Piscine Caneton

The Caneton swimming pool is a model from a national program initiated in 1969 aimed at constructing industrial-type swimming pools across France. This initiative, titled "1000 piscines," was launched by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Leisure to improve swimming skills following poor Olympic performances in 1968. Designed by architects Alain Charvier, Jean-Paul Aigrot, and Franck Charras, the Caneton project is part of a broader effort resulting in the construction of approximately 600 to 700 pools, including variants like Iris and Plein-Soleil. The program culminated in various designs, including the award-winning Tournesol concept.