The weather is hot, and you have been traveling for more than a day – you cannot stand it anymore and you need to freshen up?
You already checked out from the hotel and you spent the day sweating, so you need to take a shower?
If you don’t want to pay for a hotel room just to take a quick shower, it’s good to know that it is possible to take a shower in several places all over Paris.
Some of them are free of charge, and some have a cost.
City Showers
In almost every district of Paris, you can find city showers with single cabins, and you can shower for free.
The opening hours differ from place to place, so I would recommend you visit their page here to check that out (website in French).
Do I need to bring anything with me? The answer is YES!
- your shower gel and shampoo
- your towel
They are open all year long, except during the following holidays: 1st of January, 1st of May, 14th of July, 15th of August and 25th of December.
They are usually clean and well-maintained.
⚠️ These showers are part of a program set up by the city of Paris to allow homeless people to shower.
CDG Airport
If you can afford it on your travel expenses and you find yourself in the heart of the Paris CDG Airport, in the international transit area of Terminal 2E, gate L, you can access a shower cabin in the Lounge Instant Paris area.
The cost is €20 for one person and €30 for two persons, which will allow you to enjoy a nice shower for up to 45 minutes.
Gas Stations
If you are driving and are getting close to Paris, or just leaving it, you also have the possibility of taking a shower in one of the gas stations offering this option.
They usually charge you for it, but nothing is better than a nice shower during a long trip!
Outside of Paris, you can find showers in the following gas stations:
- Aire de Lisse (A6 highway)
- Aire du Plessis-Picard-Ourdy (A5a Highway)
- Aire de Galande La Mare-Laroche (A5b highway)
- Centre Routier Paris Sud-Est (A5b highway)
You can also check which other gas stations are offering shower cabins to travelers in other parts of France here (website in French).
Swimming Pools
And if you find the previous showers a bit unusual, you can go and shower in one of the many swimming pools in Paris.
There are many advantages to this option:
1/ A locker, to store your luggage during your shower (if you have suitcases just go to the 2nd one below)
2/ You can enjoy the pools and take a dip
3/ A hair dryer (useful in winter)
4/ The very affordable price: €3.50 per entry
Please find the list of all municipal swimming pools here (site in French).
⚠️ The timetables may change during the year due to the activities of clubs, associations and schools. Some pools are also closed on public holidays.
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