Étang des Pesquiers, Lake in Hyères, France.
The Étang des Pesquiers extends across 550 hectares within the double tombolo of Giens Peninsula, featuring a network of Mediterranean wetlands.
Before 1848, the lake functioned as a royal fishery until two fishermen purchased it at auction and converted the lagoon into salt production facilities.
The site welcomes 150 school classes annually for free educational visits focusing on environmental awareness and the history of former salt works.
Naturalist walks are organized throughout the year, with specific guided tours scheduled from June to September to explore local flora and fauna.
The water body hosts over 70 nesting bird species, including 800 wintering flamingos, and more than 300 documented plant species.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Address: Étang des Pesquiers, 83400 Hyères, France
GPS coordinates: 43.05667,6.13806
Latest update: July 1, 2025 15:27
The lakes of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region stretch from the Southern Alps to the Verdon. The Serre-Ponçon lake, with its 28 km², offers beaches and coves bordered by forests. The Sainte-Croix lake is the third-largest lake in France. Altitude lakes such as Allos and Sainte-Anne exceed 2400 meters. The Berre pond represents the largest regional saltwater expanse with 155 km². These natural and artificial lakes offer swimming, water activities, and local wildlife observation.
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