LAC DE LA CAVAYERE

Sprawling across an area of 40 hectares, Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake situated near the medieval town of Carcassonne. It is a leisurely spot at the water’s edge featuring a sun-kissed atmosphere, music, a beach bar, board sports with the waterski ropeway, and beach volleyball courts. The five kilometers long circuit surrounding the lake is ideal for walking and enjoying the spectacular views of the hilly landscape.

Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake that stretches to an area of 40 hectares near the city of Carcassonne. You can stroll around to relax around the different types of Mediterranean vegetation. On your visit to the lake, you will get access to the beautiful picnic spot, pedal boats, inflatable water games, water ski lift, several beach volleyball courts, and a forest acrobatic park. Except for the motorized vehicles, all the nautical activities are authorized in the Lac de la Cavayère. If you want to indulge in swimming activities, you can go to the designated supervised areas delimited by buoys.

The Lac de la Cavayère is an ideal escapade to serenity and leisure activities amidst the natural surroundings. Visitors can pay a visit to the attraction and discover the diversity of landscapes and ecological niches that ranges from shade to full light, from woods to wasteland, and from freshness to aridity.

Highlights

• Visit the gorgeous lake of Lac de la Cavayère and witness the Mediterranean-type of vegetation and the valleys of three rivers, namely Bazalac, Mitgé, and Montirat streams.
• Discover the diversity of landscapes and ecological niches while walking along the shore of the lake
• Take a morning or evening walk along the shore of the Lac de la Cavayère or enjoy a picnic with your friends and family
• Indulge in different kinds of adventurous activities, like swimming, mini golfing, bowling, water ski lifting, beach volleyball, and much more.
• Pay a visit to the forest acrobatic park situated near Lac de la Cavayère to partake in the acrobatic activities.