Lac de Paladru, Natural lake in Charavines, France.
Lake Paladru extends across multiple communes with four supervised beaches at Charavines, Le Pin, Montferrat, and Paladru, offering swimming opportunities in summer months.
The Société du Lac de Paladru, established in 1874, initially operated as a private domain managing the lake's resources with access primarily restricted to shareholders.
Archaeological excavations since 1970 have uncovered numerous artifacts from the lake, which are now displayed in the local museum for public viewing.
The lake features extensive facilities including public restrooms, free parking areas, and multiple beaches with water temperatures reaching 25 degrees Celsius during summer.
The lake's distinctive chalky bottom creates specific water coloration and provides natural benefits for swimmers' skin during water activities.
Location: Charavines
Location: Villages du Lac de Paladru
Location: Montferrat
Location: Bilieu
Elevation above the sea: 492 m
Address: Lac de Paladru, France
GPS coordinates: 45.45000,5.53333
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:40
The lakes of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes showcase remarkable geological diversity. The natural glacial lakes such as Bourget and Annecy contrast with the deep volcanic lakes of Pavin and Bouchet. The artificial lakes of Serre-Ponçon and Monteynard complete this hydrographic network. This region includes high-altitude lakes in the Alps and the Massif Central, plains water bodies, and hydropower dam reservoirs.
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Longpra Castle
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Plage de Charavines
2.2 km
Plage municipale de Montferrat (herbe)
2.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
5.9 km
Église Saint-Christophe du Pin
2.3 km
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Église Saint-Didier
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6.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Charavines
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Église Saint-Pierre d'Apprieu
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Église Saint-Michel de Villages du Lac de Paladru
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Église Saint-Albin de Bilieu
1.3 km
Église Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires
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Église Notre-Dame de Chirens
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Église Saint-Pierre d'Oyeu
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