Lac de Bimont, Artificial reservoir in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, France.
Description
Lac de Bimont is an artificial lake in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde that sits like a quiet water mirror in the Provençal countryside. The reservoir's waters are surrounded by forested slopes, with different views of the surrounding mountains visible from various points along the shoreline.
History
The lake came into being after 1946, when engineers began building a dam to store water in the region. Completion followed within a few years, creating a body of water that has shaped local water management ever since.
Culture
The reservoir forms part of the Canal de Provence network, managed by Societe du Canal de Provence to distribute water throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Practical
The shoreline is reached via walking paths that depart from a parking area near the dam and lead through the surroundings. The best access is on the dam side, from where you can explore paths along the water's edge.
Did you know?
The water is fed by two rivers flowing from different directions that converge to fill the basin. This water source makes the lake an important junction in the regional water system.
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