We will be in Provence in mid-May. I have been looking at places in Vaison de Romaine and Grasse. Many have pools. None of them indicate whether they are heated or not. Will it be warm enough to use a pool there in May? Are pools usually heated or not?
Thanks for your help, Cynthia
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33846 posts
Most pools are not heated. I expect that if you hop in, you may hop out fairly quickly.
Then again, you may get a heated one. Best way to find out would be to ask the host....
Posted by
OP
little rock arkansas
33 posts
Thank you Nigel.
Posted by
Paris
2466 posts
If the pool is heated, it will say so in the advertisement.
You may have to uncover the pool, and heat it before you get in, though - in my opinion, this will take too long.
Posted by
Portsmouth
5541 posts
I had a heated pool in Provence, not that this helps you much! If you're renting a place you'll be sure to know whether it is or not as it will be prominently advertised.
Posted by
Boulder, CO, USA
719 posts
We've been to Provence many times with our kids, usually in late May or early June and they have been swimming every on every trip except '13, which was ridiculously cold in Europe.
This includes swimming pools in St. Remy and the river at Pont du Gard, which clearly isn't heated. Depends on the year (even the day!) but if it's an average year then you're probably good to go.
Posted by
OP
little rock arkansas
33 posts
Thanks to everyone for the information--sounds like I will pack a bathing suit in case the weather cooperates.