Le Lac de Paladru

Shaped during the Ice Age, its shores were home to one of the first human communities in the Isère region around 2700 BC (the Neolithic village of Les Baigneurs). Later, knights from the year 1 settled on the Colletière site. The remains unearthed during numerous archaeological excavations are currently on display in the new Archaeological Museum of Lake Paladru (MALP) located in Paladru.

The site is also remarkable for its 7 protected natural areas, including the Grands Roseaux area located north of the lake, a privileged nesting site for birds (mallards, swans, coots or great crested grebes) and for the spawning of fish (carp, tench, etc.); these reedbeds remain inaccessible.
To discover the fauna and flora, take the greenway to reach the marsh path marked with 4 discovery stations.

At 36 meters deep, its temperature rises to 25°C in summer. It is fed by two tributaries, the Courbon stream and the Pin stream. At its southern end, the overflow is discharged through an outlet that forms the source of the Fure River. Water is released through surface sluice gates, combined with a spillway when the lake's water level exceeds zero, and by a deep-water extraction system (a siphon at -30 meters), which discharges into the Fure River 5 meters downstream from the sluice gates.

Four municipal beaches provide access to the lake: three are paid (Pin, Paladru and Montferrat beaches) and one is free (Chararvines beach).
Swimming is permitted ONLY on these supervised beaches. Animals are not allowed on the beaches.
Two relaxation areas, Le Bois d'Amour in Charavines and La Verronière in Montferrat, are freely accessible and equipped for picnics by the lake.
Important information: barbecues are prohibited in all areas of the Tour du Lac.

Lake “Bleu” has another unique feature besides its color: it is a private lake that promotes tranquility and family activities. It is also open to fishing and boating.
For more information on regulations regarding navigation, fishing, swimming and other water sports, please visit https://www.lacpaladru.com/reglement or contact the tourist office's travel advisors.

Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, or road cycling, you'll have the opportunity to explore the lake and discover all its facets; there's something for everyone depending on the route you choose! If you'd like to know all the marked trails, the hiking map is available for €5, while the mountain biking map is available free of charge at our visitor centers.

Lake Paladru is a reciprocal fishing lake. To fish freely, the tourism advisors will show you the fishing spots and inform you about permits and boat fishing rights.

All year round, every day.

Boats are subject to a launch fee, which can be found on the website: https://www.lacpaladru.com

Swimming is permitted on the supervised beaches (3 with fees, 1 free), all information is available on the Pays Voironnais Tourist Office website tourisme.paysvoironnais.com.

Bus stop "Tourist Office" in Charavines, on the Pays Voironnais transport lines (information from the mobility agency at 04 76 05 03 47).