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The Top 20 Lakes in the Provence

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Provence? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Provence’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

View of the Port Miou calanque

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The first cove that we discover when leaving Cassis is called Port Miou. It offers beautiful views of Cap Canaille. These are these high orange-colored cliffs that overlook the city.

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Etang de Vaccares - Camargue National Nature Reserve

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The dyke bike path is really nice. Now in the dry late summer it only has water in the ponds at the beginning, so no flamingos further back. But very nice and many big dragonflies.

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Former Verdon Canal

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This portion of the hiking trail follows the route of the old Verdon canal, which was in service from 1875 to the 1980s. The canal was used at the time …

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Bataiyolles Pond

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Bound to the north by the narrow gravel path of the Digue à la mer, the Étang de Bataiyolles is a great place to get away from roads and people, …

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Lake Bimont

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Also nicknamed "lost lake", this dam on the Cause is ideally located at the gates of the city of Aix-en-Provence. It is supplied with water mainly by an artificial underground …

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Calanque of Marseilleveyre

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It's a pretty little cove, with a cafe open in summer.

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Verdon Gorge to Lake Sainte-Croix

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The Gorges du Verdon, whose source is near the Col d'Allos, one of the highest passes in France, extend over approximately 100 km. You can enjoy the view from above or walk down to the water's edge.

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Lake Sainte-Croix

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The entire middle and lower reaches of the river lie in the Verdon Regional Nature Park. The most scenic section is between the town of Castellane and the Lac de …

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Lake Sainte-Marguerite

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a superb hike that can be done with the family. we can picnic and see marmots if we climb on the dish a little bit higher.

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Lac Gignoux (Lake of Seven Colours)

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Simply brilliant landscape, great

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Provence

View of the Port Miou calanque

Etang de Vaccares - Camargue National Nature Reserve

Former Verdon Canal

Bataiyolles Pond

Lake Bimont

Calanque of Marseilleveyre

Verdon Gorge to Lake Sainte-Croix

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