Lac de Vesoul – Vaivre, Recreational lake in Vaivre-et-Montoille, France.
The artificial reservoir spans 85 hectares with a 5-kilometer perimeter, maintaining water levels between 210 and 214 meters above sea level.
Construction of the reservoir took place from 1976 to 1978, followed by the establishment of sailing facilities and a campground in the 1980s.
The lake hosts annual events including the Cox Party gathering for Volkswagen enthusiasts and spectacular July 14th fireworks celebrations.
Two restaurants positioned on opposite shores and an international camping ground accommodate visitors throughout the summer season.
The protected natural area serves as a refuge for migratory birds and contains a water jet system installed in 2018 to enhance oxygen levels.
Location: Haute-Saône
Elevation above the sea: 212 m
Address: Lac de Vesoul – Vaivre, 70000 Vaivre-et-Montoille, France
GPS coordinates: 47.63333,6.11667
Latest update: July 1, 2025 11:26
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.
Musée Jean-Léon Gérôme
1.8 km
Motte
2.7 km
Chapel of Our Lady of the Motte of Vesoul
3.3 km
St. George's Church
3.2 km
Hôtel de ville de Vesoul
3.2 km
Hôtel Pétremand
3.3 km
Maison des associations de Vesoul
3.2 km
Prefecture hotel of Haute-Saône
1.8 km
Couvent des Ursulines
3.1 km
Frontstalag 141
3.1 km
Hôtel Thomassin
3.1 km
Hôtel de Magnoncourt
3.2 km
Hôtel de Salives
3.2 km
Hôtel Baressols
3.2 km
Villa Henri Kielwasser
3.2 km
Maison Ébaudy de Rochetaillé
3.1 km
Hôtel Lyautey de Genevreuille
3.1 km
Église de l'Assomption de Noidans-lès-Vesoul
2.3 km
Église de l'Assomption de Chariez
2.8 km
Maison forte de Chariez
2.6 km
Cross of Chariez
2.8 km
Croix de 1732
1.2 km
Croix de 1633
998 m
Majestic Espace des Lumières
1.7 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Pusey
2.3 km
Église Saint-Christophe de Vaivre-et-Montoille
1.1 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Charmoille
3.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette de Chariez
2.8 kmReviews
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