Piscine de Florennes - Access-i

The entrance to the swimming pool is not visible. When you reach the sports centre's general car park, follow the road down to the rear of the building, where 2 disabled parking spaces are available close to the entrance.

In addition to the outside staircase, there is a vertical lift to the pool level.

You must remove your shoes before entering the changing room corridor: benches and a shelf are available.

There is an individual changing room and 2 adapted communal changing rooms, all 3 equipped with flip-up seats and grab bars.

The lockers operate with a centralised locking system, very easy to use with a wristband! Don't hesitate to ask if you have difficulty using a keypad.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath (on the same level) ! You can ask to deactivate them.

Strong points

The building is not accessible on foot from the street or from the park, as the slopes are too long and too steep. 

When you arrive from the general car park of the sports centre, the entrance to the swimming pool is slightly hidden at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance.

In addition to the external staircase, a vertical lift with automatically opening swing doors provides access to the pool entrance level. This lift is locked outside public opening hours. If it is not unlocked when you arrive, call the number displayed next to the button.

Inside, everything is on one level.

At reception, there is a suitably equipped adapted toilet with washbasin, but you have to go through a door with a clearance of 82.5 cm.

There is an individual adapted cubicle large enough to handle 2 wheelchairs. It is equipped with a seat that can be raised and support bars, as well as a hairdryer placed at the right height.

The 2 adapted changing rooms are also equipped with a seat that can be raised and grab rails.

A swimming pool wheelchair is available in the adapted cabin. Personal wheelchairs can remain in the locked changing room.

The lockers have a centralised locking system, which is very easy to use with a wristband. Don't hesitate to ask at the ticket office if you have difficulty using a keypad.

In the changing area, there is a toilet cubicle and an individual adapted shower, equipped with a seat, grab rails and a washbasin.

The foot bath has a slope (8% over 2 m) with no steps and handrails.

The communal showers are on the same level and equipped with a seat and grab bars.

There is a water-entry device with a seat.

Strong points

Points of attention

The building is not accessible on foot from the street or from the park, as the slopes are too long and too steep. 

When you arrive from the general car park of the sports centre, the entrance to the swimming pool is slightly hidden at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance.

In addition to the external staircase, a vertical lift with automatically opening swing doors provides access to the pool entrance level. This lift is locked outside public opening hours. If it is not unlocked when you arrive, call the number displayed next to the button.

Inside, everything is on one level.

At reception, there is a suitably equipped adapted toilet with washbasin, but you have to go through a door with a clearance of 82.5 cm.

There is an individual cubicle and 2 adapted communal changing rooms, all equipped with a seat and flip-up grab rails.

A swimming pool wheelchair is available in the adapted cabin.

The lockers have a centralised locking system, which is very easy to use with a wristband. Don't hesitate to ask at the ticket office if you have difficulty using a keypad.

In the changing area, there is a toilet cubicle and an individual adapted shower, equipped with a seat, grab rails and a washbasin.

The foot bath has a slope (8% over 2 m) with no steps and handrails.

The communal showers are on one level and equipped with a seat and grab rails.

The pool is accessible via ladders fitted with handrails. There's also a water-entry device with a seat.

Strong points

Points of attention

When you arrive via the sports centre's general car park, the entrance to the swimming pool is at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance, at the foot of the stairs and the lift to the entrance.

The doors to the entrance are automatic sliding doors.

The unglazed reception desk faces the entrance. Assistance dogs can be taken care of by reception staff.

Don't hesitate to ask for a wristband to lock the lockers and for someone to show you around the facilities.

In the corridor leading to the changing rooms, the clearance of the access control gate is indicated by pedometer blocks.

The outside staircase, the foot bath and the ladders leading to the pool are fitted with handrails on both sides.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath ! You can ask to deactivate them.

You can leave your walking stick on the window sill in the lifeguards' room.

The perimeter of the pool is detectable by foot (grid) and a smoother tiled strip indicates the position of the shallow water ladders.

It is possible to swim in a separate corridor, subject to prior booking and at certain times when the pool is less busy. Call 071 68 92 68 to book.

Strong points

Points of attention

When you arrive via the sports centre's general car park, the entrance to the swimming pool is at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance, at the foot of the stairs and the lift to the entrance.

The doors to the entrance are automatic sliding doors.

The unglazed reception desk faces the entrance. Assistance dogs can be taken care of by reception staff.

Don't hesitate to ask for a wristband to lock the lockers and for someone to show you around the facilities.

In the corridor leading to the changing rooms, the clearance of the access control gate is indicated by pedometer blocks. The contrasts have been designed to make it easier to find your way around and locate the doors and equipment. Signage is large and well contrasted.

The outside staircase, the foot bath and the ladders leading to the pool have handrails on both sides.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath ! You can ask to deactivate them.

You can leave your walking stick on the window sill in the lifeguards' room.

The perimeter of the pool is contrasted and detectable by foot (grid) and a contrasting, smoother strip of tiles indicates the position of the shallow water ladders.

Strong points

The access road to the car park is well signposted. When you arrive from the sports centre car park, the entrance to the swimming pool is at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance, at the foot of the stairs and the lift to the entrance.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Timetables, prices and instructions for use are displayed at the reception desk, but staff have not been trained to welcome people with disabilities.

Signage with pictograms is large and well contrasted.

Don't hesitate to ask for a wristband to close the lockers and for someone to show you around the facilities.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath ! You can ask them to be deactivated.

Strong points

Points of attention

The access road to the car park is well signposted. When you arrive from the sports centre car park, the entrance to the swimming pool is at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance, at the foot of the stairs and the lift to the entrance.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Timetables, prices and instructions for use are displayed at the reception desk, but staff have not been trained to welcome people with disabilities.

Signage with pictograms is large and well contrasted.

Don't hesitate to ask for a wristband to close the lockers and for someone to show you around the facilities.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath ! You can ask them to be deactivated.

Strong points

Points of attention

The access road to the car park is well signposted. When you arrive from the sports centre car park, the entrance to the swimming pool is at the rear of the building. There are 2 disabled parking spaces close to the entrance, at the foot of the stairs and the lift to the entrance.

The unglazed reception desk is opposite the entrance. Timetables, prices and instructions for use are displayed at the reception desk, but staff have not been trained to welcome people with disabilities.

Signage with pictograms is large and well contrasted.

Don't hesitate to ask for a wristband to close the lockers and for someone to show you around the facilities.

Please note that there are automatic showers after the foot bath ! You can ask them to be deactivated.

Strong points

Points of attention