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Métropole de Lyon

The Top 9 Lakes in Métropole de Lyon

Looking to visit the best lakes in Métropole de Lyon? 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 Métropole de Lyon’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Promenade des Colverts — Lac des Eaux Bleues

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The Promenade des Colverts offers superb views of the blue water lake and its small islands. This place is very popular with the people of Lyon.

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Presqu'île du Grand Brotteau, Lac des Eaux Bleues

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The Grand Brotteau peninsula, located in the heart of the Lac des Eaux Bleues in the Parc de Miribel-Jonage, is a veritable green setting. Surrounded by the calm, crystal-clear waters …

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Lac des Eaux Bleues

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A little piece of nature at the water's edge, two turns of the wheel from Lyon

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Le Grand Large

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Dammed Rhone, as a water reservoir for the power plant - Centrale Hydroelectrique de Cusset.

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Canal de Jonage et Grand Large

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An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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Parc de Lacroix-Laval

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The Lacroix-Laval park is 115 hectares large. This vast space provides access to valleys, meadows, ponds and rivers. It has a superb castle. Today it is the largest landscaped green space in the Rhône department.

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Parc de la Tête d'Or

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The Tête d'or park is a public urban park located in Lyon, one of the largest in France. The work of the brothers Denis and Eugène Bühler, the park was …

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Lac de la Forestière

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Lac de la Forestière is part of the large Miribel-Jonage park. Located at the eastern end, it remains wilder and less frequented by families on weekends. It offers a small haven of peace, well known to fishermen.

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Étang du Grand Creux

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A small nice and calm pond not far before going up the mountains of Lyon. And in addition, we hear the frogs

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