Lac de la Cavayère
The 'city beach' southeast of Carcassonne's old city, with lakeside sand, a water park, and a loop trail. It is a favorite summer retreat for locals.
Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake completed in 1985, about 5 km from the old city. It has three sandy beaches patrolled by lifeguards in summer, and offers swimming, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding. Nearby are Aquapark, a small water park, and a treetop adventure park. The roughly 5 km loop trail around the lake is good for walking or jogging, and it is quiet even in winter. The beaches are free, but parking is charged in summer. You can drive there, or take the city bus in summer.
Opening hours
Open all day (summer lifeguard hours approx. 11:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Porte Narbonnaise
- Cité de Carcassonne
- Château Comtal
- Les Lices
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
- Pont Vieux
- Bastide Saint-Louis
- Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne