Wégimont Provincial Estate (outdoor swimming pool)

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked and located near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• There is a mobile payment facility.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter. The counter is at a suitable height.

• A pool wheelchair is available.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is level and free of obstacles.

• The paths are sufficiently wide.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

Adapted toilet

• There are two adapted toilets equipped with grab bars : one near the entrance and one near the pools.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

• The door is at least 85 cm wide.

Cloakroom

• A sufficiently large communal changing room is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Shower room

• The accessible shower is at ground level and equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Access to the water

• Lifeguards will help you into and out of the water using a manual wheelchair.

Access road from the street

• The access route from the street is long and sloping.

Vertical movement

• The complex is on two levels with no lifts.

• There is a long ramp (60 m) to descend to reach the changing rooms and swimming pools, but staff are available to assist.

Car park

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked and located near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is even.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• There are benches near the ticket office and near the entrance.

• A pool wheelchair is available.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The paths are wide enough.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Adapted toilet

• There are two adapted toilets equipped with grab bars : one near the entrance and one near the pools.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Shower room

• The adapted shower is on the same level and is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Cloakroom

• A communal changing room is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

Access to the water

• There is a staircase equipped with handrails to enter the large pool, and lifeguards can also help you into and out of the water using a manual wheelchair.

Access road from the street

• The access route from the street is long and sloping.

Vertical movement

• The complex is on two levels with no lift.

• There is a staircase with more than six steps.

• There is a long ramp (60 m) to descend to reach the changing rooms and swimming pools, but staff are available to assist.

Access road from the car park

• Traffic is unobstructed.

Guide dogs

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

Entrance

• The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet and not enclosed by glass.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

Vertical movement

• Stairs have at least one handrail and are secured by warning tiles.

Footbath

• Footbaths are secured by handrails.

Receptie

• Staff are on hand to help and guide you, but during busy periods they may be difficult to find.

Horizontal movement

• Distances are long in this outdoor facility.

• There are no guide lines on the wide walkways.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Access to the water

• The edges of the pools can be seen at the foot of the slope and by the presence of the water intake grate.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

• There is contrast.

Guide dogs

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

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is calm and located in a logical continuation of the route.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The layout of the premises is simple and makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Vertical movement

• Stair treads are contrasting in colour.

• Stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Footbath

• Footbaths are secured by handrails.

Reception

• Staff are on hand to help and guide visitors, but during busy periods they may be difficult to find.

Horizontal movement

• Distances are long in this outdoor facility.

• The changing room and locker area lacks contrast.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Access to the water

• The edges of the pools are not visually contrasting, but they can be seen at foot due to the change in slope and the presence of the water intake grating.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• A member of staff is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.

Reception

• There is no information available in sign language, and there are no staff members who practise sign language.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is quiet, open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• There is an induction loop at reception.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• A member of staff is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The function of each room is displayed on the door.

Lighting

• Lighting is adequate and allows lip reading.

Toilets

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

• Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.

• Staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet, easy to find and close to the entrance.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Staff are on hand to help.

Horizontal movement

• The swimming pool complex is large but fully enclosed, and the paddling pool is separately enclosed.

Vertical movement

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Entrance

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