Plan d'Eau de La Grande Prairie, Recreation park and lake in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente, France.
Plan d'Eau de La Grande Prairie is a recreation park and lake in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente surrounded by tree-lined shores and walking paths. The water body supports fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, and mountain biking, with designated areas for swimming during the warm months.
The lake developed from former alluvial meadows that became sand quarries starting in the 1960s. These quarries were unified into a single lake during the 1980s.
The Eric Tabarly Base at the lake runs sailing classes and hosts races in different boat categories. The spot draws sailing enthusiasts who come to train and take part in organized competitions.
The park offers supervised swimming areas during warmer months and various activity options including fishing and boating. Visitors should know that facilities and activities vary depending on the season.
A green corridor links the lake to Angoulême along the Charente River, passing the Touvre confluence and reaching Bourgines Island. This green pathway offers a longer walking route for visitors wanting to explore the region on foot.
Location: Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
Address: Rue du Plan d'Eau, 16710 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente, France
Website: http://saintyrieixsurcharente.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.68619,0.14889
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
The monuments, museums, and natural sites of Angoulême, a city located in Charente. The city features a Romanesque cathedral, medieval fortifications, museums dedicated to comics and fine arts, as well as parks and gardens along the ramparts. The historic center has several churches, mansions, and squares lined with cafes. Green spaces and viewpoints allow for viewing the panorama over the Charente Valley.
City walls of Angoulême
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Musée de la bande dessinée
3.4 km
Château de Balzac
3.9 km
Abbey of Saint-Cybard
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Angoulême Paper Museum
3.5 km
Le Hall Black
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Colonne de la duchesse d'Angoulême
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Église Saint-Jacques de l'Houmeau
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Abbey of Saint-Ausone
3.9 km
Île de Bourgines
3.1 km
Viaduc de Foulpougne
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Vert Garden
3.9 km
Musée du Papier
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Église de Saint-Cybard
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Église Saint-Martin de Balzac
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Chapelle des Cordeliers
4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix du Gond
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Frac Poitou-Charente
3.6 km
Vieux puits
4 km
Clinique Sainte-Marthe
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Église de Venat
2.7 km
Capitainerie de l'Houmeau
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Pigeonnier de la grange à l'abbé
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Chapelle de la maison de retraite du Terrier
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Le Nil
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Manufacture de papiers Hébert
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Maison de la Marbrerie
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