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Topic: Canoeing lakes

Anne44

04/8/2016 at 12:04am
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Any recommendations for good lakes suitable for a gentle paddle in our inflatable canoe? We have done Le Tedey and loved it , and may return. We prefer a lake rather than a river as not keen on transporting canoe back to start or paddling upstream.

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jandjstott

04/8/2016 at 10:23am
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Hi anne44,
You don't say where you are looking ( I presume in France ), or when you are going. It will be easier for people to recommend if they have a better idea of both of these things.

In the meantime and in the absence of either of the above have a look at Lac d'Orient near Troyes. There is a Kawan site across the road from the lake and a lake beach and the site has indoor and outdoor pools. Nice flat area for cycling as well. Couple of photos attached.
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Lake beach across the road from the site

Kelper

04/8/2016 at 5:51pm
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There are river places where the current is so slow as to make no difference in either direction .... e.g. from Camping Floiras Base Nautique ... see my review.

Also other areas ... look at the marvels of the multi canal system of the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice) .... fantastic for canoes/kayaks (I go nearly every year) ... then there are lots of stops along the various canal systems, (such as the Midi Canal) that allow paddling in either direction with no current penalty.
You can check out my review of the campsite at Lincou, on the Tarn, which allows paddling both ways due to the dam.

Hope that helps.

kate w

04/8/2016 at 6:26pm
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I'll second Lac D'Orient, lovely site, beautiful lake. Also the Grand Etang de St Estephe in Dordogne. Not camped on the site next to the lake but had a wonderful day at the lake a few years ago.

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Anne44

04/8/2016 at 11:00pm
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Thanks...Yes we are going to France! sorry. Thanks Kelper..we have done and enjoyed the Marais Poitevin in previous years. Will have a look at your other sites and also those on the Dordogne. Thanks again folks.

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