Lac d'Arboréiaz, Natural lake in Colomieu, France.
Lac d'Arboréiaz is a lake straddling the communes of Saint-Germain-les-Paroisses and Colomieu in the Ain department. It occupies a hollow carved by glacial erosion and is surrounded by marshes. Its water feeds the Agnin stream, a tributary of the Gland.
The lake gained national attention in 1998 when director Jean Becker selected it as a filming location for 'Les Enfants du Marais'. This film production brought the site wider recognition across France.
The lake serves as a breeding ground for waterfowl and amphibians that nest in the reed-lined shores. Visitors can observe the living ecosystem that makes this protected area special.
The lake is accessible to anglers, though fishing permits are required and can be obtained from the water manager. Best access is on foot from nearby parking areas and local trails.
Director Jean Becker shot two films at the lake: Les Enfants du marais, released in 1999, and Dialogue avec mon jardinier, released in 2007. The earlier film takes its title from the marshy surroundings of the lake.
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