Discovery lake

The Lake of Der, a holiday air ...

Fountains - Station Nautique of Giffaumont

Lac du Der is outstanding for its beautiful scenery and myriad of flora and fauna. It is a holiday venue, an area for leisure activities and a place to relax.
The developments of the last twenty years on and around Lac du Der make this an attractive tourist venue with two main seasons.


The summer season from April to September, when the lake is full.

Navigation on the lake

This is the time for water sports.
The 4,800 hectares of water in Lac du Der are divided into three zones :
• a vast area of almost 3,500 hectares for boating and fishing. On the banks are 6 beaches from which to go swimming
• a 600-hectare zone for motor boats open for use from 15th March to 15th October.
• a large, permanently tranquil area of 700 hectares set aside for birds, where boating is prohibited.



The winter season from October to March, when the water level is low.

Cranes

This is "bird season" at Lac du Der.
With the first days of autumn come the migratory birds and Mother Nature stages a stellar performance for visitors.







Over the months :

Cycle tracks around the Lac

walking, sightseeing and excursions pleasantly round off the list of leisure activities available at Lac du Der.










Lac du Der, environmentally-friendly tourism

To ensure that everybody can enjoy the lake without destroying its ecosystems, the Syndicat du Der, the agency that develops and promotes the lake, is implementing an ambitious tourist development policy that will respect the high-quality environment.