Lac des Bretonnières, Recreational lake in Joué-lès-Tours, France.
Lac des Bretonnières encompasses 17 hectares and features a 2.5-kilometer walking path surrounded by green spaces and wooded areas.
The lake received the Blue Flag certification in May 2018, acknowledging the exceptional quality of its waters and responsible environmental management.
Local associations organize three major fishing competitions annually, including a 72-hour endurance event and a charitable competition supporting the Telethon.
Visitors can reach the lake via public transportation from Tours, with multiple bus routes serving the area and parking facilities available for vehicles.
The lake maintains a notable carp population, including five specimens weighing over 20 kilograms and three mirror carps between 20 and 22 kilograms.
Location: Joué-lès-Tours
Address: Lac des Bretonnières, France
GPS coordinates: 47.35259,0.63954
Latest update: July 2, 2025 09:13
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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