What is a Plan d'Eau?
Many Deux-Sèvres villages in South West France have recognised the need to provide local water-based facilities for leisure activities for both local residents and tourists. Several areas have invested in parks with artificial lakes, woolands walks, beaches, recreational games, fishing, picnic areas and swimming. These places are perfect for lazy family days out, and they are not usually crowded or expensive, Swimming areas are cordoned off and usually have lifeguards in attendance.
In total there are 17 Plans d'Eau in Deux-Sèvres, ensuring that there is at least one within close proximity to all local communities. This particular one is
Saint Christophe sur Roch 79410 CHERVEUX
Water toboggan, swimming, mini-golf, tennis, fishing (top category), pedalos, games and picnic area, camping, restaurant
05 49 05 21 38
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Satallite picture here
http://www.campster.fr/object.aspx/36561/Camp_Du_Plan_DEau_De_Saint_Christophe
This place made me understand why so much of the best art has come from France and why all the best artists seem to have spent time in France. Every thing an artist needs for inspiration is right here..................
An inland beach. Nice idea :-))
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. These photos would make lovely paintings.
ReplyDeleteThat looks a great place to walk
ReplyDeleteThe wheelie-bin spoils the effect a little. LOL.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot.
ReplyDeleteI think these planned parks are a rather good idea.
ReplyDeletePlenty of greenery, and not a lot of people. What's not to like?
ReplyDeleteBet there's some good wildlife here, at the very least dragonflies, frogs, etc.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the lilies are just starting to bloom.
ReplyDeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lily.
ReplyDeleteGood fishing here, I would guess.
ReplyDeleteLovely leafy shot.
ReplyDeleteWere you hiding from those people? :-))
ReplyDeleteI like this shot :-))
ReplyDeleteSo glad that things like this are being done.
ReplyDeletebeauty all around
ReplyDeleteyou have a great eye for composition
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Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLush, lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteI imagine these water lilies in bloom.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot.
ReplyDeleteI know where this is located. I've been to the cathedral of St-Pierre's de Poitiers nearby. The countryside was lovely, but there was nothing like this - way back when. :-}
ReplyDeleteEverything's so greeeeeen.
ReplyDeleteLots of frog sounds coming from here?
ReplyDeleteLovely, restful image and can see it in oils. Maybe with a figure on the edge of the water there.
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