Lac de Gurson
Lac de Gurson, Villefranche-de-Lonchat: Address, Lac de Gurson Reviews: 4.5/5
Lac de Gurson
Lac de Gurson
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chorleytony
London, UK8 contributions
Dog Walking paradise
Sep 2020 • Couples
We are 70 so a 40 minute walk around the Lac is ok for both us and our Westie Molly, free water sports for children, a sandy beach with late morning lifeguard, marked safe swimming area and Restaurant and coffee / drinks / icecreams infants play area
Written September 25, 2020
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19Katie61
Leeds, UK53 contributions
Great cheap day out
Jul 2020 • Family
Fantastic area for families with children of all ages. Lovely very clean lake, great sandy beach, not a lot of shade so take an umbrella if you require the shade. Lifeguards on duty all day and very vigilant. Cafe facilities very good with almost full bar. We had nan , grandad, young couple and 2 year old and we were entertained from 11 to 5.30. Took picnic lunch, had a walk around the lake and there were lots of paddle boards canoes and pedaloes we think for hire but we didn’t need them. Large summer school groups arrived but they were just there to enjoy the sun and facilities were kept to one end and were very well behaved. All in all a great day for any age and all for the cost of an ice cream- which were 2/3 euros each so in line with everywhere else. Loved it and will go back.
Written July 27, 2020
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Brian G
9 contributions
A Town of Interesting and Varied Options.
Jun 2019 • Couples
From the river walk to the historic downtown to the local beach, Gurson offers an opportunity to experience life in the Franch countryside. Swim, walk and talk with locals and soak up the culture and the history of the region.
Written June 26, 2019
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Mrs_Mc_8
Somerset, UK39 contributions
Excellent lake
Aug 2018 • Family
Amazing place to visit. The car park is free and there is plenty of parking. The beach is lovely and very clean. The water is clear and great for swimming in. The areas for swimming are sectioned off and there is a shallow area of 1m for younger children.
Life guards are on the beach and they keep watch constantly.
Toilets are located right next to the beach and there is also a bar/restaurant.
There are also canoes that are free to use - children under 18 have to be accompanied by an adult.
If you like walking, there is a great walk around the lake where you can see the fish jumping and lizards in the undergrowth.
Would highly recommend and we will definitely go back again!
Life guards are on the beach and they keep watch constantly.
Toilets are located right next to the beach and there is also a bar/restaurant.
There are also canoes that are free to use - children under 18 have to be accompanied by an adult.
If you like walking, there is a great walk around the lake where you can see the fish jumping and lizards in the undergrowth.
Would highly recommend and we will definitely go back again!
Written August 11, 2018
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miceaLeeds
Leeds, UK17 contributions
Relaxing and Refreshing
Jul 2018
This is a large picturesque lake in the heart of the countryside. There is a small sandy beach and swimming area, along with kayaks available to hire. Snacks and drinks are available and reasonably priced. If you walk around the lake there are plenty of picnic sites and you are able to relax and watch the birds and wildlife.
Written August 7, 2018
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Wildsk
United Kingdom124 contributions
Just like the seaside!
Jul 2018 • Couples
Pretty beach with good facilities for young and old alike. Easy to park and walk around. Safe swimming, children’s play areas, good priced food and snacks, cold beer etc!
Written July 29, 2018
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LucindaSue
Bergerac, France56 contributions
Not a lot to do
Jul 2017 • Family
Since it's updating the Lac de Gurson has little to offer apart from a small playground, a small beach and swimming. Unfortunately, it has lost a lot of its appeal. Disappointed.
Written October 2, 2017
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glynisam
Wadhurst, UK3 contributions
Great day out for the family
Aug 2017 • Friends
This lake is free to access and has a sandy man made beach with play equipment, a couple of snacketeria, and plenty of shady areas. The food is pretty good and varied for this type of facility and you can buy teas and coffees, beers and wines. Dogs are allowed on a lead. It is located at the end of a long windy lane - be warned as we and others thought we were on the wrong road.
Written August 26, 2017
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Nick
London, UK15 contributions
Perfect
Aug 2017 • Family
Lovely lake with great sandy beach plus two snack cafes and a good play area - what more could you want!
Written August 25, 2017
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Rachel7Mary7ū
Aberdeenshire, UK69 contributions
Nice stroll around the lake
Aug 2017 • Family
Lovely beach, not too crowded. Couple of restaurants, kayaks, fishing, etc. Unfortunately fishing equipment is not available to hire. Small mountain bike park, holiday chalets, camping, and a couple of rather sad-looking tennis courts. We took a walk around the lake - about 40 minutes - but not much more that interested our young adult children or us. Good place for a swim if you had no other access to a pool, and it's free!
Written August 14, 2017
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Bonjour je voudrais savoir si je peux amener mon petit chien sur la plage dans sa cage il as l'habitude ?merci
mde40
Boulazac, France80 contributions
Pas sur la plage. C'est le seul endroit interdit. Partout ailleurs c'est possible.
bonjour peut on il aller avec un chien
maxouchien
Creon, France62 contributions
Bonjour, oui tout a fait mais pas sur la plage .
Cdlt
bonjour peut on pecher au lac de gurson sans carte merci de votre réponse
poeiti51
Bergerac City, France20 contributions
Bonjour, on peut pêcher au Lac de Gurson à condition d’avoir le permis de pêche. Désolé c’est la loi ...
J’aurais préféré vous dire que oui ...
Cordialement
Can you take dogs?
Millymissme
London, UK58 contributions
Hi! Yes you can take dogs but they are not allowed on the beach. There are plenty of wooden tables and benches in the picnic areas where you can go with a dog and you can take them to the café and walk around the lake.
BrionyCal4me
Weston super Mare, UK2 contributions
Do you know if you are allowed to take your dog into the lake area?
Ed P
Bristol, UK6 contributions
Hi has anyone had any experience swimming in this lake? I am looking to do some triathlon training whilst on holiday and so would like to know how far is a lap of the lake, if it's safe to swim in etc. Thanks.
traveler516300
London, UK17 contributions
Hi again. Like I said yesterday the swimming and boating areas are separate and I confirmed that you can't swim in the boating area for safety reasons. Probably not the answer you were hoping for, but that's what it is I'm afraid.