The French pool sector is experiencing great success, and the Trophées de la Piscine et du Spa 2025 are the perfect barometer of this vitality. This year, the flagship event of the French Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals (FPP) celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 4, 2025, and the enthusiasm was palpable! The competition was simply a success, recording an absolute record with over 410 entries.
France is establishing itself as a true water powerhouse. The country proudly confirms its status as a world leader in the art of aquatic basins and, consequently, remains the most equipped with in-ground pools in Europe (1.73 million), ranking behind the United States and Brazil globally.
In fact, France boasts an impressive stock of 3.6 million family pools at the start of 2025. Therefore, these Trophies highlight the latest pool and spa trends shaping this dynamic market. (CF article about FPP)
The 20-Year Roll of Honour
To mark these two decades of excellence, the FPP introduced special recognition for the most awarded companies since the creation of the Trophies (over 6,000 projects examined in total).
- Gold Trophy : L’Esprit Piscine
- Silver Trophy : Diffazur Piscines
- Bronze Trophy : Carré Bleu
These companies embody the expertise and constant innovation driving the pool market in France.

The 48 awards presented this year by the jury, composed of general public journalists and a technical expert, clearly outline the future of the sector. The 1,600 member companies of the FPP are focusing their efforts on three major areas.
Three Major Trends Shaping the Pool Sector
First, ultra-personalization, with unique projects that achieve the perfect blend of technicality and aesthetics. Secondly, eco-responsibility is at the heart of concerns, thereby prioritizing sustainable solutions, low-consumption filtration, and the optimization of water and energy.
Finally, priority is given to user Well-Being, which is achieved thanks to user-friendly equipment, balneotherapy benches, and the integration of smart home automation.
Specific Trends and Jury’s Special Prizes
In addition to these main lines, several specific trends confirm the market’s transformation with the emergence of small pools (or mini-pools) and also pool renovation experiencing a notable boom, ultimately highlighting accessibility and durability.
Careful landscape integration and the use of new pool materials are also very present in the award-winning projects. To salute excellence in all its forms, six Special Jury Prizes were awarded, recognizing exceptional achievements beyond the 17 usual categories: “Conviviality” “Integration” “Heritage” “Aqualudism” “Above-Ground Spa” and « Originality”.
The Complete 2025 Roll of Honour The Winners Redefining Accessible Luxury
Here are the 2025 winners who have illustrated the ingenuity of the sector. These projects are genuine sources of inspiration for future pool or spa projects.
| Category | Trophy | Winner(s) | Brief Description / Model |
| Special 20th Anniversary Trophies | Gold Trophy (Trophée d’Or) | L’ESPRIT PISCINE | Most awarded company in the competition |
| Silver Trophy (Trophée d’Argent) | DIFFAZUR PISCINES | Most awarded company in the competition | |
| Bronze Trophy (Trophée de Bronze) | CARRÉ BLEU | Most awarded company in the competition | |
| 1. Installed Pool Small Budget (< €20,000) | Gold Trophy | PISCINES WATERAIR | Nina Model |
| Silver Trophy | PISCINES WATERAIR | Lya Model | |
| 2. Pool Less than 10 Sq. M. | Gold Trophy | ESPACE PISCINE 66 | |
| Silver Trophy | CAPELETTO / EVERBLUE PISCINES | ||
| Special Prize – Conviviality | DIFFAZUR PISCINES | Custom-made mini pool with hydrotherapy bench | |
| 3. Family Pool Freeform Shape (< 40 Sq. M.) | Gold Trophy | ILOE | Seashell model with submerged beach |
| Silver Trophy | DIFFAZUR PISCINES | Geometric vanishing-edge model | |
| 4. Family Pool Angular Shape (< 40 Sq. M.) | Gold Trophy Ex Æquo | ARMOREAL / EVERBLUE PISCINES | Vanishing-edge pool on a very steep plot |
| Gold Trophy Ex Æquo | PISCINELLE | Piscinelle Cr8 Model | |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | PISCINES 35 / L’ESPRIT PISCINE | Pool with glass wall | |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | TREMBLAIS CRÉATEUR / L’ESPRIT PISCINE | Mineral family pool (partially above ground) | |
| 5. Lap Pool | Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | PISCINES SUD OCÉAN / L’ESPRIT PISCINE | Vanishing-edge lap pool with glass side wall |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | PISCINES DE FRANCE AURILLAC | Home-automated lap pool | |
| Special Prize – Integration | AQUADIFFUSION PISCINES / CARRÉ BLEU | Contemporary concrete lap pool (25 x 3 m) | |
| 6. Exceptional Pool | Gold Trophy | PISCINE SERVICE 2A / CARRÉ BLEU | Vanishing-edge pool with natural Bali stone |
| Silver Trophy | ESPACE PISCINE 66 | ||
| 7. Night Pool | Gold Trophy | PISCINELLE – PETITE SOURCE® | PS5 Model – “Nid d’étoiles” finish (no excavation) |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | JAUNE & BLEU / L’ESPRIT PISCINE | Vanishing-edge pool facing Puy de Dôme | |
| 9. Pool Installed by a Private Individual | Gold Trophy | AQUADISCOUNT | Rectangular pool 3 x 11 m |
| Silver Trophy | AQUADISCOUNT | Rectangular pool 4 x 9 m | |
| 10. Pool Renovation | Gold Trophy Ex Æquo | LES PISCINES DELETANG / EVERBLUE PISCINES | Complete renovation and enlargement (12 x 6 m) |
| Gold Trophy Ex Æquo | NICOLLIER PISCINE / CARRÉ BLEU | Renovation of a hotel pool at 2,112m altitude (Stainless Steel tank) | |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | DIFFAZUR PISCINES | Renovation: rectangular vanishing-edge pool + round Spa | |
| Silver Trophy Ex Æquo | PISCINES DE FRANCE GUÉRANDE | Renovation of a pool and its terrace | |
| 11. Pool Cover | Gold Trophy | OZENNE PISCINES & SPAS L’ESPRIT PISCINE & AQUALIFT | Lap pool with a movable floor |
| 15. SPA | Silver Trophy | LES PISCINES DE JADE | Le SPA volcanique Model (concrete and Bali Stones) |
| Special Prize – Freestanding Spa | NICOLLIER PISCINE / CARRÉ BLEU | PerseaIN USSPA Model (5-seater Spa) | |
| 16. Public Use Pool | Gold Trophy | NICOLLIER PISCINE / CARRÉ BLEU | Custom-made mirror pool built in a hotel |
| Silver Trophy | DIFFAZUR PISCINES | Aquatic complex (relaxation basin, wild river, wave pool) | |
| 17. Environmentally Friendly Pool | Gold Trophy | PISCINE & JARDIN / EUROPISCINE | Classic pool with PoolCop home automation and variable speed pumps |
| Silver Trophy | CARRÉ BLEU / AQUA DIFFUSION PISCINES | Stainless Steel Pool (HQE Material, low energy) | |
| Other Special Prizes | Heritage Favorite Prize (Coup de Cœur Patrimoine) | PISCINELLE | Installation in a barn (indoor/outdoor feel) |
Companies such as Diffazur Piscines L’Esprit Piscine and Carré Bleu stand out for their multiple awards, confirming their role as leaders and experts in the sector.

What the 2025 Trophies reveal is that the appeal of swimming pools in France is only growing. This is because the market is driven by a dual aspiration to own basins that are both more accessible and totally personalized, coupled with a heightened environmental awareness, demanding equipment that is more planet-friendly.
Consequently, the pool has moved beyond its simple function as a piece of equipment. Instead, it has become the true symbol of a French art de vivre, a convivial place for gathering combined with a source of daily well-being, and a sign of luxury made accessible to a larger number.
The future of the sector looks bright and sparkling!