Lac de Madine, Recreational reservoir in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Lac de Madine is an artificial reservoir in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region of northeastern France. The water surface extends over a length of about five kilometers and is framed by wooded hills and open fields.
The body of water was created by building a dam in the nineteen sixties to regulate water supplies. Since then the surroundings have been developed into a recreation area with bathing spots and cycling paths.
The name Madine comes from the nearby village and the surroundings are popular with families for weekend outings. Around the water you see walkers and cyclists on paths through woods and open meadows.
The area is suitable for day trips with picnic spots and parking close to access points. During summer there are supervised bathing sections and in other months the shoreline paths remain open for quiet walks.
Near the southern shore there is a small birdwatching station with wooden shelters and information boards about the species passing through. The station is maintained by local nature enthusiasts and freely accessible to visitors interested in migratory birds.
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