Lac du Val-Joly, Artificial lake in Hauts-de-France, France.
The Lac du Val-Joly extends over 180 hectares of water surface near the Belgian border, creating a substantial water body in northern France.
Engineers constructed the lake before 1970 to regulate the Helpe Majeure river flow and provide water for the thermal power station at Pont-sur-Sambre.
The lake forms part of the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, which maintains the natural and agricultural heritage of the Nord department.
Visitors access water activities, hiking trails, and nature observation points through the established recreation center on the eastern shore of the lake.
The water reservoir functions as the largest lake north of Paris while supporting local hydroelectric power generation through its dam system.
Location: Trélon
Elevation above the sea: 175 m
Address: Lac du Val-Joly, France
GPS coordinates: 50.11528,4.13222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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