Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans
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The Hourtin-Carcans Lake is a lake in the natural region of Médoc, located in the French department of Gironde, Aquitaine. It is one of the largest lakes in France, and the largest freshwater lake, by surface area, situated entirely in France. It lies at an elevation of 14 m, and has a surface area of 56.67 km². In winter, its size is exceeded by Lac de Grand-Lieu in the Loire-Atlantique which expands to cover 62.92 km² but shrinks to 35 km² in summer. ()
Local name: Lac d'Hourtin et de Carcans Area: 21.88 mi²Length: 11.18 miWidth: 3.11 miMaximum depth: 33 ftElevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°8'6"N, 1°6'47"W
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New Aquitaine
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