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A day of leisureAround the Lakes of Madness

The activities of the Lacs de la Folie

Today is a relaxing day. After visiting Contrexéville and discovering part of its rich heritage, we head to the Lacs de La Folie. There, 12 hectares of pure pleasure await us, for our greatest happiness.

On a bike to warm up

Once we’ve gobbled up our breakfasts, we bike from downtown. We join the bike path that leads us directly to the Lacs de la Folie, and its activities. When we arrive, it is a huge expanse of water that welcomes us in a green setting.

Lakes of Madness, it is a clever mix between free and paid activities, nautical and land. We prepare the picnic, while the children test the playgrounds. To make sure we digest after our lunch, we decide to take a dip in the free, supervised outdoor pool.

4 info on the site

The parking lots of the Lakes are free.

The outdoor swimming pool is open only in the afternoons in July and August.

Swimming is prohibited in the lakes.

It is possible to fish on the lake, paying a fishing fee per day and per line, directly on the spot.

A ride on the water, a reconnection with nature

For a good time with family or friends, find the activities of Pedal’Eau Mentalo, present since 1987. From a floating dock, your boat awaits you. Once everyone is comfortably seated in the deckchairs, it’s time to pedal! There is no better way to discover the lake than by boat. At your side, swans and ducks follow your crossing…

Paid activities

By Accrofolie

Dive into the heart of magic

This afternoon, we decided to book a new generation scavenger hunt… and life-size! Armed with a tablet, we must awaken a guardian goblin and close the portal that connects our world to that of goblins, trolls and other mythical creatures… not always benevolent.

Find the magic crystals and prevent the hordes of monsters from invading the Earth: that is the mission we will be entrusted with. Equipped with a tablet, the Magic Portal makes us discover the Lakes of Madness and its surroundings in a playful way.

Practical information

  • Price: 60€ per group
  • The presence of an adult per group is mandatory
  • 4 people maximum per group

Back to downtown

We get back on our bikes, and head back toward downtown, after all the adventures. Along the way, we pass some hikers, who have, themselves, taken the walking trails of the Lacs de la Folie.

Once we arrive, we head to the restaurants for a dinner of local flavors.