Lac de la Cavayère, Recreational lake near Carcassonne, Aude, France.
Lac de la Cavayère covers approximately 247 acres (100 hectares) and is surrounded by pine forests, hills, and Mediterranean scrubland, offering sandy beaches and shaded grassy areas for relaxation and outdoor activities.
The lake was created in 1985 following a forest fire that destroyed much of the surrounding pine forest, when Mayor Raymond Chesa initiated a project to transform the burned area into a recreational space by constructing a dam.
The site hosts community events including concerts, sports competitions, and festivals during summer months, serving as a gathering place for local residents and contributing to the social life of the Carcassonne area.
Visitors can access the lake by car via the RD 6113 road with free parking, by bicycle following trails from Carcassonne, or on foot using the GR36 hiking path, which takes approximately 90 minutes from the medieval city.
The lake offers year-round fishing for predatory species including perch, pike, zander, and black bass, with a designated float tube fishing zone available from September through June for permit holders.
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