Best lakes around Cloyes-Sur-Marne are primarily found in the Eure-et-Loir department, centered around Cloyes-sur-le-Loir, which is now part of Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières. This region offers a mix of natural and man-made water bodies, including river-fed leisure parks and fishing ponds. The landscape is characterized by the Loir river, providing diverse aquatic environments for recreation and nature observation. These areas are suitable for easy lake walks and various outdoor activities.
Last updated: June 25, 2026
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The attractive seawall provides an ideal setting for relaxing walks and enjoying the fresh sea air. A perfect option for a relaxing moment. In summer, it is often easily accessible without water.
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The Grand Coulon pond is known among ornithologists for being home to numerous bird species. Swans, ducks, and even marsh warblers are regularly seen here. The observatory makes it easy to discover this wildlife in its natural environment. Grab your binoculars!
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This small sandy beach is directly accessible from the cycle path. It is located in a cove, which makes swimming safe.
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Beautiful little sandy beach, not very crowded. Nice views of the lake.
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Take boots and binoculars
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Beautiful route along the water. Pure relaxation!
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The artificial lake was built to protect Paris from flooding of the Seine
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Artificial lake. You can easily cycle around it
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For supervised swimming with good water quality, head to Étang de la Varenne in Morée, which is approximately 10.8 km from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir. It's a refreshing spot for bathing during warmer months.
The Parc de loisirs "Le Val Fleuri" in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières is ideal for families. It offers a heated swimming pool, paddling pool, jacuzzi, slides, pony rides, pedal boats, canoes, mini-golf, and a restaurant. Additionally, the Campsite beach at Lac du Der-Chantecoq is a small sandy beach suitable for swimming and is directly accessible from a cycle path, making it family-friendly.
Yes, the Plan d'eau des Tirelles is excellent for observing local flora and fauna, with panels for bird discovery. Further afield, the Bird Observatory at Étang du Grand Coulon is known for numerous bird species like swans, ducks, and marsh warblers. Another spot for birdwatching is along the GR14B path between two lakes, where you can find bird hides, as mentioned in the Birdwatching highlight.
The Étang de Cloyes-sur-le-Loir is a public fishing pond covering 20 hectares, making it a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. The Plan d'eau des Tirelles also offers good fishing opportunities.
You can enjoy relaxing walks along the attractive seawall of the Submersible Footbridge of Lac du Der. The Plan d'eau des Tirelles features a health trail and is well-suited for walking. For cycling, you can easily cycle around Lake Der-Chantecoq. For more detailed routes, you can explore the hiking guide or the cycling guide for the area.
Yes, the Parc de loisirs "Le Val Fleuri" is a comprehensive leisure park along the Loir river. It features a heated swimming pool, paddling pool, jacuzzi, and a 48-meter slide, alongside other activities like pedal boats and canoes. You can find more information about this park on chateaudun-tourisme.fr.
Lake Der-Chantecoq is an artificial lake that was constructed to protect Paris from flooding of the Seine river. It's now a significant recreational area.
Visitors appreciate the diverse recreational opportunities, from relaxing walks along the Submersible Footbridge of Lac du Der to safe swimming at the Campsite beach. The region's natural beauty and opportunities for birdwatching at spots like the Bird Observatory at Étang du Grand Coulon are also highly valued.
At Parc de loisirs "Le Val Fleuri", you can rent pedal boats and canoes. Further afield, the Drouais nautical center at Mézières-Ecluzelles Lake offers rentals of canoes, paddles, and skippered boats, making it a good option for water sports.
Yes, there are mountain biking trails available. For example, you can find routes like the "Bike path loop from Vitry-le-François" or the "Tour of Lac du Der – View of Lac du Der loop from Camping Foret." You can explore more options in the MTB Trails around Cloyes-Sur-Marne guide.
The Plan d'eau des Tirelles provides a tranquil environment perfect for nature walks, observing local flora and fauna, and engaging in gentle water sports like canoeing. It also features a health trail.
Mézières-Ecluzelles Lake is a popular destination for water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding. The Drouais nautical center there offers paddle rentals.


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