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The Top 20 Lakes in the Provence

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Provence? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Provence’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Etang de Vaccares - Reserve naturelle nationale de Camargue

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    The dyke bike path is really nice. Now in the dry late summer it only has water in the ponds at the beginning, so no flamingos further back. But very nice and many big dragonflies.

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    Also nicknamed "lost lake", this dam on the Cause is ideally located at the gates of the city of Aix-en-Provence. It is supplied with water mainly by an artificial underground …

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    Tip by Vincent Reboul

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    The entire middle and lower reaches of the river lie in the Verdon Regional Nature Park. The most scenic section is between the town of Castellane and the Lac de …

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    The Gorges du Verdon, whose source is near the Col d'Allos, one of the highest passes in France, extend over approximately 100 km. You can enjoy the view from above or walk down to the water's edge.

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    Tip by David W

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    This lake, swimmable in summer, is one of the small wonders of this part of the Alps, and the path that leads to it is also beautiful with forest portions of beauty!

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    Lake Gignoux, also known as Lake of the Seven Colors, is a small body of water of glacial origin located in French territory at 2329 m. of altitude

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January 7, 2025

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