Lac de Maine, Artificial lake in Bouchemaine, France
The Lac de Maine extends over 1.5 square kilometers, featuring water surfaces surrounded by green spaces and walking paths near Angers.
The lake emerged between 1960 and 1969 through gravel extraction operations, transforming former flood meadows known as prairies d'Aloyaux.
The pyramid structure at the lake houses a nautical center and meeting rooms, serving as a central point for water activities and community gatherings.
Visitors can access multiple facilities including a supervised beach, leisure center, playground, picnic areas, and restrooms throughout the site.
The water body connects to the Maine River, which forms at the confluence of three rivers: Mayenne, Loir, and Sarthe.
Location: Bouchemaine
Operator: Mairie d'Angers
GPS coordinates: 47.45890,-0.58625
Latest update: April 4, 2025 01:54
Angers has the quiet charm of cities where old stones converse with light. Royal city, capital of Anjou, it combines the medieval strictness of its castle with the Gothic grace of its cathedral and the plant-like softness of its gardens. Along the banks of the Maine, bridges, towers, and rooftops create a perfect setting for photographers. The tapestries of the Apocalypse, timber houses, flowering paths of the Jardin du Mail, or reflections of the Lake of Maine all tell the same story: a city where history is both admired and lived. Behind the blond stone facades, Angers hides an artist’s soul, with bright museums, medieval alleys, and lively markets. An elegant and accessible destination, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful landscapes.
Château d'Angers
2.3 km
Apocalypse Tapestry
2.3 km
Angers Bridge
2.1 km
Le Quai
2.2 km
Galerie David d'Angers
2.6 km
Parc Balzac
1.3 km
Abbaye Saint-Nicolas, Angers
2 km
La Baumette
918 m
Pont de Prunier
1.8 km
Château de Châteaubriant, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire
1.2 km
Pont de l'Atlantique
1.1 km
Hôtel du roi de Pologne
2.1 km
Hôtel des Pénitentes, Angers
2.5 km
Au Restau-Théâtre
2.6 km
Tour Viollet
1.8 km
Chapelle funéraire de la famille Thouin
2.1 km
Chapelle de la Barre
1.7 km
Maison de Cunault
2.5 km
Église Saint-Laud d'Angers
2.2 km
Église du couvent du Bon Pasteur d'Angers
1.9 km
Chapelle de Notre-Dame-Sous-Terre
2.1 km
Église Croix-de-Maine d'Angers
1.4 km
Prieuré de la Papillaie
996 m
Maison jumelée rue Saint-Nicolas
2.5 km
Maison jumelée place de la Laiterie
2.6 km
Maison canoniale Sainte-Croix
2.6 km
Hôtel Sabart
2.6 km
Maison du Croissant
2.5 kmReviews
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