Lake Der-Chantecoq
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| Lake Der-Chantecoq Lac du Der-Chantecoq |
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| Location | Champagne-Ardenne |
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| Lake type | artificial lake |
| Primary sources | River Marne |
| Primary outflows | River Marne |
| Basin countries | France |
| Surface area | 48 km² |
| Max depth | 15 m |
| Water volume | 350 mio m³ |
| Settlements | Saint-Dizier, Vitry-le-François |
Lake Der-Chantecoq (French: Lac du Der-Chantecoq) is situated close to the commune of Saint-Dizier in the departments of Marne and Haute-Marne. It is the largest artificial lake in France, covering 48 km² with 350 million m³ of water.
[edit] History
It was created in 1974 to hold the water of the River Marne so that flooding of the Seine at Paris would stop. It is managed by the Les Grands Lacs de Seine. Its construction required the destruction of three villages; Chantecoq, Champaubert-aux-Bois et Nuisement-aux-Bois.
Today, many water sports are popular here, including sailing, water skiing, jet-ski, wind surfing, fishing, rowing etc. as well as walking, rollerblading and cycling around its edges.
The fauna is abundant and protected. Each spring and autumn, many common cranes assemble here.
 Lake Der-Chantecoq |
 A church at Châtillon-sur-Broué |
 A house at Châtillon-sur-Broué |
[edit] External links
- Lac du Der en Champagne
- (French) Yaughting Club du Der
- (French) Club Nautique
