Paris's Georges-Vallerey pool combines a seaside resort with the Olympic spirit

'Aquatic Monuments' (2/6). Throughout the summer, Le Monde brings you to public French pools with exceptional architecture. Built to host the 1924 Olympic Games, the Georges-Vallerey pool also served as a training venue for athletes during Paris 2024. Its original brutalist design is now softened by a retractable wooden roof, giving it the feel of a seaside resort.