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Updated 2025

Best lakes to swim in France

Best lakes in France: 733 designated bathing waters are rated Excellent for 2025. This list is the 25 with the longest run of that class, of 845 rated sites. The class measures bacteria — it is not a LakeQuality A–F grade or a safety clearance.

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Longest-running Excellent lakes in France

  1. 1 LacExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  2. 3 Lac - Lac des PeupliersExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  3. A.s.p.t.tExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  4. Air FranceExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  5. Allevard - Lac de la MirandeExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  6. Ancienne Route des SallesExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  7. Annecy ImperialExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  8. Annecy les MarquisatsExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  9. Annecy-Le-Vieux AlbignyExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  10. Anthy Recorts - MunicipaleExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  11. Anthy SechexExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  12. Ar Lann VrasExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  13. Au Droit des Deux CampingsExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  14. AuphelleExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  15. Baie de la SaunaExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  16. Baignade de Champagnac Etang PrevotExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  17. Baignade de Point FolleExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  18. Baignade du Lac - PlageExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  19. Baignade la Ballastiere BischheimExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  20. Baignade la ClairiereExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  21. Baignade la Hardt BrumathExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  22. Baignade le DomaineExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  23. Baignade Municipale BenfeldExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  24. Baignade Municipale du Camping du Lac d'ErsteinExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  25. Baignade Municipale Husacker HuttenheimExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons

Frequently asked questions

What are the best lakes to swim in France?
733 of the designated bathing waters in France are rated Excellent for 2025. This page lists the 25 with the longest run of that class. The rating measures bacteria, not nutrients or clarity.
Is it safe to swim in France lakes?
An Excellent class is not a safety clearance. It does not cover algal blooms, depth, or currents. Conditions change after heavy rain. Check local notices the day you go.
Does LakeQuality give A–F grades for lakes in France?
No. Best-lakes lists for France use the authority's own Excellent to Poor class. A letter on the LakeQuality scale would be an invention.

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