Swimming lakes in France

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Whether it's camping at Lac d'Annecy or a beach vacation on the French Riviera, France offers a variety of beautiful swimming options.

France offers many beautiful and natural bathing lakes in a unique natural landscape. Numerous bathing places at rivers and lakes invite you to wild swim and relax. On our France map a little further down below you will get a practical overview to discover the most beautiful lake for you. From quarry ponds and reservoirs to mountain lakes, all types of inland lakes are represented.

You're out and about right now in France wondering "Where can I find a swimming lake near me? " Now discover your favorite nearby lake with the area search that meets your requirements. No matter whether it is particularly beautiful, large or secluded and quiet.

You love sandy beaches and want to go nudist bathing? Or you do not have your own car and want to reach the reach the beach by public transport? No problem! Use the comfortable filter search and rediscover your surroundings.

By the way, there are not only Bathing places in France but also Swimming pools, Indoor swimming pools, Outdoor pools, Beaches, Spas & Wellness .

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Discover Bathing places in the individual regions:

Bassin Parisien 331 Central-East 392 Dom 213 Estonia 105 Mediterranee 1040 Nord-Pas-de-Calais 41 West 953 Réunion 27 Southwest 332

Some of the most beautiful Bathing places in France

3453 Entries found

Etretat-plage

Bassin ParisienHaute Normandie

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En Vau

MediterraneeProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Castel, Nice

MediterraneeProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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La Grande Plage

WestPays de la Loire

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Rondinara Plage

MediterraneeCorsica

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Eze

MediterraneeProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Les Bretonnieres

Bassin ParisienCentre-Loire Valley

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Plage Oceane Sud

SouthwestAquitaine

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Ste-adresse-plage

Bassin ParisienHaute Normandie

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Little facts about France

	Currency: Euro (EUR)		Area code: +33 (Metropolitan France)
	Language: French		Population: 66,991,000 (Metropolitan France)

Average water quality in France*

very goodgoodsufficientdeficient

*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.

Water quality France 2022

Safe bathing thanks to regular water tests

In total, more than 3453 bathing sites and lakes are registered in France registered, which are regularly inspected by local authorities for bathing safety. The results are submitted annually to the European Environment Agency.

France performs very well on a regular basis. The average value of the last test from 2021 was 4.5. This is no improvement on the previous year. 2020 the value was 4.5

Unfortunately, no values are yet available for the year 2022.

Current: For the year 2021 (latest report) the test results are now available. 7.7% of all bathing sites had a very good water quality according to the EU criteria 2021. 9.4% achieved a good water quality.

Please also check the latest publications of the regional authorities, as environmental influences such as heavy rainfall or hot spells can have a short-term negative quality in the short term and can promote blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), vibrios, cercariae or other other germs.
Swimcheck does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and does not make any does not make any recommendation.

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Vacation in France on the lake

Whether vacation home, hotel or camping - the main thing is at the lake!

Why not just stay a little longer? Not only day trips and short trips to the nearest to the nearest lake are a great change from everyday life and the perfect leisure opportunity. Even a complete summer vacation at the lake is fun and the recreation is often closer than you think. It doesn't always have to be the Mediterranean. Also for the sake of the environment or your wallet. France offers many lakes for a relaxed bathing vacation with children or the partner. By a multiplicity at recreational opportunities, there is something for everyone. From a boat trip with a rowing boat to a boat trip across the lake, diving, fishing, water skiing or simply just playing beach volleyball and having a barbecue. From inexpensive to the upper price range are different accommodation options are available. From camping to hotel - the main thing is at the lake!

Camping in France on the lake

The closest to nature is definitely on a campsite! Whether in your own tent, in a comfortable bungalow or directly in the mobile caravan. A camping vacation is an experience for the whole family. Early in the morning with a cup of coffee at the lake, watching the shallow waves and thinking about whether to curl up in the hammock today. hammock, read a book and let the soul dangle or rather play soccer and table tennis with the children. playing soccer and table tennis with the kids and then fire up the grill.

Currently we have listed some wild swimming spots with campground at the lake in :objekt on our site. Find now a suitable bathing lake with camping site.

Stay in a cottage or hotel on the lake

You long for rest and relaxation and do not want to sacrifice comfort?

Vacation homes and apartments on the lake in France are just the right thing for all nature & water lovers. Water lovers, who nevertheless do not want to do without some luxury. A vacation home is suitable especially for families and larger groups who want to spend their vacations together at the lake. Common Excursions, cook together and let the view wander over the water - that's what recreation looks like.

Bathing lakes, bathing places and outdoor swimming pools

Currently 3453 swimming possibilities are listed in France. Whether at rivers, lakes or the sea or even as an open-air bath or summer bath laid out. For each bathing place you find the most important information at Swimcheck to get an get as good an overview as possible. This includes details such as beach condition, accessibility, boat rental in the vicinity, naturist nudist bathing and much more.

Beaches in France

Thanks to its coastal location, France offers numerous beaches directly by the sea. Countless beach sections and beach resorts offer a large and varied selection for all selection for all water rats and sun worshippers. You will find both the prominent beaches in the party regions as well as the more more touristy dream beaches in more remote areas. Discover now the most beautiful beaches in France!

"Every man of culture has two fatherlands: his own - and France.
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Thomas Jefferson

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FAQ

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What are the most beautiful swimming lakes in France?

Among the most beautiful lakes in France are:

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Lac d'Annecy
Lac du Bourget
Lac de Serre-Ponçon

What is the name of the largest lake in France?

Lac du Bourget is the largest natural lake in France with an area of 44.5 km². It is located in the north of the Savoie department and is 145 m deep.

What is the largest reservoir in France?

The largest reservoir in France is Lac de Serre-Ponçon in the French Western Alps.