RiverSpot

RiverSpot, the free app to find swimming spots in nature, all over France. Rivers, lakes, waterfalls, gorges, and ponds—discover the most beautiful freshwater swimming spots, near you or on vacation.

🗺️ Find the perfect spot in seconds
• Explore the interactive map of freshwater swimming spots
• Search by city, address, or near you with geolocation
• Filter your search: type of body of water, nearby parking, child-friendly, accessible (for people with reduced mobility), picnic tables, etc.

🏞️ Everything you need to know before you go swimming
Each spot has its own detailed information sheet: water type, swimming options, depth, activities available, beach type, sun exposure, ease of access, amenities, etc.

🌦️ Real-time conditions on site
No more unpleasant surprises. RiverSpot gathers public data to help you choose the perfect time:
• Weather, temperature, and wind
• River water levels and flow rates (Hub'Eau hydrometry)
• Flood warnings (Vigicrues)

🧭 Get directions in a click
• Launch GPS directions to your favorite spot in your usual navigation app
• Save your favorite spots directly to your device, without creating an account

🤝 A community adventure
Do you know a beautiful, secluded, and wild swimming spot? Historic or unusual? Share it with the RiverSpot community in seconds. Every spot submission is reviewed by our team before publication. RiverSpot also relies on a public database of swimming sites listed throughout France.

🇫🇷 Your data stays in France
Respect for your privacy, data hosted in France, and anonymous use of the application.

Whether you're looking for a secluded river swim, a lakeside beach, or a refreshing waterfall, RiverSpot helps you find the perfect spot in just a few clicks.

ℹ️ Independent App
RiverSpot is a private, independent service. RiverSpot is not affiliated with any government entity, ministry, or public agency, and does not represent any public authority. Information from public sources is provided for informational purposes only.

📚 Sources of public data
• Bathing sites, data from the Ministry of Health (Open License): https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/donnees-de-rapportage-de-la-saison-balneaire-1/
• River water levels and flow rates, Hub'Eau: https://hubeau.eaufrance.fr
• Flood warnings, Vigicrues: https://www.vigicrues.gouv.fr
• Weather, Open-Meteo: https://open-meteo.com