One of the pearls of the Pays Voironnais ! Nestled in the heart of a beautiful green environment, it's a setting open to many sports and relaxing activities: lazing on the beaches around the lake, swimming, picnics with family or friends, nautical activities, fishing, walks on foot, by bike or in a horse-drawn carriage...
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Pools and hot tubs
Do you prefer the pool? Check it out. the pools Indoors or outdoors. And if you'd rather enjoy a relaxing moment, discover our wellness areas with spas.
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Lake Paladru is of course many nautical activities Sailing cruises, rowing, pedal boat rentals, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, or canoeing… Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a freshwater enthusiast, you're sure to find something to enjoy! And if you have your own paddleboard, canoe, or windsurfing board, you can… sail in freedom paying a navigation fee.
The greenway for walking
Ideal for walking safely and in peace, it connects Charavines to Paladru, via the "Chemin des marais" (the marsh path) -dotted with 4 discovery-stations of the remarkable flora and fauna of the sensitive natural area- and the "Bois d'Amour" (the love wood) .
230 rue des Bains 38850 Charavines
and rest areas for taking a break!
Picnic on the tables at your disposal, let the children enjoy the wooden games, have a cold drink at the Comptoir du Bois d'Amour or at the Véronnière snack bar.
Please note that swimming is prohibited on these sites.
A paradise for fishermen
Fishing at Lake Paladru
With their two pits 35m deep, the waters of the lake welcome a wide variety of fish. Perch and pike for predators, but also whitefish, arctic char, roach, tench or bleak inhabit the lake in large numbers. Their growth rate is also the highest of the great Alpine lakes.
Archeology & Museum
The MALP (Museum of Archeology from the Lake of Paladru) invites you on a captivating travel through time to the Neolithic era and the year XNUMX. Through the exceptional remains discovered under the waters of the lake, meet the people who lived there so long ago.
FAQ
What to do around Lake Paladru?
While Lake Paladru is a magnificent playground for swimming, fishing, and all kinds of water sports on its beautiful blue waters, it's the surrounding hills that offer the most breathtaking views! Head out onto the trails, starting from the villages around the lake, with a wide variety of options to choose from. hiking trails, trail running routes and mountain biking trails, which will lead you to magnificent panoramas as well as to the discovery of local heritage. For a walk on the banks of the lake, take the Greenway which connects Charavines to Paladru.
The first essential place is the Paladru Lake Archaeological Museum (MALP), opened in 2022 in Paladru. It is a wonderful setting for all the riches found during underwater archaeological excavations, all these objects, true treasures that will allow you to discover the history of the first inhabitants on the shores of the lake.
Then, a stone's throw from the lake, discover the Tithe Barn with its remarkable framework which hosts a rich and varied program every year from May to September: exhibition, workshops, guided tours and its unmissable ‘Festival Les Nuits Hors la Grange’!
If you have a sweet tooth and want to taste or discover local products, several options are available to you: the shop of local know-how at the Tourist Office in Charavines, the markets, directly from producers or finally the restaurants 😉
Finally, the lake is only about fifteen minutes from Voiron, birthplace of the famous green liqueur, the famous alcohol-free and sugar-free Antésite drink, the succulent Bonnat chocolates….
Where is Paladru Lake?
Nestled in the hollow of beautiful green hills, Lake Paladru is a little hidden, perhaps you have even passed nearby without knowing it or seeing it?!
Less than 1 hour from Grenoble, Lyon, Valence and Chambéry (by car), the blue lake is easily accessible via the A48 exit no. 9 Péage de Rives or via the A43 exit no. 10 Péage des Abrets.
To better locate it and find out how to get there, go to our page ‘How to travel around'.
Where to swim at Lake Paladru?
To enjoy swimming, go to one of the 4 beaches where swimming is supervised: Montferrat Beach, Charavines Beach, Le Pin Beach and Paladru municipal beach.
Note that only the beach at Charavines is free for everyone.
Outside of these sites and their surveillance periods, for your safety and by prefectural decree, swimming is prohibited.
Is there a charge for Lake Paladru?
You can come to Lake Paladru for free and park your car for free. For motorhomes... parking and service area is accessible in Charavines or at Montferrat campsite.
There is a charge for supervised swimming on the beaches of Montferrat, Paladru and Le Pin. You will also have to pay a navigation fee for an outing with your paddle, canoe, boat or windsurf. Find detailed information on our pageNavigation'.
What is the most beautiful beach on Lake Paladru?
It is difficult to answer this question, because as the saying goes ‘as many men, as many different opinions’!
However, the beaches are not alike and each have their own particularities:
- Municipal beach of Paladru : it is a large grassy area which will accommodate your towels and foutas, there are some shaded areas but bringing your parasol is strongly recommended on sunny days. For swimming, you will walk on pebbles (water shoes can make the experience more comfortable) and the water quickly gets deep. The +: nautical rentals (paddle, pedal boat, etc.), restaurant, Archaeological Museum of Lake Paladru 50m away.
- Montferrat beach : it is also a beautiful space but the grass area is smaller, so to lie down comfortably on the pebbles, carpets or mattresses will be your allies! Here the swimming area, also with pebbles, offers you a gentle slope ideal for families with young children :) Children who will enjoy a beautiful playground and a volleyball court. Parasol essential to protect yourself from the sun. The +: rental of deckchair and parasol pitches, restaurant, campsite.
- Le Pin beach : the beach is more intimate, less extensive than its neighbors to the North, it nevertheless offers a beautiful expanse of grass for lounging. A few lime trees will offer you a little shade, but parasols and other light sun-blocking equipment are recommended. As for swimming, here too your feet will tread on pebbles after going down the few steps to the water. Note that depending on the height of the lake (often high at the start of the season) there may not be a small pool. The pros: restaurant with beautiful terrace and 180° view of the lake, snacks and drinks at Charly’s at the entrance to the beach.
- Charavines beach : the beach welcomes you over a large area, either grass or pebbles (fine to medium) with little shade until the end of the afternoon, parasols recommended! The swimming area here offers a really gentle slope and shallow water swimming. You will also find pebbles there but also lake chalk (no, no it's not mud) which can provide a strange sensation between the toes... The +: the beach restaurant and its beautiful terrace, proximity to shops and other restaurants in the village.
Where to walk at Lake Paladru?
La lake greenway, on the east bank, is accessible by bike, on foot, by scooter, by rollerblader and allows a safe stroll along the lake. It is in the Bois d'Amour, just after Charavines, that you will enjoy the most pleasant strolling space: at the water's edge, below the road, in the shade of the trees, where benches and platforms are there to offer you a very pleasant contemplative break.
Or get some height on marked trails on foot or by bike, the hills around the lake are home to numerous routes and routes.
Feel free to contact our teams for personalized advice, by telephone on 04 76 93 17 60 😉
Can I come with my paddle to Lake Paladru?
Yes, it is possible to come and navigate on the lake if you are the proud owner of a paddleboard, canoe, rowboat, or windsurf board, provided you pay the navigation fee and respect the regulations. You can buy it online on the Lake Society website, to sail for a day, a month or the whole season. Find all the practical information on our page dedicated to the navigation.
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