Lac de Pierre-Percée

Lac de Pierre-Percée is an artificial lake in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in Lorraine. The body of water sits nestled among wooded hills and has an elongated shape that stretches between valleys.

The reservoir came into being during the 1980s through the construction of a dam to secure the water supply for the region. The facility was also designed to regulate the flow rates of the Plaine River.

The name comes from the pierced rock formations found in the area, which give the landscape its characteristic appearance. Today families use the shoreline paths for walking and the swimming beaches during the summer months.

The facilities along the shore offer access to swimming spots and grassy areas where you can rest or picnic. On windy days certain sections are particularly good for sailing or windsurfing.

Below the water surface lie the remains of several villages that were relocated before the valley was flooded. When water levels drop, foundations and wall remnants sometimes emerge, reminding visitors of the vanished communities.