Lac de la Cavayère

Lake Carcassonne, Occitanie, France

What to expect

Lac de la Cavayère is a beautiful artificial lake in the Occitanie region of France, close to the medieval town of Carcassonne. The lake offers a magnificent natural setting, with hills, scrubland, and pine forests surrounding it. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and walking around the lake on a 5 km path. The lake also features a beach, picnic areas, and opportunities for water sports such as pedalo and waterski. Additionally, there are inflatables, giant water slides, and a treetop walking course for adventure-seekers. The lake is a popular recreation area, with a diverse range of flora and fauna, and is suitable for families with children

Plan your family visit to the Lac de la Cavayère with these blog insights 👇

Visiting Carcassonne with the family: all the information

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time at Lac de la Cavayère, a beautiful lake with beaches and water activities

Highlights: The kids had a blast playing and swimming, while we relaxed and enjoyed the scenery ✨

Carcassonne: Medieval trip for young knights

This family's experience:

Activities: After leaving the historical city walls, we went to Lac de la Cavayère to relax, ten minutes away by car. The lake offered swimming and non-swimming areas. There are also water activities

Highlights: We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at the lake, which was created to serve as a local recreation area ✨