Lac de la Cavayère, Carcassonne

Name: Lac de la Cavayère
Address: Lac de la Cavaillere, Carcassonne, 11000, France
Telephone: +33 4 68 25 33 83

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Lac de la Cavayère is an artificial lake in the Occitanie région of France, close to the mediaeval town of Carcassonne. ()

Alternative names: Area: 44.48 acres (0.0695 mi²)Elevation: 472 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°11'2"N, 2°25'9"E

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Lac de la CavaillereCarcassonne 11000 France

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+33 4 68 25 33 83

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Lac de la Cavayère – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne Cathedral, Château de Miramont.

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Historic Fortified City
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1100s Gothic church with stained glass
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Catholic cathedral resembling a fortress
Carcassonne Cathedral, Carcassonne
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4.2 miE
Forts and castles
Château de Miramont
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2.3 miNE
Aqueduct
Orbiel Aqueduct, Trèbes
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4.1 miNW
Bridge
Pont Marengo, Carcassonne
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4.4 miNW
Aqueduct
Fresquel Aqueduct
112 min walk • The Fresquel Aqueduct is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Fresquel on the level. Built in 1802–1810, the structure is near Carcassonne. It was built when the canal was rerouted to pass through Carcassonne.
3.8 miNW
Canal
Déversoir de St-Jean, Carcassonne
98 min walk • The Déversoir de St-Jean is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi immediately to the east of the St-Nazaire Aqueduct and northeast of Carcassonne.
2.3 miNE
Canal
Épanchoir de Ste-Julia
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4.5 miNW
Canal
Épanchoir de Charques
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Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Trèbes
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