Piscine modèle Gerpiam

The 1960s and 1970s were a significant period in France for the construction of sports facilities, particularly swimming pools. While the results of the 1000 Pools initiative launched in 1969, including the well-known Tournesol pools, are widely recognized, this momentum began earlier in the early years of the Fifth Republic. Beyond their function in physical education and drowning prevention, swimming pools have become emblematic of national territorial development policies while also enhancing the tourism appeal of local communities.