Lac des Corbeaux, Lake in La Bresse, France

Lac des Corbeaux is a lake in La Bresse, France, set in the Vosges mountains at an altitude of 887 meters. It covers a small area of 0.09 square kilometers and is surrounded by forested slopes, with clear water that reflects the sky and trees.

The lake formed after the last ice age, when glaciers left a depression that filled with water. In the 19th century, the surrounding forests were managed for timber, and the lake became a stopping point for workers and herders moving through the mountains.

The name of the lake comes from the crows that used to gather in the surrounding woods, and locals still refer to it that way. On summer weekends, families and groups of friends spread out along the grassy banks for picnics, while anglers cast their lines from the shore in the early morning.

The paths around the lake are easy to follow and suit all ages, with gentle sections near the shore and more demanding trails heading up into the mountains. It is best to visit on weekdays or early in the day to enjoy the area without many people, and to bring suitable shoes for uneven ground.

The lake is fed by underground springs, so its water stays cold even in summer. A small stone dam at one end, built long ago, is easy to miss but helps control the water level.