Étang de Baye, Artificial lake in Bazolles, France.
The Étang de Baye covers 200 hectares in the Nièvre department, providing designated fishing areas and walking trails along its shoreline.
The pond was constructed during the 1970s to provide flood protection for the region and develop local hydroelectric power production.
Local residents gather regularly around the pond for seasonal events and traditional fishing activities throughout the year.
Visitors can rent water sports equipment, access designated fishing zones, and use the established picnic areas around the lake.
The water body incorporates a hydroelectric power station that contributes to water resource management in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Location: Bazolles
Address: Étangs de Vaux et de Baye, 58800 La Collancelle, France 58800 La Collancelle
GPS coordinates: 47.17221,3.61684
Latest update: July 1, 2025 11:34
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region contains several major lakes of various origins. Lake Saint-Point stretches 6 kilometers in length and ranks as France's second largest natural lake. Lake Vouglans covers 1500 hectares, forming a reservoir along the Ain gorge. The Jura area features ancient natural lakes such as Lake Chalain, formed thousands of years ago. The Belvédère des 4 Lacs provides a viewpoint overlooking the Jura lakes. In the Morvan, historic reservoirs like Lac des Settons enable water activities. The reservoirs of the Canal de Bourgogne reflect the region's waterway heritage. Many of these bodies of water offer swimming facilities and equipment for water sports. The lakes are distributed across different natural landscapes of the region, from the Morvan to the Jura mountains.
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