Piscine de la Tourette à Biesme

Car park

• There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building, but it is a long way away and the road is sloping. For this reason, a second reserved parking space has been created right next to the entrance to the swimming pool. It can be accessed via the entrance gate at the junction with the N573 national road. You must ring the bell to have the gate opened. The bell is located on the post of the ‘parking PMR’ sign to the left of the gate.

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The ground is even and free of obstacles.

• The ramp is secured on the side facing the void.

• The access route has no slope.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The doors are sliding, automatic and can be opened independently.

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

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

• A pool wheelchair is available.

Horizontal movement

• All circulation is on one level with no steps.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide. The doors are easy to open independently.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Changing room

• The swimming pool has a large cubicle equipped with a lift seat with grab bars and a double transfer area. Inside the cabin, there are two large lockable lockers for storing wheelchairs and personal belongings.

• Two communal changing rooms are also adapted and equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars and a double transfer area, as well as a wide bench (50 cm) with a handrail above.

• Hair dryers are available at different heights in the corridor leading to the changing rooms.

Shower room

• The adapted, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

• The washbasin is accessible and easy to use.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet cubicle and private shower are available opposite the adapted cubicle.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Footbath

• The gently sloping footbath (5%) is wheelchair accessible.

Access to the water

• Ask the lifeguards for assistance with the mobile launch device with seat.

Restaurant

• The aisles are sufficiently wide.

• The clearance height under the cafeteria tables is 68 cm.

Footbath

• Don't be caught off guard by the automatic showers !

Car park

• There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building, but it is a long way away and the road is sloping. For this reason, a second reserved parking space has been created right next to the entrance to the swimming pool. It can be accessed via the entrance gate at the junction with the N573 national road. You must ring the bell to have the gate opened. The bell is located on the post of the ‘parking PMR’ sign to the left of the gate.

• The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• The ramp is equipped with handrails on both sides.

Entrance

• The building is easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible.

• The doors are sliding and automatic.

• The door width is at least 85 cm.

• Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.

Reception

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• All circulation is on one level with no steps.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The doors are at least 85 cm wide.

• There are benches to sit on to take off your shoes before entering the changing rooms and in the pool hall.

• There is a handrail in the wet areas, from the adapted changing rooms to the pool, via the showers and the gently sloping footbath.

Changing room

• The pool has a large cubicle equipped with a lift-up seat and grab bars.

• Two communal changing rooms are also adapted and equipped with a lift-up seat with grab bars and a wide bench (50 cm) with a handrail above.

Shower room

• The accessible, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

• The communal showers are equipped with a seat with grab bars.

Adapted toilet

• An accessible private toilet and shower cubicle with a seat and grab bars is available opposite the accessible cubicle.

• There is a washbasin in the adapted WC.

Access to the water

• The two pools are accessible via steps equipped with handrails. A mobile device for getting into the water with a seat is also available if required.

Access road from the car park

• There are no seats along the route.

Footbath

• Don't be surprised by the automatic showers !

Car park

• The general car park is located at the rear of the building and includes a parking space reserved for disabled persons. You must walk along the building and turn right to find the entrance.

• A second reserved parking space has been created near the swimming pool entrance. It is accessible from the national road junction. You must ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the ‘parking PMR’ post to the left of the gate.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles to traffic.

Access road from the street

• There is a bus stop near the swimming pool entrance.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance doors are automatic (the second door is on the left), and the reception desk is just beyond the entrance.

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

Reception

• The reception area is a logical continuation of the route.

• The reception area is quiet and has no glass walls.

• There are staff members who are trained to help people overcome obstacles, provide directions and offer guidance. Please enquire by telephone or email if you wish to swim in a separate lane.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is obstacle-free.

• The layout of the premises is simple and intuitive.

Footbath

• The footbath has a gentle slope and is equipped with handrails.

Access to the water

• The edge of the pools can be detected by foot (different texture) and guide strips on the floor (different texture detectable by foot) indicate the entrance to the showers and the position of the steps leading into the pools.

Footbath

• Please note that there are automatic showers in the corridor leading to the swimming pool. These can be deactivated on request.

Car park

• The general car park is located at the rear of the building and includes a parking space reserved for disabled persons. You must walk along the building and turn right to reach the entrance.

• A second reserved parking space has been created near the swimming pool entrance. It is accessible from the national road junction. You must ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the ‘parking PMR’ post to the left of the gate.

Access road from the car park

• There are no obstacles.

Access road from the street

• There is a bus stop near the swimming pool entrance.

Entrance

• The entrance doors are automatic (the second door is on the left), and the reception desk is just after the entrance.

• The staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.

Reception

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

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• The reception desk is not behind glass and the staff are attentive and available to help. Ask by telephone or email to swim in a separate lane if necessary.

Horizontal movement

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous throughout.

• Contrasts have been designed to facilitate orientation and use of the facilities. The signage is large and clearly contrasted.

Footbath

• The gently sloping footbath is equipped with handrails.

Access to the water

• The edge of the pools is contrasting and detectable by foot (different texture), and contrasting guide strips with a different texture indicate the entrance to the showers and the position of the steps leading into the pools.

Footbath

• Please note that there are automatic showers in the corridor leading to the swimming pool. These can be deactivated on request.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

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

Reception

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

• The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• It is possible to contact the swimming pool by email or text message (during opening hours).

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• The staff are aware of accessibility issues and are available to help.

Wi-Fi

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

Horizontal movement

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous throughout ; it allows lip reading.

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

• Signage is clearly visible.

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

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

Car park

• The car park is located at the rear. Walk along the building and turn right to find the entrance.

Reception

• No members of staff are trained in sign language.

Car park

• Car park is free.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

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

Reception

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

• The reception is quiet, open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• It is possible to contact the swimming pool by email or text message (during opening hours).

• Prices are displayed at reception.

• The staff are aware of accessibility issues and are available to help.

Horizontal movement

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous throughout ; it allows for lip reading.

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

• The signage is clearly visible.

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

Toilets

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

Car park

• The car park is located at the rear. Walk along the building and turn right to find the entrance.

Car park

• There is a parking space reserved for people with reduced mobility in the large car park behind the building. Walk up the pavement along the building and turn right to find the entrance.

• A second reserved parking space has been created right next to the swimming pool entrance, in a secure area (park). It is accessible via the entrance gate located at the junction with the N573 national road. You will need to ring the bell to open the gate. The bell is located on the post with the ‘parking PMR’ sign to the left of the gate.

Access road from the street

• There is a bus stop near the entrance.

Entrance

• The building is easy to find.

• The staff can see people arriving and are available to help.

Reception

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

• The doors are easy to open independently.

• The reception is not glass-fronted and the staff are available to show you around and help you.

• It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).

Horizontal movement

• The entire area is well lit and the signage is large and includes pictograms.

• There are handrails to help you move around the wet foot area, from the changing rooms through the showers and the footbath.

Lockers

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

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Footbath

• The footbath is easy to access, with a gentle slope.

Access to the water

• There are steps with handrails to descend into the two pools.

Footbath

• Please note that there are automatic showers in the corridor leading to the swimming pool ! They can be deactivated on request.