The swimming pool is located within the grounds of Collège Saint-Roch in Ferrières. It is open to the general public.
The new facilities have been designed for people with motor and sensory impairments.
Photo credits for the Saint-Roch swimming pool : © Piscine Saint-Roch
Photo credits for the technical gallery : © Plain-Pied - Laurent Duquesne
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The building is easily identifiable.
The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.
The door opens automatically.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
There is sufficient space in front of the counter, which is at a good height.
The payment system is easy to use.
All passageways are wide enough.
There is a changing room for people with reduced mobility with a pool wheelchair available. It is always possible to ask the staff on site for help with organising wheelchair management and arranging for the safe storage of the swimmer's personal wheelchair while they are swimming.
The adapted, level-access shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
An adapted toilet is available, clearly marked and easy to use.
There is an accessible and easy-to-use washbasin outside the adapted toilet.
A launch device is available. Please do not hesitate to ask the lifeguard for assistance.
Points of attention
There is a disabled parking area on the college side, quite far from the entrance, but there are plans to create two spaces closer to the entrance.
The ground is difficult to walk on in places.
There are no folding seats with grab bars in the changing room, but there is a bench with a single transfer area on one side.
The disabled toilets are equipped with a single fixed grab bar on the wall. There are plans to install a folding grab bar.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The entrance is easily identifiable.
There are no steps at the entrance.
The door opens automatically.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
The corridor leading to the changing rooms and footbath is equipped with a handrail.
There is a handrail at the exit from the footbath to the pool.
The accessible, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
The accessible toilet is easy to find.
For people who have difficulty using conventional ladders, a launch device is available. Please do not hesitate to ask the lifeguard for assistance.
Points of attention
There is a disabled parking area on the college side, quite far from the entrance, but there are plans to create two spaces closer to the entrance.
The ground is difficult to walk on in places.
The disabled toilet is equipped with a single fixed grab bar on the wall. There are plans to install a folding grab bar.
The gently sloping footbath is equipped with a single handrail on one side.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
There are no obstacles to traffic.
The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.
The door opens automatically.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is opposite the entrance.
The reception is not glass-fronted.
Raised guide lines facilitate movement to the reception.
Tactile guidance is provided from the entrance to the reception area, then to the WC and the corridor. Inside the wet area corridor, this guidance leads to the footbath.
Circulation is unobstructed.
The corridor leading to the changing rooms and the footbath is equipped with a handrail.
There is a handrail at the exit from the footbath to the pool.
The gently sloping footbath is equipped with a handrail on one side.
If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.
The door opens automatically.
Staff can see people arriving and offer assistance.
The reception is located opposite the entrance.
Raised guide lines facilitate movement to the reception.
Circulation is obstacle-free.
Contrasting tactile guidance is provided from the entrance to the reception area, then to the WC and the corridor. Next, inside the corridor of the wet area, this guidance leads to the footbath.
The corridor leading to the changing rooms and the footbath is equipped with a handrail.
There is a handrail at the exit from the footbath to the pool.
The gently sloping footbath is marked by a contrasting strip on the floor and is equipped with a handrail on one side.
If you use a white cane, you can leave it with the lifeguard while you swim.
Points of attention
The showers and changing rooms lack contrast.
The locker doors are not identifiable.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The entrance is easy to find.
Opening hours are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.
Prices are displayed at reception.
It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The entrance is easy to find.
Opening hours are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.
Prices are displayed at reception.
A mobile magnetic induction loop is available on request.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The entrance is easy to find.
Opening hours are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The premises are well lit.
Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
The toilets are easy to find.
Validity: From 14 May 2024 on 14 May 2027
Audit conducted by
Access-i informs you about the accessibility of this place based on data collected on-site at a given time. Any changes after the visit by Access-i are the responsibility of the operator.
Dernière mise à jour effectuée le 11 May 2026 - 09:59
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