Grands Lacs de Champagne

Nature destination

The Great Lakes of Champagne, made up of 4 reservoir lakes, are today much more than just technical tools for regulating the flow of the Seine, they have become a real tourist destination rich in remarkable and protected biodiversity.

The Lakes

These reservoir lakes are artificial, they were created in order to minimize flooding in Paris during the twentieth century, especially following the significant floods of the Seine in 1910. The first lake created was Lac d’Orient, commissioned in 1966. Today it is entirely dedicated to swimming and sailing. Motor activities are practiced on Lake Amance, which is one of the two bodies of water forming the Aube reservoir lakes with Temple Lake. A junction channel exists between these two lakes, but for all that the Temple Lake is dedicated to the discovery of nature. The most important lake of the Great Lakes of Champagne in terms of area is the Lac du Der, inaugurated in 1974 and which is fed by the Marne. With its 4,800 hectares, it is the largest artificial lake in Europe.

Région des lacs proche de Paris
© Studio OG

Fauna and Flora

Within the Great Lakes of Champagne, the fauna and flora are remarkable. You can observe more than 250 species of birds already recorded, including 130 species breeding within the territory. This natural heritage is recognized at the national level with the National Nature Reserve of the Orient Forest (created in 2002), at the European level thanks to the Natura 2000 network, but also internationally thanks in particular to the Ramsar Convention.

Fauna and flora for those who love nature and animals
© Le Bonheur des Gens

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Thibault Jourdain, guide nature

Bossancourt
Go and discover the birds on the banks of the lakes of the Forêt d'Orient!

Etang de la Horre

Lentilles
In the heart of humid Champagne, the Horre pond is located on one of the main French migratory routes for birds.

François CHAUVIE, Moniteur guide de pêche

Dienville
A state-certified guide, François accompanies you on your fishing trips on the lakes of the Forêt d'Orient, as well as along rivers like the Aube River. He offers educational workshops on the flora and fauna of the waterfront!

Observatoire du Pic Vert

Amance
Observe the birds from this little house, on the edge of the Temple lake!

Étang du Grand Verdat

Épothémont
This natural space, hidden in the heart of the picturesque village of Épothémont, is full of ecological treasures. Follow the educational trail to learn more!

Maximilien, Guide Nature

Troyes
Maximilien: nature guide in Champagne!

Voie verte des Grands Lacs Seine et Aube

Dienville
Explore the Great Lakes of Champagne (Lake Amance, Lake Temple,…

Le Bateau Ivre

Mesnil-Saint-Père
Boat - Panoramic restaurant that can accommodate 50 people in excellent conditions of comfort. Sails from April to the end of August.

Site pédagogique pour la biodiversité

Donnement

Observatoire du lac du Temple “Valois”

Piney
The "Forêt d'Orient" Regional Nature Park is a true paradise…

Petit Train Touristique

Mesnil-Saint-Père
Tourist train with locomotive and 3 carriages for 50 people. A one-hour, 14 km guided tour of the flora and fauna of the Forêt d'Orient.

Sur les traces des Templiers en Forêt d’Orient

Amance
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