Lac de Remoray
Lake Scenic freshwater lake in eastern France
Lac de Remoray in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté lies beneath forested hills; walkers, anglers and families use the lake for short trails, lakeside picnics and local freshwater fishing.
Lac de Remoray is a small natural freshwater lake in the Doubs department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, located beside the village of Remoray-Boujeons and close to Lac de Saint-Point.
The lake is valued for its quiet shoreline and wetland vegetation; people visit for short walks and nature observation rather than large-scale recreation. It is typically visited on outings that include the neighbouring Lac de Saint-Point.
The water body is natural in origin and has long been part of the local landscape used by communities for fishing and low-intensity recreation. It is included in regional conservation and land-use plans for the area.
The lake sits in the Doubs department near the village of Remoray-Boujeons, in the pre-Alpine Jura landscape of eastern France, close to the Swiss border and the Lac de Saint-Point.
- Nearby village: lies immediately next to the village of Remoray-Boujeons and is often visited together with the larger nearby Lac de Saint-Point.
- Wildlife and access: good for birdwatching along reed-fringed shores in spring and summer; access is by local lanes and short paths from the village.
How to Get to Lac de Remoray #
Reach Lac de Remoray by car from Pontarlier or Besançon via local departmental roads; nearest small towns provide parking and café facilities. Public transportation to the immediate lakeside is limited; regional buses serve larger towns with onward taxi options.
Tips for Visiting Lac de Remoray #
- A small, local circuit path crosses gentle hillsides - it's worth following for different vantage points of the two mirror basins.
- Local cafés in Remoray provide a welcome stop after a lakeside walk; public transport is limited so plan return travel.
- If interested in geology or local flora, contact the regional tourist office in Doubs for guided walks.
Best Time to Visit Lac de Remoray #
Summer to autumn for walking and reflections; winter for quiet, snowy landscapes.
Weather & Climate near Lac de Remoray #
Lac de Remoray's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1323 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
