The large lakes of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Natural mountain lake located at 2215 meters in the Queyras massif. The waters of the lake reflect the surrounding summits of the Hautes-Alpes.

Third-largest lake in France, fed by the Verdon river, with equipped and supervised beaches.

Lake of 328 hectares on the Verdon river with leisure areas and supervised swimming zones.

Reservoir lake of 500 hectares on the Verdon river with three nautical bases and supervised beaches.

Lake of 430 hectares fed by the Biançon river with equipped beaches and water activities.

Artificial water reservoir of 73 hectares created in 1952. The dam is 87 meters high and offers a view of the Sainte-Victoire mountain.

Largest natural altitude lake in Europe located in the Mercantour National Park, frozen in winter.

Natural lake located in the Écrins National Park, at an altitude of 850 meters, surrounded by ridges and glaciers.

Artificial lake of 28 km² fed by the Durance and Ubaye rivers, with equipped beaches and coves bordered by coniferous forests.

Small lake located in the middle of the Alpilles, starting point for hiking trails in the rocky hills.

Glacial lake situated at 2120 meters altitude. Accessed by a mountain trail from the hamlet of Orceyrette.

Artificial basin of 2 hectares located at the foot of the Colorado Provençal, arranged for swimming and water activities.

Water reservoir of 10 hectares located in the Var. Site hosts freshwater fish and aquatic birds.

Mountain water plan located in the Écrins National Park at 2414 meters of altitude. The lake's waters are fed by snowmelt.

Mediterranean lagoon of 155 square kilometers connected to the sea by the Caronte canal. Site accommodates industrial and port activities.

Wetland of 900 hectares between Hyères and La Londe-les-Maures, formerly used for salt production until 1995.

Leisure base of 35 hectares on the Durance, created by the Serre-Ponçon dam, allowing water activities.

Natural body of water in the Maures massif, surrounded by Mediterranean forests. The lake is accessible by a marked hiking trail.

Set of three natural lakes in the Mercantour National Park, accessible by a hiking trail from the village of Colmars.

Body of water located in the Trois Évêchés massif, at an altitude of 2503 meters. The lake is at the foot of Mount Verdet.

Mountain body of water in the Mercantour National Park at 2304 meters altitude. The lake is bordered by alpine meadows and rocks.

Lake located at 2353 meters in the Mercantour massif, north of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Its waters feed several mountain streams.

Water reservoir of 80 hectares located at the confluence of the Caramy and Issole rivers. The lake provides drinking water to the city of Toulon.

Natural mountain lake at 2450 meters in the Écrins massif. It is in a glacial hollow surrounded by rocky peaks.

Artificial reservoir on the Verdon, created by the Chaudanne dam. The lake extends over 3 kilometers downstream of Castillon Lake.

Hydroelectric reservoir of 80 hectares created in 1967 on the Verdon. The dam is 37 meters high and retains 5.8 million cubic meters of water.

Water reservoir built in 1854 to supply Aix-en-Provence. The dam is 25 meters high and forms a lake of 8 hectares.

Water reservoir of 400 hectares formed by the Quinson dam on the Verdon. The lake stretches over 11 kilometers long in the gorges.