Water sports Lorraine

Pure nature, here, there is everything to please young and old. Straddling the Meurthe-et-Moselle and the Vosges, these two lakes offer many outdoor activities: adventure park, bungee jumping, flying over the Pierre-Percée lake in a tyrol cable at more than 50 km/h, banana boat, paintball, go-karting, mountain bike and canoe rental, inflatable games for the little ones, without forgetting fishing and the leisure center of the Plaine lake where swimming is allowed.

Want to get away from it all without leaving the city? Metz's 5.4-hectare lake is perfect. Stroll, cycle or rollerblade around it, and don't forget to stop for a photo in front of the torii, the Japanese gate, with the Cathedral in the background. Bordered by green spaces, it's an ideal place to relax with family or friends. And don't miss a trip to the marina, where you can hire boats - pedal or electric - and take a trip on the Moselle River.

Accessible only to pedestrians or cyclists to ensure peace and quiet, there are playgrounds and several relaxation areas. It is an ideal place for families, especially since it is possible to access it with a stroller. For the pleasures of water, it is possible to rent a "pedal boat" (from 2 to 6 seats) or a classic pedal boat to sail on the lake where swimming is prohibited. You can also go for a walk in the surrounding forest in a gyro-pod! Practical: a small restaurant is regularly open at the galleon.

An ideal site for fishing, the pond also offers peaceful spots and walking trails for observing the flora and fauna. The Langatte leisure park is a lively place, with a beach for swimming and sporting activities in summer, including paddleboating, pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking and a waterslide. It's also possible to enjoy the surrounding nature on a boat or while fishing on the pond. In July and August, guests can enjoy Langatte Summer, a program of evening entertainment including games, dances and DJs. Electric bikes and mountain bikes for hire.

Leaving Senones in the direction of Petite Raon, you can take a trip to Lac de la Maix. Covering an area of 2 hectares, this lake has managed to preserve its wild character, giving rise to various legends. However, one enigma intrigues visitors: what is this strange monoxyle pirogue carved out of wood? And why is a slatted floor visible at the bottom of the lake? Uncovering the truth behind these riddles could unlock many secrets. A must-see site!

Beautiful Vosges lake offering multiple activities.

The lake of Bouzey is used as a reservoir for the Canal de l'Est. It is a real leisure base that has been set up with campsites, restaurants, two beaches, one of which is supervised in high season. A small sailing base allows you to learn water sports. The tour of the lake is possible by bike or on foot thanks to a cycle track, it will not take you more than 1h30 to do it. It is the ideal walk after a good family meal on Sunday, without real climbs or descents, it is accessible to all. For the youngest, many playgrounds have been set up

The Etang de Gondrexange covers an area of 700 hectares, rich in biodiversity. Numerous activities have developed around the pond, including hiking, cycling, mountain biking and nature observation. Created by fish-farming monks in the Middle Ages, the pond is also a popular fishing spot for connoisseurs who come to track pike-perch, pike, carp and perch. A sailing, diving and underwater sports club has recently opened. For swimming, which is subject to strict regulations, contact the town hall.

Enigma tour around the Gondrexange pond, available online from Randoland or from the Sarrebourg tourist office. A fun family walk of 5.1 km (2h30), with different riddles for 5-9 year olds, based on fishing, and for over 10 year olds on the ornithological wealth of the site.

The lake of Bouzey-Chaumousey is located 8 km from Épinal. Fishing and sailing cohabit on this lake. Beaches have also been set up to cope with the summer crowds. For everyone's safety, lifeguards supervise a part of the lake. A magnificent natural site conducive to a moment of relaxation a few minutes from the city. For the sportsmen, a cycle track goes along the canal and connects Épinal to Bouzey, a walk accessible for all levels. A magnificent panorama that will move you in summer and winter.

This stretch of water between the station and the bypass is in fact the result of the extraction of the materials needed to fill in the bypass put in place in 1988-1989, between the "Moulin" and "Bruyères" interchanges. With a surface area of nine hectares, the lake is perfectly equipped for visitors in search of greenery and leisure activities. On sunny days, a refreshment bar appears on the terrace of the latter!

This multi-purpose complex revolves around a 250-hectare artificial pond that regulates the level of the Sarre canal. It owes its nickname of Lac Vert (Green Lake) to its wooded setting and the reflection of the trees in the water. On the land side, you can play tennis, soccer, basketball and archery, among other activities, thanks to the many facilities on offer and an indoor multi-sport complex, and even relax on the landscaped beach. On the beach side, you'll find a wide range of services, including children's play areas, a beach volleyball court, restaurants, an ice-cream parlour, a relaxation area and a summer stage for entertainment and concerts, all worthy of a real seaside resort. On the lake side, there's a wealth of activities including sailing, water-skiing, canoeing, catamaraning, paddle-boating and even an inflatable structure on the water to delight children. Swimming is supervised in summer. Numerous events take place on the site, including the Triathlon and other summer activities. The leisure park also offers a full range of accommodation for campers, motor-home users, families (chalets) and groups/holiday camps, thanks to the Centre Nature et Sport, equipped with group accommodation and qualified staff to welcome children. Bikes and electric bikes for hire.