I have relied on many great websites for advice and tips and wanted to ensure that other people can find the same resources as I have. I will try and maintain this list as I progress.
My number on go to resource. A great French forum for swimming pool construction. There are also lots of photos to provide inspiration or details of construction concepts. It is in French, but nothing that Google Translate cannot handle
This was the first forum that I found and full of really useful information on pool construction and photos of other people’s projects. Similar to the euaplaisir forum, it is in French, but clearly ideal when planning to build in France
Another blog on a DIY pool construction, using polystyrene block construction method. However, of particular inspiration for me was the hidden roller shutter and terracing
https://www.french-property.com/guides/france/building/planning/permission
A good English language website, with lots of good advice on the French planning process and general advice on property in France