Lakes

Looking for a bit of calm away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches? The lakes of the Pays Loudunais region are the perfect retreats where you can relax, breathe and enjoy nature unfiltered. Here, there are no deckchairs lined up or music blaring: just the lapping of the water, the breeze in the trees and birdsong in the background. A simple, gentle, almost timeless atmosphere.

Imagine lying on the grass, your feet in the water, a book in your hand… or nothing at all, just the pleasure of doing nothing. Because here, swimming rhymes with relaxation and slow tourism takes on its full meaning. Each splash becomes a suspended moment, an interlude that refreshes both body and mind.

These bodies of water are real bubbles of disconnection. You can take a dip, have a picnic, or simply watch the clouds go by. With family or friends, there’s something for everyone: children can splash about while grown-ups enjoy a well-deserved siesta.

For the more inquisitive, the day can be transformed into a little adventure. Aboard a canoe or kayak, you can glide along the water, skirt the lush green banks and discover unspoilt corners of nature. A simple but sincere setting, true to the spirit of the Pays Loudunais: authentic, accessible and never pretentious.

Here, the welcome is as warm as the summer sun, and the encounters as refreshing as a dive. So leave the waves to the sea and come and enjoy the serenity of the Loudun lakes, where time stands still.