Lac d'Orient

Near Troyes lies twenty thousand hectares of forest, primarily of hornbeam and oak - most of which are centuries old - a formidable green diamond in the heart of Champagne, which has the reputation of being wet. Water flows everywhere. In this land of streams and small lakes, it was decided in the seventies to create large artificial lakes to regulate the water discharge from the Seine through the Aube. A blessing for Parisians, who no longer suffer from flooding; a fortune for the Aube, which, with the dams and reservoirs, has an extraordinarily attractive tourist and sporting attraction. In short, a natural area for all kinds of outings and sensations. But it also calls for the discovery of and respect for a rich flora and fauna.

Along the shores of Lac d'Orient, there are several established beaches with fine sand, where swimming is delightful. Freshwater sailors can choose from numerous water sports activities. Catamarans, sailboats, surfboards with their brightly colored sails, as well as canoes and pedal boats navigate Lac d'Orient, the first of three created lakes. Lac d'Amance and Lac du Temple are the others. Jet skiers, water skiers, and motorboats each have their own section of the lakes where they can go about their activities without endangering others.
Over time, many bird species have built their nests in the vicinity of Lac d'Orient. They have naturally found a shelter and food there. In the ornithological reserve of Lac d'Orient, as well as around the other lakes, one can observe them without disturbing them. Among the resident birds and the migratory birds, which regain strength on the shores, nearly 265 species have been counted. The crane, the purple heron, and the reed goose are found alongside the coot, the great reed warbler, and the common tern. Sometimes, the dwarf eagle also hovers above that vast water surface. A great area for using binoculars.

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