Top 10 most beautiful pools

The fine weather has finally returned, and the first rays of sunshine have come back to touch our skin. To make the most of your summer, what could be better than spending your free time swimming, particularly in your pool? If you’re looking to buy a property where you can realise your dreams, don’t go away, this Top list is for you.

1- Villa in Caudè-de-Fenouillèdes (66)

This large 50m2 pool is located in a magnificent property in the Corbières, at 347 metres altitude. Comprising two houses, this 250 m2 habitable villa sits on a 3,000 m2 plot. The first house (approximately 150 m2) offers a living-dining room with a fireplace, a large bathroom, three bedrooms and a fitted kitchen with access to the terrace. An independent space (with its own entrance) completes this villa, comprising a living area, a kitchen of approximately 32m2, a bedroom, a bathroom and a WC. The second house offers a living area of approximately 34m2, a bathroom, and three bedrooms. More information here.

What we like: the tiled floor surrounding the pool and the seahorse overlooking it give it originality. Both houses belong to the villa, which allows you to swim without any overlooking neighbours.

2- Villa in Tourrettes-sur-Loup (06)

This salt water pool and jacuzzi are located in a villa in the Alpes-Maritimes department. The property, set on a 2,500m2 plot, offers an original large living room, a semi-open fitted and equipped kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three WC. All in southern colours! More information here.

What we like: that the jacuzzi and pool are in the “typical southern” garden which offers us a panoramic view. Furthermore, for the pleasure of both young and old, the pool has a slide, ensuring fun this summer.

3- Villa in Céret (66)

This villa of approximately 160m2 with an independent apartment is located in Céret, in a paradisiacal location, all on a 3,300 m2 plot. It offers a cathedral-style living/dining room of approximately 50m2 with fireplace, a closed and covered terrace, an independent kitchen, three bedrooms, a dressing room, a shower room, two WC, two garages, a car shelter, a workshop and an air-conditioned cellar. More information here.

What we like: the pool (constructed and heated with counter-current swimming) is located in a restful place facing a magnificent landscape. The trees and flowers on this plot make us feel like we’re on holiday, while being in our own house!

4- Thatched cottages in Blaru (78)

This heated pool is located 70km from Paris West, in Blaru. This ensemble of two thatched cottages comprises two bedrooms, a vast living dining room with fireplace, a fitted equipped kitchen, a balneo bathroom with Italian shower for the first, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fitted equipped kitchen for the second. All set within a landscaped park of approximately 12,700 m2. More information here.

What we like: the pool (heated and secured) is equipped with a counter-current swimming system, a jacuzzi and a three-metre diving pit. Furthermore, the roof filters the sun’s rays to avoid skin burns.

5- Architect’s villa in Mougins (06)

This architect’s villa of approximately 250m2 is located in Mougins. It offers fifteen bedrooms, 75m2 of living space with fireplace, a fitted and equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a shower room. More information here.

What we like: the pool is large enough to do lengths for swimming enthusiasts. In addition to the pool, there is a pool-house and a barbecue area.

6- Villa in Porto Vecchio (20)

This 430m2 habitable property, located in Porto Vecchio, sits on a 2,400m2 plot and offers a large room of 132m2 with an indoor pool of 8m by 4m, a sauna and a shower room but also a large living room of 68m2, a dining area with a fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, three shower rooms. The villa also has two independent apartments of 80m2. More information here.

What we like: that the pool is indoors. While being at home one can relax as if we were at a spa. The atmosphere there is restful.

7- Estate in Albas (46)

Located in Albas, this 300 m2 estate on 2.00 hectares offers three independent dwellings with distant views of the surrounding countryside. A main dwelling of 105m2 with mezzanine and glass-sided living room on three sides, a renovated old house on two levels as an independent dwelling and a stone building are examples of what you can find in this vast estate. More information here.

What we like: the overflow pool (10m x 5m) is located in a pleasant environment and its originality is breathtaking. Furthermore, as it is heated, you can enjoy it in winter as well as in summer.

8- Character house in Uzès (30)

This magnificent character house of 163m2 habitable space on 1,500m2 of landscaped land, is located 7km from Uzès. It offers: three bedrooms and a study which can be converted into a fourth bedroom, a living space with traversant exposure, a fitted kitchen, two shower rooms, two WC, a veranda and other assets which will delight you. More information here.

What we like: the pool (5.50m x 3.50m) is in the midst of nature: the garden surrounding the pool is composed of a multitude of flowers, allowing you to enjoy the intoxicating scents of flowers while swimming.

9- Character house in Névez (29)

6km from the sea, this character house located in the commune of Névez will seduce you. Dating from the 16th century, this property comprises two stone houses where you can find notably four bedrooms and a large living/dining room of approximately 45m2 with a granite fireplace in the main house, or two bedrooms and a laundry room in the second. More information here.

What we like: the heated pool allows you to enjoy it in every season. Furthermore, it is large enough to invite your entire family or all your friends at the same time!

10- Villa in Grasse (06)

In this charming 160m2 villa, located in Grasse, there are two apartments of two bedrooms each. In addition to having a pool, the city offers on the ground floor a vast living room with a beautiful fireplace, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The upper floor offers a fitted American kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room and a solarium. More information here.

What we like: that the pool is enclosed, which ensures protection, but we also like that there is space to install sun loungers in front of the pool.