Lac de Saint-Point Lake

Address: Lac de Saint-Point, Doubs department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Lac de Saint-Point is a natural lake in eastern France, located in the Doubs department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and regarded as one of the larger natural lakes in that area. It is a local recreational destination with shores used for walking, swimming and small-boat activities.

Facilities and promenades are concentrated near lakeside villages and small marinas; the lake’s elongated basin and vegetated shoreline make it suitable for low-impact recreation rather than large-scale water sports.

The lake sits within the Jura foothills near the town of Pontarlier and is accessible by regional roads from nearby communities in eastern France.

• Visitor services: Stretches of lakeside are used for walking and boating in summer; the nearest larger town for services and accommodation is Pontarlier.

Lac de Saint-Point is in Doubs, eastern France. The nearest larger towns include Pontarlier and Besançon; the lake is best accessed by car, with some regional bus services available seasonally.

• Take the lakeside trail that passes through small villages for the best mixture of landscape and local life.
• Combine a visit with local cheese or cider tastings in Doubs department - small producers are often open to visitors.
• Kayak rentals are sometimes available in summer; check ahead with local tourist offices.