Lac de la Gèmerie, Recreational lake in Arnage, France.
Lac de la Gèmerie is a recreational lake in Arnage featuring a sandy beach and a walking path that loops around the water for about a mile. The swimming area is supervised by lifeguards and clearly marked for safe water activities.
The lake was created to meet the recreational needs of people living in the Le Mans region. Its development provided local residents with a natural retreat close to home.
The lake serves as a gathering place for locals seeking outdoor recreation and social time near the water. Families and friends meet here regularly to swim and relax together by the shore.
The lake is freely accessible with no entrance fee and remains open throughout the day. The beach and walking paths are well-maintained, and parking is available for visitor convenience.
The water maintains a pleasant temperature even into autumn, allowing swimmers to enjoy extended bathing seasons beyond the typical summer period. This natural advantage of the lake's thermal properties draws visitors who want to swim when other facilities have closed for the season.
Location: Arnage
Address: Rue de la Gemerie, 72230 Arnage, France
GPS coordinates: 47.94376,0.17923
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
Le Mans draws visitors with layers of history spread across centuries. You can walk through streets where medieval buildings stand alongside Roman walls, visit a soaring Gothic cathedral filled with colored light from ancient glass, and explore museums housing everything from Egyptian treasures to racing trophies. The city's racing circuit has hosted one of the world's most demanding car races since the early 1900s, and its name remains synonymous with endurance and speed. The old town sits on a hill, where narrow cobbled streets lead past half-timbered houses painted in warm colors and stone mansions with carved details. Religious buildings from the Middle Ages dot the landscape, including a former abbey founded by a queen nearly 800 years ago. Below the medieval quarter, you can see fragments of walls built by the Romans over 1700 years ago to defend their settlement, complete with the remains of watchtowers and gates. Beyond the historic center, Le Mans offers green spaces for walking and relaxing. A botanical garden created in the 1800s grows over 350 varieties of roses and shelters centuries-old trees. Nearby, a large nature reserve with forests, meadows, and wetlands invites exploration on foot or by bicycle, with educational areas where you can learn about local wildlife and farming traditions.
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