Remarkable Water Bodies of Centre-Val de Loire

A nautical base offering aquatic activities with rental services for pedal boats, canoes, and paddleboards. Equipped picnic area.

This 11-hectare artificial lake offers tree-lined paths for walking. A riverside restaurant serves meals during the summer season.

A 17-hectare artificial water body equipped with a nautical center, fitness trail, and fishing areas.

This wetland area hosts 2000 ponds created in the Middle Ages. The regional natural park protects rare bird species and aquatic plants.

This 312-hectare dam lake allows for water skiing, sailing, and swimming. A nautical base rents equipment.

Located in the heart of the Orléans forest, this water body has a natural beach and walking trails for observing local wildlife.

A 1012-kilometer river crossing Centre-Val de Loire from southeast to northwest, featuring sandbanks and natural islands.

A canal built between 1604 and 1642 connecting the Loire to the Seine over 54 kilometers, with 36 locks and a metal aqueduct.

A 180-hectare water body in Sologne, equipped with a supervised beach and areas for fishing and water sports.

The 33-hectare water body provides facilities for fishing and swimming. A medieval bridge crosses the lake and trails allow exploration.

This 75-hectare water body in the Orléans forest has a supervised beach in summer and fishing areas. Trails follow its shores.

This 160-hectare artificial water body supports fishing and water sports. The landscaped banks welcome strollers year-round.

This 70-hectare nature reserve is home to many migratory bird species. Observatories permit viewing without disturbance.

Leisure base with supervised beaches in summer, children's playgrounds, and established fishing areas around the lake.

A 52-hectare natural water body surrounded by reed beds and meadows, known for its ecological interest and migratory bird population.

This former quarry converted into a lake hosts a riverside restaurant and allows fishing. Green spaces surround this 5-hectare water body.

Water body equipped with benches, picnic tables, and shaded walking paths. Fishing is permitted in designated zones.

A 400 square meter water body equipped with a sandy beach and areas for relaxation and outdoor dining.

Located in an urban environment, this water body features developed walking paths and rest areas along the banks.

This 17-hectare artificial lake offers fishing activities and includes a leisure base with picnic tables.

This 5-hectare water body north of Saint-Amand-Montrond hosts many bird species and allows fishing.

Water body situated near inhabited areas in Indre, allowing fishing and hosting numerous bird species.

This nature reserve contains a 100-hectare water body and wetlands inhabited by over 200 bird species.

A 3-hectare water body surrounded by forests with established fishing zones and a walking trail around the site.

Natural water body located in the Indre department. The site includes an aquatic area bordered by trees and wild vegetation.

River with a supervised swimming area in summer at L'Ile-Bouchard. Facilities allow enjoyment of the water during the summer.

Water body located in a rural setting in Loiret. The site is surrounded by fields and woods, providing a natural habitat.

A 5-hectare water body surrounded by forests with a regulated fishing area and walking trails along the banks.

Recreational base located in Bourgueil offering aquatic activities and relaxation spaces by the water.