Étang de la Vallée, Natural lake in Seichebrières, France.
The Étang de la Vallée spans 4 hectares, featuring four designated fishing spots and banks lined with natural vegetation.
This former gravel extraction site was converted into a water body during the 1980s to become a fishing and leisure destination.
The lake attracts anglers from across France to practice traditional carp fishing methods in a controlled environment.
Visitors can rent spots equipped with toilets, showers, and barbecues, with rates starting at 30 euros per day.
The lake houses seven sturgeons and thirty-five Japanese koi carp, with specimens reaching weights of up to 20 kilograms.
Location: Centre-Val de Loire
Address: Étang de la Vallée, 45530 Seichebrières, France 45530 Seichebrières
GPS coordinates: 47.96000,2.28833
Latest update: July 2, 2025 09:15
The bodies of water in Centre-Val de Loire include natural lakes, ponds, and artificial reservoirs. The region features Lake Éguzon for water sports, the Brenne ponds forming a mosaic of 2000 water bodies, and recreational bases like Lake Bretonnières. These sites offer opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and bird watching. The Briare Canal and Loire River also run through the region. The Sologne ponds and Orléans forest ponds are natural areas with beaches and trails.
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