The tour of Lake Paladru

Lake Paladru Information Office is located near to Charavines Beach and is at your disposal for all information: events, sites to visit, accommodation, sports activities, sailing and fishing...At the foot of the Chartreuse Mountains, the Pays Voironnais offers a natural playground for moments of pure relaxation and rejuvenation. From the blue waters of Lake Paladru to the rolling hills of the Valdaine, this is a place to breathe and escape, perfect for the whole family year-round. Choose from a variety of outdoor activities: hiking, relaxing, swimming, biking... A variety of experiences, from exploring history to gourmet tastings... Gourmet breaks, festive evenings, or well-deserved cozy rest... Here, everyone does what they enjoy! ...Also discover our “local crafts” area on site All these pleasures can also be found in Voiron, the heart of the Pays Voironnais. A small, welcoming town offering a wide range of amenities: shops, restaurants, local specialties, and places to visit...

Welcome to MALP for a captivating time travel to the Neolithic and the year 1000. Through the exceptional remains discovered under the waters of the lake, meet the men who lived there so long ago.Thanks to its remains and many legends, Lake Paladru has always been able to feed the imagination of its visitors. It was only during the 19th century, with the discoveries of Ernest Chantre, and the 20th century, with the excavations of Hyppolite Müller, that the history of the first archaeological sites, which emerged from the waters of the lake, was revealed. Over the years, the work of archaeologists escalated and became more specific. It was in 1972 that the archaeological sites of Lake Paladru received both national and international recognition. The lake soon became a site of experimentation for innovative excavation techniques, as well as a unique site in France, for the rarity of its findings. The museum is a history of encounters, sharing, discoveries, secrets and ideas which intertwine in and around the lake. It is also a history of a village and its inhabitants, all of whom, in one way or another, have encountered the lake and its history.

Built in 1805, this remarkable adobe and thatch structure is one of the finest examples of traditional architecture in the Voironnais region. The barn can be visited with a guide by prior arrangement.With a double-wishbone frame and no central pillar support, this roof has been thatched since it was built in 1805. Designed to house the herds and winter feed of a very large farm, this intact building will take you on a journey through farming history from Napoleon 1st to the present day. During guided tours, you'll be offered a tasting/sale of jams made from the farm's fruit.

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Parking gratuit. Accès aux commerces : boucherie du lac, petit casino, pharmacie du lac, tabac du lac. A proximité : la plage de charavines, de nombreux restaurants.

Vast beach of small pebbles and gently sloping grass, ideal for swimming in shallow water. Full sun all day. Beach volleyball court, pétanque, games for children. Barbecue prohibited.Picnic area equipped and shaded. Nautical rentals and deckchair rentals are available on site. Community beach of the Pays Voironnais. Please note there are no swimming lessons.

Beach with large grassy areas, some shaded (deep water quickly). Playground for children, picnic area. Ice cream restaurant on site. Barbecue, paddle, ball and shisha prohibited.Swimming is supervised during the summer season. At an altitude of 500 m, its 6 km long, 1 km wide and 392 hectares in area make Lake Paladru the 5th natural lake in France. Come and dive in its crystal clear turquoise waters, which reach 25 ° C in the middle of summer! Furnished and accessible to people in wheelchairs. And if you want to exercise before swimming, Lake Paladru offers you many possibilities. The more sporty can practice, among other things, sailing, rowing, mountain biking or hiking! The less sporty and the children will also find something to distract themselves: pedal boat rental, paddle outing thematic sailing or easy hike for all!

Flat beach combining areas of grass, sand and small pebbles, ideal for relaxation and swimming with the family. Shallow waters. Full sunshine all day. Playground. No smoking and no barbecue on the beach.Swimming is authorized at the risk and peril of the users, when it is not supervised and in the absence of a flag. Swimming is supervised on Wednesday afternoon by a lifeguard. The bathing conditions are as follows: - the flag is green swimming is supervised - the flag is red swimming is prohibited Snack located on the beach with a beautiful view of the lake. Large terrace and non-stop catering in season. Smiling and dynamic team. On the menu: mixed salads, grilled meats, homemade burgers, pancakes, small frying, homemade pastries and the chef's suggestions. Ice cream parlor. Snack at any time.

Charming lakeside campsite offering various chalets and lodge tents as well as a semi-covered heated swimming pool with bubbles, relaxation area (sauna and jacuzzi) and water games. Free access for campers to the adjoining supervised beach.Enjoy large pitches of up to 150m² and à la carte services to help you organise your holiday. Possibility of hiring private sanitary facilities, bread and pastries delivered directly to your pitch in the morning, a large gently sloping beach ideal for all the family, play areas for young children... Rented accommodation (wooden chalets, tent lodges, canvas and wooden cabins) in a range of layouts and budgets. Each ‘Natura Lodge’ chalet has its own private outdoor hot tub. Opposite the Espace Naturel Sensible, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation. An on-site restaurant-bar by the water. In July and August, children's club activities focusing on nature, art and ecology. Sports and leisure facilities (multi-sports pitch, tennis court, volleyball/badminton court on the beach, ping pong tables, petanque pitch... with rackets, balls, petanque balls and molki games on loan from reception! Free wifi....