Naturals and overflow pools

GÉRARD GAY

Gérard Gay has a display of all kinds of pools at his property near Hyères, France. Inspired by nature and a zen-like philosophy, he works with wood and sand. www.gerard-gay.com

BENOÎT DE CHAMPSAVIN

His company, Aquatec'h, specialises in the natural balance between water cycles and plants. www.aquate-ch.com

PHILIPPE ROUSSILLE

An expert in mirror effect overflow pools, Philippe Roussille also created a floor elevator, rising from the bottom of the pool until it levels it. www.elodee.fr

JEAN-CLAUDE POIRIER

The founder of Accord'eau designs pools which blend harmoniously in their environment. www.accordeau.com

VINCENT VALLÉE

Vincent Vallée is the designer of Typhas, a patented system that provides chemical-free water for an environment- friendly pool. www.typhas.fr

MARC IDOINE

Idoine has been creating custom-made luxury pools for more than 40 years. www.idoine-piscines.com

YVES LE CABEC

Le Cabec's natural pools and ponds are inspired by mountain lakes. www.lecabec-paysages.com

ARIE VAN DORP

L'Orangerie, launched in 1998, creates outdoor gardens, patios and natural ponds. His custom-made creations are built to last and he's a reference in chemical-free swimming pools. lorangerie@orange.fr