Étang du Puits, Lake in Sologne region, France.
The Étang du Puits extends across 180 hectares between the Cher and Loiret departments, reaching depths of up to 10 meters in certain areas.
Built in the 19th century to supply water to the Sauldre Canal, this artificial lake now stands as the largest body of water in the Sologne region.
The lake hosts the Central Sailing Club, which offers water activities and maintains local navigation traditions throughout the seasons.
Visitors can fish in three distinct sectors, with specific areas permitting night fishing according to local regulations.
The lake harbors exceptional carp weighing over 15 kilograms and has been recognized as a major bird watching site since 1965.
Location: Loiret
Location: Cher
Location: Argent-sur-Sauldre
Location: Clémont
Location: Cerdon
Location: arrondissement of Orléans
Location: arrondissement of Vierzon
Elevation above the sea: 160 m
Address: Étang du Puits, Cerdon, France Cerdon
GPS coordinates: 47.58890,2.37500
Latest update: July 2, 2025 08:59
The bodies of water in Centre-Val de Loire include natural lakes, ponds, and artificial reservoirs. The region features Lake Éguzon for water sports, the Brenne ponds forming a mosaic of 2000 water bodies, and recreational bases like Lake Bretonnières. These sites offer opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and bird watching. The Briare Canal and Loire River also run through the region. The Sologne ponds and Orléans forest ponds are natural areas with beaches and trails.
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Maison dite de François Ier
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Château de Blancafort
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Église Saint-Barthélémy de Brinon-sur-Sauldre
9.3 km
Château de Saint-Maur
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Église Saint-Martin d'Aubigny-sur-Nère
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Église Saint-Martin de Souvigny-en-Sologne
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Église Saint-André d'Argent-sur-Sauldre
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Église Saint-Pierre de Chaon
15.1 km
Castillo de Autry-le-Châtel
16.9 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Coullons
9.5 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Isdes
12.8 km
Église Saint-André de Blancafort
13.4 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Clémont
5.6 km
Église Sainte-Marguerite de Cerdon
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Église Saint-Pierre de Villemurlin
11.2 km
Église Sainte-Montaine de Sainte-Montaine
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Église Saint-Florent de Saint-Florent
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Cerdon
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Maison de Jeanne d'Arc
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Maison du Bailli
12.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre
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Maison, rue du Bourg-Coutant
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Maison des Dames
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Hôtel du 14 rue Cambournac
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Enceinte d'Aubigny-sur-Nère
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Maison de Saint-Jean
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