Swimming

There are a number of option around Barrou for swimming with outdoor pools nearby at  Le Grand Pressigny, Descartes and an indoor complex at Chatellerault.

 Descartes (14km)offers a heated outdoor swimming pool complex with slides open July and August with a baby pool, 25 metre pool and large sunbathing area plus cafeteria.

At Chatellerault you will also find an indoor swimming pool with tubes, a baby pool, competition pool and Jacuzzi. The opening hours are a bit erratic but an afternoon visit should find it open every day.  There is also an indoor ice skating rink. 

For the more adventurous you can walk to the neighbouring village of Lesigny (2km) offering safe river swimming as well as a picnic area.