visit this place quite often for a walk around the lake, great for swimming as there are good lake side beaches.
This was our second visit to this part of France. We love this lake beach and this year decided to have a go on the Inflatables. It's a good 20 minute walk round the lake to get to them but worth it. Try and go early as it's gets busy. In the summer it opens at 11 am. €7 for one hour was good value and if you want to stay longer it's €10 for 2 hours. It's hard work climbing up some of the inflatables so a bit of strength is needed. Great fun though! Free parking and ample facilities.
We stayed near the lake to visited it a few times..plenty of parking..toilets etc...a few beaches.we wen to the stoney one with the grass verges which was very pleasant and peaceful.thenwater is clear and there are lots of fish swimming around.a nice place to spent a morning/ afternoon..
Beautiful lake above Carcassonne. Plenty of parking, some in the shade. Quite a walk down (and so back uphill too!!) but worth it. There is a choice of beaches, stones and sand. The area of surveillance is well marked for children. The sand is beautiful and clean as is the water. In the summer there is a floating inflatable park to tire out the kids. It is also possible to walk around the lake but do take water and wear a hat. It will take about an hour. There are also pedallos and a small cafe. We always take our own picnic. Above the lake in the trees are picnic benches and there is also a parc de loisir for volleyball etc. Just a very beautiful place
Having walked around the old and new town of Carcassonne, we jumped on a bus (€2 euro return!) on a warm sunny Saturday. Whilst the schools had only just returned that week, we couldn't believe how quiet it was.We walked round the lake, which took just over an hour, and marvelled at the beautiful views along with the activities that can be enjoyed by all ages;Zip wiring, kayaking, pedalos, and other water based games.There is also a beach which is a great place to relax and you can also cool off with a swim in the lake.The only negative was that the only food available was from a large mobile van and whilst they served a great array of foods, some people may want to organise themselves and take sandwiches and drinks in a cooler bag. However overall it was a great day out.
So good we went to Lac de la Cavayere twice whilst we were staying in Carcassonne.There was plenty of parking available, but make sure you dont get there to late as it can get filled up very quickly. We opted for the shingle beach as it was less crowded and near to the beach cafe.While we were we went on a pedalo and enjoyed going around the lake.Definitely not a place to be missed.
We have spent many wonderful days at the Lac, even travelling there by bus before we got a car. It is close to Carcassonne. It is a bit of a trek from the car park but our mist recent visits thoroughly enjoyed the facilities set up by the City Council. There was a library ( all in French) and a coffee shop with ice cream and drinks too.
Caught the No 1 bus - only cost 1 euro each way. Which is a good way to see the country side. Lac de la Cavayere was a delight. We walked round the whole lake, it was very peaceful, only a few joggers and dog walkers about. Would recommend take picnic as we were there in May and facilities were closed. However, overall, well worth a visit.
We loved it here and spent many happy hours. There are lots of things to do, swim in the lake, take part in the aqua viva assault course, mini golf, pedalo hire, sunbathing, walking or cycling. It really has something for everyone. Highly recommend
Lac de la Cavayere has it all. Great walks around the lake, activities for children, climbing the tree-tops, swimming, playing or just relaxing in the sun