in a wooded setting, the Domaine de Wégimont invites you to discover its accommodation centre (at the château), its campsite, its cultural gallery, its leisure park and its outdoor swimming pool complex.

The latter is made up of 3 pools, including :

  • A 275 m² paddling pool (40 cm deep) for children under 6.
  • A sports pool measuring 25 m by 15 m (1m40 deep).
  • An almost circular leisure pool with a waterslide and a pentaglide.

The pools are permanently heated to 26°C by solar panels. The changing rooms are equipped with lockable lockers.

The pool complex is open from 10am to 6.30pm from late April to late August and at weekends until mid-September (lifeguards may change these times if they consider that the safety of users is at risk).

On busy days (rainy days), you will be welcomed at the main ‘château’ entrance, where you will buy your ticket before returning to the ‘swimming pool’ entrance (information on the barrier at the ‘swimming pool’ entrance).

The site is on 2 levels with no lift.

Staff are on hand to help.

Animals are not allowed on site, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs, which are allowed up to the edge of the pools.

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

The access road from the street is long and sloping. Reserved parking spaces are located close to the entrance.

The complex is on 2 levels without a lift. There is a long ramp (60m) down to the changing rooms and swimming pools, but staff are available to help.

There are 2 adapted toilets equipped with grab rails : one near the entrance, and one at pool level.

A sufficiently large communal changing room is equipped with a seat and grab rails. A poolside wheelchair is available.

The lifeguards will take you in and out of the water using a manual wheelchair.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • There is a mobile payment device.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
Adapted sanitary
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

The access road from the street is long and sloping. Reserved parking spaces are located near the entrance.

There are benches near the cash desks and near the entrance.

The complex is on 2 levels without a lift. There is a long ramp (60m) down to the changing rooms and swimming pools, but staff are available to help.

There are 2 adapted toilets equipped with grab rails: one near the entrance, and one at pool level.

A communal changing room is equipped with a seat and grab rails. A poolside wheelchair is available.

There is a staircase with handrails to enter the main pool, and the lifeguards can also get you in and out of the water using a manual wheelchair.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
Access road from the car park
  • There are seats along the pathway.
  • The floor is regular.
Access road from the street
  • The floor is regular.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
  • Wheelchairs are available.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • The staircases are secure.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
Changing room
  • There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is a staircase with more than 6 steps to negotiate.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
  • There is at least one very long ramp.

Staff are on hand to provide help and guidance, but may not be available during busy periods.

The distances to be covered are great in this open-air facility.

The foot baths are secured by handrails.

The edges of the pools can be identified by foot when the slope changes and by the water intake grate.

Guide and assistance dogs are allowed up to the edge of the pools.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
  • The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • There are no guide-lines in the large pathways.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

Staff are on hand to provide help and guidance, but may not be available during busy periods.

There are long distances to cover in this open-air facility.

The cabin and locker areas lack contrast.

The foot baths are secured by handrails.

The edges of the pools are not visually contrasting, but they can be identified by foot when the slope changes and by the water intake grate.

Guide and assistance dogs are allowed up to the edge of the pools.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • The lack of contrast between the furniture and its environment makes it difficult to circulate.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
  • There is no information available in sign language.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • There is an induction loop in the reception.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by fax.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

On rainy days, you must pay your entrance fee at the main ‘castle’ entrance before returning to the ‘swimming pool’ entrance (see information on the barrier at the ‘swimming pool’ entrance).

The pool complex is large but fully fenced, and the paddling pool is separately fenced.

Staff are on hand to help.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
  • The rates are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
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