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Rivers, ponds, lakes, and streams-- the Luberon is blessed with a rich natural heritage for wild swimming or enjoying a refreshing soak in the spring or summer months. Known as the heart of Provence, if you're vacationing in Luberon, don't miss these freshwater places amidst breathtaking nature.
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A haven of peace, Vannades Lake is the perfect spot to cool off during the hot summer months or engage in leisure activities and sports. Not only can you enjoy a nice swim here, but also go sailing, canoeing, or windsurfing. Its 15-hectare leisure area comprises various picnic spaces, a restaurant, and even a mini-golf course. Vannades lake is an excellent place to visit for a fun family outing.
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In Cabrières d`Aigues, at the foot of Luberon mountain, sits Lake La Bonde. With waters at 25ºC in the summer, Bonde is ideally suited for swimming. Enveloped by lush and wooded scenery, it offers peaceful nature walks among the Aleppo pines to explore by foot or bike. One can enjoy some sandwiches at its picnic areas or snack bar whilst admiring the views of the Bonde lake against the Luberon mountain. Fishing is only allowed with a permit.
Lake Val de Durance is a four-hectare lakeside area where you can relax and refresh yourself in the spring and summer. Set in the verdant countryside, the lake is part of the Val de Durance campsite. It boasts stretches of white sand on its banks, ideal for sunbathing and picnicking. Visitors who aren't guests from the campsite are allowed entry in July and August with a fee of 4€ for adults and 3€ for children. Lifeguards are onsite during the summer from 11:00 - 19:00.
If you want to admire panoramic views of the area, you can head to the nearby village of Cadenet that overlooks the lake and the Durance valley.
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