Lac de Rabodanges

The artificial lake at Rabodanges sits in an unspoilt natural setting, lined with forests and rocks. It stretches over five communes and covers almost 240 acres, making it the largest lake in Basse-Normandie. It is 6km in length and around 250 metres wide. It is home to the headquarters of the Motonautique Club de Basse Normandie, where you can water-ski when the warm weather arrives. There are two restaurants on the water's edge. One directly overlooks the lake and the other has inflatables for children. People stroll in the sun along the shores, close to the landing stage, from where cruise-boats take tourists up and down the waters. Kayaks and fishermen join this peaceful scene, the latter casting their lines either from the banks or from rowing boats. Fishing here covers two categories and is regulated, including night-fishing for carp.