Hidden away among the bucolic, diverse landscapes of France, are a number of beautiful French lakes. These lakes sit high upon the slopes of Corsican mountains, on the periphery of the Alps, flowing between two countries or even in centuries-old volcanic craters.
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Whether they’re made by Mother Nature or man, there are some wonderfully beautiful lakes in France. Some are tiny, with an aura of peacefulness that makes you want to gaze at them for hours on end. Others are large and beg to be surfed or sailed on. Be they surrounded by mountains or rolling hills,
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The reason why it's called the 'Pearl of the Vosges' is not a coincidence. The magnificent Gérardmer Lake, which is of glacial origin, is situated at a height of 666 m in the heart of the Vosges mountains and is the largest body of water in the valley of lakes in the region.During summer, visitors can swim on its beaches, go kayaking or windsurfing, and hikers can follow its many signposted ...
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Located in Annecy in the region of Haute-Savoie, this lake is often regarded as among the best lakes in France.. The scenery is quite spectacular, the shores are perfect for a relaxing stroll, biking, or a picnic. The second biggest lake in the Savoie region, Lac D’Annecy is also one of the cleanest lakes in the world.
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Lake, any relatively large body of slowly moving or standing water that occupies an inland basin of appreciable size. Within the global hydrologic cycle, freshwater lakes constitute only about 0.009 percent of all free water, which amounts to less than 0.4 percent of all continental fresh water.
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