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 at a Glance#
Address: Lac de Remoray, near Remoray-Boujeons/Remoray, Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Admission: Free (natural site)
About Lac de Remoray#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 108 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 3° | -4° | 106 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 7° | 0° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 15° | 11° | 117 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 124 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 115 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 12° | 7° | 112 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 6° | 0° | 120 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 3° | -3° | 122 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
