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Great East

Neufchâteau

Contrexéville

Lacs de la Folie

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Neufchâteau

Contrexéville

Lacs de la Folie

Lacs de la Folie

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    1. Picnic area on the lakeshore – Beautiful single trail loop from Bulgnéville

    13.8km

    03:47

    230m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 29, 2025

    The Lacs de la Folie site in Contrexéville covers 12 hectares of greenery in the heart of the Vosges Plain, as well as:

    • its free, supervised outdoor swimming pool and grassy solarium, in July and August (Facebook page Piscine de plein air des Lacs de la Folie),

    (Swimming prohibited in the lakes)

    • For families, couples, and athletes, or solo, the tour of the lakes is accessible on foot, by bike, with a stroller, or in a wheelchair

    • It's also the starting point for numerous marked and shaded trails, including the Sentier des Lacs at the Vittel Thermal Park, which is 6 km long and accessible on foot or by bike

    • its pedal boat and paddleboard rentals with "Pedal'Eau mentalo"

    • its "Accrofolie" treetop adventure park with courses and zip lines for children and adults (children from 1 m tall) and where you'll also find an escape game

    • It's also a paradise for Fishing, particularly for carp, trout, tench, roach, and other gudgeon, is available from the banks only (fishing fees per day and per line, collected on site by the fish warden).

    • The ideal place for a picnic, a drink, an ice cream, or a meal on the terrace overlooking the lakes, and there are also playgrounds for children.

    • Free parking.


    Everything you need for a relaxing family time!

    The Upper Lake

    Created in 1929, it is elongated, nearly 400 meters long and covers an area of 4.5 hectares.

    The Lower Lake

    Created in 1960, it is separated from the former only by a dike through which a road runs. The 200-meter-long straight dam gives it an area of 5.5 hectares.

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      Elevation 340 m

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      Location: Contrexéville, Neufchâteau, Great East, France

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