Piscine Pontoise: A Restored Icon of Art Deco Paris

Tucked beneath a vaulted glass roof in the Latin Quarter, Piscine Pontoise is a living artifact of Parisian elegance. Designed by Lucien Pollet in 1934, this art deco gem has been thoughtfully restored by Pierre Marchand Architectes to honour its original vision, where light, symmetry, and subtle detail define the space. From hand-matched paint tones to heritage signage, every element reclaims its place in the building’s layered narrative. Today, it’s more than a pool, it’s a graceful intersection of architectural legacy and everyday ritual, quietly anchoring a neighbourhood’s rhythm.