Take the plunge

You are travelling As a couple, As a family, With friends

Budget €

Season Spring, Summer

Localisation Eure Valley

Sun is shining, weather is sweet. And there’s so much wonderful nature and water fun to enjoy on a day out at the lake of Mézières-Ecluzelles! Grab your friends, your swimsuit, your picnic basket and off you go! On the agenda: splash party, giggles, aperitif and exciting water sports families can do together.

Pack your locavore picnic

Not sure what to take with you on a family day out? Pack your bathing suit, plenty of good vibes and some local snacks! The ultimate goal when visiting Eure et Loir is to become “locavore”, meaning eating as locally as possible. Local produce for a picnic include the Belsia crisps, Euréliennes beers, fresh baked bread, local rillettes, artichoke spread, cherry tomatoes, salad from the local producer. You’re all set for an epic hike around the lake of Mézières-Ecluzelles, topped up by an outdoor picnic on a patch of green grass!

Canoë à Mézières ecluzelles — Coralie Daudin

paddle sur le plan d'eau — Coralie Daudin

Pique nique en amoureux — Coralie Daudin

Glide along on a stand-up paddle board!

With wide tranquil waters fringed by forested hillsides, the lake of Mézières-Ecluzelles is made for cruisey stand-up paddleboarding adventures. Book a stand-up paddleboarding tour with the Club Nautique Drouais for a fun session with friends and family. Get aboard your sup board, test your balance, race to the next buoy. It's only a matter of time until stand-up paddleboarding gets a hold of you.

Once you’ve warmed up, the next challenge is to try the giant stand-up paddle board together with your friends for a good laugh and great sensations!

Ready to take the plunge?

House

L’Eure & l’Étang

ÉCLUZELLES

For a country break of a relaxing stay less than 100km from Paris, L'Eure and l'Etang bed and beakfast's motto is "it's time to take the time." They will be delighted to look after you!

Tourisme_Foret_Domaniale_Dreux_Anet-001 — ©Arnaud Lombard

Big nature

National forest of Dreux

ABONDANT

Clumps of giant trees, shady groves, ancient oaks, hornbeams and conifers: the Dreux forest is a firm favourite with walkers. Upon request, the Forestry Commission can organise guided tours for visitors of all ages.

Historical sites and monuments

Chapelle Royale Saint-Louis

DREUX

A spectacular testimony to 19th century art! The neo-gothic chapel, the stained glass windows and recumbent statues inside are works by the greatest artists from that era: Delacroix, Millet, Ingres, Lenoir, Mercié, Vernet and many others.

House

Les clefs de Milton “Pilgrim”

COULOMBS

This converted former bread oven provides pleasant, practical accommodation, just a few metres from the river. Make the most of nature and the many animals on the site, relax to the rustling of the leaves on the magnificent trees on the estate and ...

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Les clefs de Milton “Pegase”

COULOMBS

"Pégase" provides the perfect environment to explore nature and set your senses free in an unspoilt setting with its plantlife and animals. Just let yourself be guided by the birdsong, the rustling of the leaves, and river flowing past the terrace.