The Best Hotels with a Pool within 2 Hours of Paris

What if ultimate luxury was simply diving into a pool surrounded by nature, just two hours from Paris? Far from the hustle and bustle of the capital, these hotels with a pool reinvent the chic getaway in an open-air version. From designer basins in the heart of forests to laps with a view over the fields or a lazy break in lush gardens... we’ve hand-picked these addresses as much for cooling off as for slowing down, savoring, and truly switching off. Whether as a couple, with friends, or with family, head for these luxury refuges where weekends are lived in the water.

For a weekend close to Paris, in the heart of the Touraine forest, Loire Valley Lodges offers a timeless parenthesis designed to truly unplug. Here, there is no classic building: you sleep in 5-star contemporary lodges perched in the heart of 300 hectares of woodland, each with its terrace opening onto the canopy—many with a hot tub. Luxury is discreet, almost wild, with an arty decor designed by artists, mixing raw materials, artworks, and thoughtful details.

From the moment you arrive, the tone is set: breathe in the scents of fresh herbs in the aromatic courtyard, enjoy the silence, and observe this omnipresent nature, living outside as much as inside. The program? Forest walks, reading, sunbathing on the terrace… and especially a dip in the 20-meter lap pool, hidden behind the farmhouse and surrounded by vegetation. You can do laps before stretching out on a sun lounger or sipping a homemade infusion.

We love: The forest massages performed directly on your lodge's terrace, lulled by the sounds of the forest. A total immersion where you finally slow down, far from everything.

1 All. de la Duporterie, 37320 Esvres. Starting from €350 per night

Arriving at Les Sources de Cheverny, located between vineyards and chateaus just a stone's throw from Chambord and Chenonceau, you discover a true postcard setting. Everything here is designed to make you lose track of time: an elegant chateau, stone houses, cabins tucked into the greenery, and a lake bordered by vegetation make up this magnificent 5-star estate in the heart of the Loire Valley. The rooms, spread between the chateau and the hamlet, evoke a chic country house spirit with vintage furniture, natural materials, and nods to the region.

Outside, the pool blends into the landscape, surrounded by trees. You can alternate between a few strokes, a nap on a deckchair, and reading in the sun. To prolong the moment, head to the Caudalie spa with its relaxation pool, hammam, and outdoor hot tub. Between dips, take a seat at the table. Le Favori (Michelin-starred) offers fine cuisine rooted in the terroir, while L’Auberge provides a convivial, more relaxed, but equally gourmet version.

We love: The suite perched above the lake with its private Nordic bath—the perfect spot to lounge facing nature, far from everything.

23 Rte de Fougère, 41700 Cheverny. Starting from €390 per night.

Facing the sea, just steps from the legendary Planches, Le Royal Deauville has dominated the most Parisian of seaside resorts for over a century. Here, everything evokes French elegance: a majestic facade, crystal chandeliers, large cozy lounges, and rooms decorated in Toile de Jouy… You enter as if into a movie set, with a sensation that immediately cuts you off from urban daily life. The rooms and suites cultivate a classic charm with noble fabrics and canopy beds.

The pool heated to 28°C, located in front of the hotel, becomes the ideal spot as soon as the sunny days return. What could be more pleasant than swimming with the hotel’s iconic architecture as a backdrop? Then, head to the spa to extend the break in the hammam, sauna, or by opting for one of their treatments. Between a stroll on the beach, a drink at the bar to the sound of the piano, and dinner at the delicious Côté Royal, the stay quickly feels like a grand seaside weekend.

We love: The bicycles (electric or manual) lent by the hotel to ride along the beach, head to Trouville, or escape into the Normandy countryside effortlessly.

Bd Eugène Cornuche, 14800 Deauville. Starting from €346 per night.

On the heights of Honfleur, with the sea in your sights, Les Jardins de Coppélia is the perfect base for a Normandy escape that is out of the ordinary. Behind this history-filled manor, entirely redesigned with a contemporary spirit, lies an intimate address where everything invites you to slow down without ever sacrificing comfort. Here, only a few rooms and suites are designed as elegant refuges. You settle in as if at home, with hotel service and that little extra soul that makes you want to stay longer.

Walking through the park, you’ll find the pool, discreetly integrated into the landscape. Do a few laps before lying in the sun, lulled by the surrounding calm. At the table, Le Capucine plays a well-executed bistronomic score, with local and organic products featured in inspired dishes. For a more relaxed atmosphere, Le P’tit Yard invites you to share dishes by the fire or on the terrace.

We love: The intimate atmosphere of the manor and its unobstructed view of the sea, a rare find so close to the town.

478 Route du Bois du Breuil, 14600 Pennedepie. Starting from €190 per night.

Just 45 minutes from Paris, the Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu by Maisons de Campagne offers a total change of scenery without leaving the Île-de-France. Once past the gate and the lime-tree-lined driveway, the scene is set: moats, a 12-hectare wooded park, and the elegant silhouette of the chateau… It’s hard to believe you are still so close to the capital. Designed like a large country house, the place is ultra-convivial: you feel right at home!

The rooms, spread between the chateau and its outbuildings, all open onto nature. Regarding the pool, there is a double choice: an outdoor pool on sunny days to enjoy the park, or an indoor pool under a glass roof for laps all year round. Between swims, you can take a boat trip on the moats, a game of tennis, or a bike ride to discover the estate. Everything is designed for letting go, right down to the all-inclusive dining, which alternates between high-quality buffets, nostalgic snacks, and generous brunches.

We love: The boat ride on the moats, completely unexpected so close to Paris, which will delight both young and old.

Rue du Ctre, 78770 Villiers-le-Mahieu. Starting from €562 per night.

1h40 from Paris, in the Yonne, the Domaine du Roncemay reveals its 140 hectares of greenery. Here, Burgundy is experienced at its finest: a stone chateau, a typical farmhouse, a golf course as far as the eye can see… and an immediate sensation of space and calm. You can stay in the chateau or its outbuildings, depending on your taste for historical or contemporary decor. Wood, stone, and warm fabrics: each space gently opens onto the surrounding nature.

Head for the outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off after a round of golf or a bike ride in the countryside. If the weather turns cloudy, the spa takes over with an indoor pool and hammam. You can then dine at the convivial bistro or the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, depending on your mood and budget.

We love: The immense 140-hectare estate that allows you to move from golf to the pool, then to a nature walk without ever leaving the hotel.

Boisserelle, 89110 Chassy. Starting from €285.

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