



Sprawling lakeside park 30 minutes from Lyon where you can swim, BBQ, bike trails, and picnic all day—completely free. It's a Natura 2000 nature site that hosts weekend music festivals with beach parties.
Swim to live music
Natura 2000 site
Weekend festival escape
Family-friendly lake day
Tips
🎉"great place for free fun with the kids"
🚌40min from Lyon Perrache by public transport
⚠️gets very crowded on weekends, especially swimming areas
Des festivals à la plage
Vaulx-en-Velin




Sprawling lakeside park 30 minutes from Lyon where you can swim, BBQ, bike trails, and picnic all day—completely free. It's a Natura 2000 nature site that hosts weekend music festivals with beach parties.
Swim to live music
Natura 2000 site
Weekend festival escape
Family-friendly lake day
Tips
🎉"great place for free fun with the kids"
🚌40min from Lyon Perrache by public transport
⚠️gets very crowded on weekends, especially swimming areas
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