The best lake outings and river to do in semi-rigid in France
Previously, we were talking to you about our Top 10 best destinations to make a semi-rigid sea outing in France.
But of course, these are not the only opportunities to sail in our country!
The lakes and rivers of France also offer a plethora of wonderful landscapes to perform a semi-rigid boat ride.
So, if you are looking for places to navigate in fresh water, here is our selection of the 10 best lakes and rivers for picturesque cruises in France.
1. Lake Annecy
Located in Haute-Savoie, Lake Annecy is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in France. It is surrounded by mountains and offers a breathtaking view of the Alps. By sailing on the lake, you can discover picturesque villages and magnificent beaches.
2. The Dordogne
The Dordogne is a river famous for its medieval castles and its historic villages. It crosses several departments in the southwest of France (Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Corrèze, Lot, Dordogne and Gironde), offering a varied landscape of forests, cliffs, vineyards and hills for a real trip to the time.
3. Lake Serre-Ponçon
This artificial lake is located not far from the city of Gap, in the Hautes-Alpes department, PACA region. Its crystalline blue waters surrounded by mountains offer spectacular views, as well as arranged beaches and coves. Nautical activities including water skiing, wakeboarding and kitesurfing are obviously there!
4. The Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a historic channel that crosses the Occitanie and Paca regions, including the mythical cities of Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, Narbonne and Toulouse. Bordered by picturesque trees and villages, the Canal du Midi offers a charming landscape for a quiet cruise in the regions portrayed in the works of Marcel Pagnol.
5. Lake Bourget
Located in Savoy and 18 kilometers long, Lake Bourget offers panoramic views of the Alps and the Hautecombe Abbey, with ideal temperatures for swimming in summer (up to 26 °!).
It also has a substantial nautical offer, and you can practice it: sail, rowing, canoeing, rafting, fishing, diving, water skiing, wake-board ... from no less than 14 ports such as the Unmissable city of Aix-les-Bains. Also take the opportunity to make a hook by Chambéry!
6. The Verdon and the Lake of Sainte-Croix
Located in the south of France straddling the departments of Var and Alps de Haute Provence, the Verdon is a river offering spectacular gorges and unique rock formations. The region is famous for its outdoor activities, including canoeing, kayaking and rafting.
7. Lake Gerardmer
The city of Gérardmer, famous for its film festival, is also for its lake! Located at an altitude of 660 meters, it extends over 115 hectares, the largest fresh water in the Vosges. Surveillance swimming from June to September, flagship destination for fishermen in the region, you can also indulge in traditional water sports.
8. The Loire
Longer river in France, the Loire crosses several regions, including Burgundy, Center-Val de Loire and the Pays de la Loire. It is bordered by castles and historic villages, offering a picturesque landscape for a quiet cruise.
9. Lake Geneva
Located between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva is the largest natural lake in Western Europe, and thus offers a playground without common measure for semi-rigid outings. Unique in more ways than one, navigation on Lake Geneva is distinguished from other water and rivers planes in our country, as we added in our Article on boat permits. On the program, panoramic views of the mountains and their vineyard hillsides, and access to picturesque cities such as Thonon-les-Bains and Evian-les-Bains.
10. ODET
Let's finish this top with a surprise, since for this last judgment, it is in Brittany that we go! Because yes, if the region is full of wonders on the sea side, you can also sail in land on rivers such as Odet.
Located in Finistère This coastal river has its source in the black mountains, and will make you travel to Quimper via the Stangala gorges, before throwing yourself in the Atlantic in Bénodet.
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