Piscine de la Tourette à Biesme - Access-i

A parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility has been created directly next to the entrance to the swimming pool. It is accessible via the entrance gate at the crossroads with the N573. To open the gate, ring the bell on the post. 

The doors are sliding and automatic and all access is on one level with no steps.

The pool has individual and family cubicles, as well as a large cubicle equipped for people with motor disabilities, and 2 communal changing rooms, also adapted and equipped.

Lockers are code-operated, and there are also coin-operated lockers.

The 2 pools are accessible by stairs, and a pool wheelchair and launching device are available. 

The lighting has been redesigned to be sufficient and glare-free, and contrasts help with orientation.

Don't be surprised by the automatic showers!

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There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building, but it is a long walk and the road slopes. For this reason, a 2nd reserved parking space has been created directly next to the entrance to the swimming pool. It can be accessed via the entrance gate at the crossroads with the N573. You have to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the "PRM car park" signpost to the left of the gate. 

The gates are automatic sliding doors and all access is on one level with no steps.

The pool has a large cabin equipped with a flip-up seat, grab rails and a double transfer area. In the cabin, there are 2 large lockable lockers for wheelchairs and personal belongings.

2 communal changing rooms have also been adapted and are equipped with a flip-up seat with grab rails and a double transfer area, as well as a wide bench (50 cm) with a handrail above it.

A swimming pool wheelchair is available.

A private adapted toilet and shower cubicle is available opposite the adapted cubicle.

The foot bath has a gentle slope (5%) and is wheelchair accessible. Don't be surprised by the automatic showers!

Ask the lifeguards about using the mobile launching device with seat.

Hairdryers are available in the corridor leading to the changing rooms.

Strong points

There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building, but it is a long walk and the road slopes. For this reason, a 2nd reserved parking space has been created directly next to the entrance to the swimming pool. It can be accessed via the entrance gate at the crossroads with the N573. You have to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the "PRM car park" signpost to the left of the gate. 

The gates are automatic sliding doors and all access is on one level with no steps.

There are benches to sit on and remove your shoes before entering the cabin and in the pool hall.

The pool has a large changing room equipped with a flip-up seat and grab rails. 2 communal changing rooms have also been adapted and are equipped with a lift-up seat with grab rails and a wide bench (50 cm) with a handrail above it.

There is a handrail in the wet foot areas, from the adapted changing rooms to the swimming pool, via the showers and the gently sloping foot bath. A pool wheelchair is also available if required.

The communal showers have a seat with grab rails. Don't be fooled by the automatic showers! A private adapted toilet and shower cubicle with a seat and grab rails is available opposite the adapted cubicle.

The 2 pools are accessible

Strong points

Points of attention

The general car park is at the rear of the building and includes a parking space reserved for the disabled. Walk up the side of the building and down to the right to find the entrance.

A second reserved parking space has been created near the entrance to the swimming pool. It is accessible from the road junction. You need to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the "PRM parking" post to the left of the griille.

There is a bus stop close to the pool entrance.

The entrance gates are automatic (the 2nd gate is on the left), and the reception desk is just beyond the gate. 

The staff are aware of the issues and are available to help. Ask by telephone or e-mail to swim in a separate corridor.

Please note that there are automatic showers in the shower corridor. They can be disabled on request.

The gently sloping foot bath is equipped with handrails.

The edges of the pools are detectable by foot (different textures) and guide strips on the floor (different textures detectable by foot) indicate the entrance to the showers and the position of the stairs leading to the pools.

Strong points

The general car park is at the rear of the building and includes a parking space reserved for the disabled. Walk up the side of the building and down to the right to reach the entrance.

A second reserved parking space has been created near the entrance to the swimming pool. It is accessible from the road junction. You need to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the "PRM parking" post to the left of the griille.

There is a bus stop close to the pool entrance.

The entrance gates are automatic (the 2nd gate is on the left), and the reception desk is just beyond the gate. 

The reception desk is not glazed and the staff are aware of this and available to help. Ask by phone or email to swim in a separate corridor if necessary.

Lighting is sufficient and continuous throughout. Contrasts have been designed to make it easier to find your way around and use the equipment. Signage is large and well contrasted.

Please note that there are automatic showers in the shower corridor. They can be deactivated on request.

The gently sloping foot bath has handrails.

The edges of the pools are contrasting and detectable by foot (different textures) and contrasting guide strips with different textures indicate the shower entrances and the position of the stairs leading to the pools.

Strong points

The pool can be contacted by email or text message (during opening hours).

The car park is at the back. Go up the side of the building and down to the right to find the entrance.

There is sufficient, continuous lighting throughout, and signage is clearly visible. 

The staff are aware of the issues and available to help.

Strong points

Points of attention

The pool can be contacted by email or text message (during opening hours).

The car park is at the back. Go up the side of the building and down to the right to find the entrance.

There is sufficient, continuous lighting throughout, and signage is clearly visible. 

The staff are aware of the issues and available to help.

Strong points

There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building. Go up the pavement alongside the building and down to the right to find the entrance. 

A 2nd reserved parking space has been created directly next to the pool entrance, in a secure area (car park). It can be accessed via the entrance gate at the crossroads with the N573. You have to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the post of the "parking PMR" sign to the left of the gate. 

There is a bus stop close to the entrance.

The reception area is not glazed and staff are available to show and help. The whole area is well lit and the signage is large and includes pictograms.

There are handrails for walking in the wet foot area, from the changing rooms through the showers and the foot bath. The foot bath is easy to cross, with a gentle slope. Be careful, there are automatic showers! They can be deactivated on request.

There are lockers that can be locked with a key and a coin.

Stairs with handrails lead down to the 2 pools.

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