Kir Lake, Artificial lake in Dijon, France
The reservoir stretches across 37 hectares southwest of Dijon, connected by the Ouche River flowing through its waters at 245 meters elevation.
The lake construction finished in 1964 under the direction of Mayor Felix Kir, who initiated the project to improve water supply for Dijon residents.
The lake forms part of the regional landscape near Burgundy vineyards, where visitors experience local wine traditions in surrounding tasting rooms.
Facilities at the lake include a supervised beach area, boat rentals, children's play zones, picnic spots, and a restaurant for outdoor recreation.
Every July 14th, the lake transforms into an entertainment venue with firework displays reflecting on its surface during national celebrations.
Location: Côte-d’Or
Location: Dijon
Inception: 1964
Elevation above the sea: 245 m
Shares border with: Talant
Address: Kir Lake, France
GPS coordinates: 47.32750,4.99750
Latest update: July 1, 2025 10:58
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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