



Lac de Beaulieu
Couëron
A quiet lakeside escape just outside Nantes, where herons and egrets nest on a central island and a shaded trail circles the water. Bring binoculars for the birdwatching hut, or just stretch your legs on the fitness circuit before claiming a picnic table.
Birdwatching hotspot
Morning jog loop
Fitness trail circuit
Peaceful nature escape
Tips
🚶"quiet, pretty, well-maintained, and serene; a real pleasure to walk"
🦅herons, egrets and cormorants nest on the central island
🅿️turn left at the dirt road for the best parking and views
Lac de Beaulieu
Couëron




A quiet lakeside escape just outside Nantes, where herons and egrets nest on a central island and a shaded trail circles the water. Bring binoculars for the birdwatching hut, or just stretch your legs on the fitness circuit before claiming a picnic table.
Birdwatching hotspot
Morning jog loop
Fitness trail circuit
Peaceful nature escape
Tips
🚶"quiet, pretty, well-maintained, and serene; a real pleasure to walk"
🦅herons, egrets and cormorants nest on the central island
🅿️turn left at the dirt road for the best parking and views