About the Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
The municipal swimming pool of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, also known as the Saint-François pool, is an Art Deco gem dating back to 1933 and classified by Monuments & Sites.
Located just a few minutes’ walk from Place Rogier and Botanique, this 25-meter pool, featuring six lanes and period changing cabins, provides a historic and authentic setting in the heart of Brussels’ North district. After several years of renovation, the pool reopened in 2019 with modernised facilities meeting current safety and accessibility standards.
Swimmers can enjoy water maintained at 28°C in an iconic environment that combines heritage and modernity. Open seven days a week, this pool is ideal for swimming enthusiasts and architecture lovers. In case of high attendance (school groups, extracurricular activities, etc.), at least two swimming lanes are always kept available for the public. The renovation included a modern drowning-detection system and improved accessibility for people with reduced mobility, with a lift and a mobile device providing access to the pool.
Inaugurated in 1934, the Saint-François pool is a municipal facility managed by the municipality of Saint-Josse.
Inaugurated in:
1934
Management type :
MUNICIPAL
Facilities and equipment – Saint-Josse baths
Saint-Josse baths
Infrastructures of the Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
Please note: Saint-Josse baths swimming pool has no learning pool, no paddling pool, no slide, no solarium, no sauna, no steam room, no bubble baths or jacuzzis.
Adress and contact information – Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
Adress : Rue Saint-François 23-27, 1210 Saint-Josse
Phone : 02 479 65 37
Email : bains@sjtn.brussels
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7h30 – 19h |
| Tuesday | 7h30 – 19h |
| Wednesday | 7h30 – 19h |
| Thursday | 7h30 – 19h |
| Friday | 7h30 – 19h30 |
| Saturday | 12h – 19h30 |
| Sunday | 12h30 – 20h |
Opening hours may change during the summer or for exceptional closures. Check the official Bains de Saint-Josse page before travelling. Bancontact payment is available.
Last ticket sale and water exit
The Saint-Josse swimming pool asks swimmers to buy their ticket 45 minutes before closing time and to leave the pool 30 minutes before closing time.
This is to allow for the final cleaning of the day.
Entry fees – Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
MUNICIPAL RATES
| Individual | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €3 |
| Under 4 years | Free |
| Under 13 years | €1.50 |
| 60+ | €2 |
| Large families | €1.50 |
| Municipal staff, CPAS Saint-Josse, Polbruno | €2 |
| Groups of 10 or more | €2.50/person |
| Social welfare recipient | €1 |
| School group | €1.50/person |
| Entry cards | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 entries (valid for 1 year) | €27 |
| Subscriptions | Price |
|---|---|
| 6 months adult | €100 |
| 6 months – 18 years, 60+ years, social welfare recipient | €60 |
| 1 year adult | €180 |
| 1 year – 18 years, 60 years +, social welfare recipient | €110 |
RATES OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPALITY
| Individual | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €4.50 |
| Under 4 years | Free |
| Under 13 years | €2.50 |
| 60+ | €3.50 |
| Large families | €2.50 |
| Municipal staff, CPAS Saint-Josse, Polbruno | €3.50 |
| Groups of 10 or more | €4/person |
| Social welfare recipient | €2 |
| School group | €2.50/person |
| Entry cards | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 entries (valid for 1 year) | €40.50 |
| Subscriptions | Price |
|---|---|
| 6 months adult | €160 |
| 6 months – 18 years, 60+ years, social welfare recipient | €100 |
| 1 year adult | €280 |
| 1 year – 18 years, 60 years +, social welfare recipient | €190 |
Activities offered by the Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
Saint-Josse baths swimming pool offers aquatic activities for adults and children.
| Day | Hours | Activity | Organisation | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 15h30-16h30 | Aquagym | Maison de la Famille | T 02 219 70 77 www.maisonfamille.be |
| Tuesday | 16h30-18h30 | Children swimming lessons (FR) | Inser’action asbl | T 02 217 53 78 www.inseraction.be |
| Wednesday | 13h30-16h30 | Children swimming lessons (NL) | Aquatix Bxl vzw | 0489 31 15 83 www.aquatixbxl.com |
| Thursday | 16h30-18h45 | Children swimming lessons (FR) | Inser’action asbl | T 02 217 53 78 www.inseraction.be |
| Friday | 18h30-20h | Synchronised Swimming Club | BRASS | G 0477/75.88.82
www.ebrass.be |
| Sunday | 10h-12h | Women’s swimming lessons Aquagym |
Objectif Bien-Etre asbl | G 0487 51 38 13 www.facebook.com/obe1210 |
Aquatic activities at the Saint-Josse pool include aquagym classes, senior aquagym classes, a children’s swimming school and a synchronised swimming club. Swimming lessons organised by Inser’action ASBL lead to officially recognised swimming certificates.
| Day | Hours | Activity | Organisation | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 15h30-16h30 | Aquagym | Maison de la Famille | T 02 219 70 77 www.maisonfamille.be |
| Tuesday | 16h30-18h30 | Children swimming lessons (FR) | Inser’action asbl | T 02 217 53 78 www.inseraction.be |
| Wednesday | 13h30-16h30 | Children swimming lessons (NL) | Aquatix Bxl vzw | 0489 31 15 83 www.aquatixbxl.com |
| Thursday | 16h30-18h45 | Children swimming lessons (FR) | Inser’action asbl | T 02 217 53 78 www.inseraction.be |
| Friday | 18h30-20h | Synchronised Swimming Club | BRASS | G 0477/75.88.82
www.ebrass.be |
| Sunday | 10h-12h | Women’s swimming lessons Aquagym |
Objectif Bien-Etre asbl | G 0487 51 38 13 www.facebook.com/obe1210 |
Every Sunday morning between 10h and 12h, the swimming pool at the Saint-Josse baths is rented out by the ASBL Objectif Bien-être. This association offers aquagym and swimming classes, as well as free swimming periods reserved for women.
For more information, contact the ASBL by e-mail obe1210@hotmail.com or telephone 0487/51 38 13.
Water quality
Saint-Josse baths feature a modern water filtration system installed during the latest renovations in 2019.
Rules of the Saint-Josse baths swimming pool
Accessibility – Saint-Josse baths
The Saint-Josse municipal swimming pool is just a stone’s throw from the Botanique and Rogier.
Nearest public transport stops to reach the Saint-Josse swimming pool:
- Metro: Botanique or Rogier stop (lines 2 and 6)
- Tram: Gillon stop (lines 92 and 93)
Other public swimming pools located in the vicinity of the Saint-Josse swimming pool:
