Aquabulle

Aquabulle is an aquatic centre in Laval, in the Mayenne department, located on Rue du Commandant Cousteau just north of the city centre. It's a community leisure facility combining lap swimming, water play areas, and a wellness zone — a regular stop for families and residents across the Pays de la Loire region looking for an easy day of swimming close to home.

What's inside Aquabulle?

The complex spans a total of 1,440 m² of water surface across several pools built for different uses, from serious lane swimming to open play. The indoor pool comes with a 30-metre slide plus a set of water features — geysers, water jets, hydromassage benches, and swan-neck fountains — aimed mostly at younger visitors but popular with adults too when they want a livelier swim.

Water is kept at around 30°C year-round, which makes the indoor pool a viable outing whatever the season, especially in autumn and winter when outdoor pools nearby are closed.

Is the wellness area worth the extra time?

Alongside the pools, Aquabulle runs a wellness area with a hammam, jacuzzi, sauna, and hydromassage shower. It's a good way to close out a swimming session, particularly for visitors coming without children who want a calmer, more restorative part of the complex to unwind in after laps or before heading home.

What happens in summer?

During the summer holidays, Aquabulle opens an additional outdoor water park with two extra pools fitted with water games and a 22-metre, two-lane slide. Inflatable structures are set up on land as well, and BAFA-certified instructors run free activity sessions for children. This is the busiest stretch of the year for families, since the outdoor section adds more space and attractions than the indoor pool alone offers.

What activities are on offer?

Aquabulle isn't just open swimming — the centre runs regular classes too: swimming lessons for children and adults, aquabike, and aquagym. That makes it a practical option for people living in Laval longer-term who want to combine a pool visit with a recurring fitness routine rather than a one-off trip.

How do you get there?

Aquabulle sits on Rue du Commandant Cousteau in Laval, in an easily reachable part of the city just north of the centre. The facility is run by Laval Agglomération, so current opening hours and pricing are best checked through the municipality's official channels before a visit — hours vary by day of the week, and the summer season adds a separate schedule for the outdoor park.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquabulle open all year? Yes, the indoor pool operates year-round with water kept at around 30°C. The outdoor water park only opens as an extra addition during the summer holidays.

Is it a good choice for kids? Yes, the centre is particularly family-friendly — the slides, water play features, and (in summer) BAFA-led activity sessions are aimed mainly at children, though adults make regular use of the lap pool and wellness area too.

What can you do there besides recreational swimming? Aquabulle offers swimming lessons, aquabike, and aquagym — regular classes for visitors who want to pair a pool visit with structured physical activity.

Is there a relaxation area for adults? Yes, the complex includes a wellness zone with a hammam, jacuzzi, sauna, and hydromassage shower, separate from the main pool area.