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Discover the territory of the Regional Natural Park of the Orient and its lakes, for your holidays or a week-end

The Champagne's Grands Lacs, consisting of 4 reservoirs, have become a real tourist destination with a remarkable and protected biodiversity.

These reservoirs are artificial and were created to minimise flooding in Paris during the 20th century, particularly following the major flooding of the Seine in 1910. The Lac d'Orient, commissioned in 1966, is entirely devoted to swimming and sailing. Motorised activities are practised on Lake Amance, which is one of the two bodies of water forming the Aube reservoir lakes with Lake du Temple. The most important lake is Lac du Der, which was opened in 1974 and is fed by the Marne. With its 4,800 hectares, it is the largest artificial lake in Europe.

Within the Grands Lacs de Champagne, the fauna and flora are remarkable. More than 250 species of birds have already been recorded, including 130 species that breed in the area.

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Lac d'Orient

The Lac d’Orient is the oldest and largest lake out of the three in Aube. Since its creation in 1966, this lake has continued to evolve towards ever more naturalness. According to the seasons, Lac d'Orient reveals different facets and allows plenty nautic activities. Whether it is for a walk, a little swim, a boat ride, a pedal boat trip or a bike trip, the Lac d'Orient is the summer meeting place and is awaiting for you.

Lac d'Amance

The lac d’Amance benefits from a very good infrastructure to welcome visitors. In addition to swimming, you can enjoy, thanks to path surrounding the lake, beautiful walks or bike rides according to your choice. Moreover, the port of Dienville is the home port for all the motorboating enthusiasts : jet ski, motor boat and water ski. The base also offers entertainments, dance evenings and leisure activities for all.

Lac du Temple

The Lac du Temple, is a true haven of peace that will delight nature lovers. Being today the largest lake-reservoir in Europe without nautical equipment with nearly 2000 hectares of calm water, as well as classified largely as a "National Nature Reserve", it is surrounded by unspoiled nature which gives it the title of kingdom of fishing and small sails.

Photo credits : Le Bonheur des gens, Olivier Douard.