It's a postcard-perfect little paradise of freshness. À ComblouxFacing the giant of the Alps, a different kind of bathing area awaits you: the first public ecological bathing area in France. There's no chlorine or chemicals here - just over 10,000 aquatic plants to naturally filter the impressively clear water.
Since 2002, the biotope lake has been a pioneering project, attracting thousands of visitors every summer in search of sustainable freshness.
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Just a few minutes' walk from the heart of the village, Combloux's biotope lake is a model of balance between tourism and ecology.
Its 2,900 m³ pool, limited to 1,000 visitors a day to guarantee water quality, is entirely filtered by nature.
An experience for the whole family, with friends or on your own
Water lilies, reeds and aquatic plants form a self-sustaining ecosystem that purifies and oxygenates the water, while the sun's rays naturally warm the pool.
Four 50-metre swimming lanes await the sporty types. For the younger ones, a sandpit and gently sloping accesses guarantee safe swimming.
Contemplative visitors can put their towels down on the grassy beach or relax in a deckchair in the shade of a parasol hired on site.
All around the pool, a pretty pontoon allows you to observe the flora and fauna. In summer, aquagym, yoga and aquacardio sessions add to the rhythm of the day.
A bar-restaurant well worth a visit
Combloux leaves nothing to chance. A snack bar offers sweet and savoury treats, while the Alexperience bar-restaurant delights the taste buds with a view of the mountains.
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The changing rooms are equipped for families, with a changing table and baby corner. There are also special facilities for the disabled, including a motorised wheelchair for getting into the water.
Far from the hustle and bustle of overcrowded beaches, the biotope lake embodies a different vision of summer holidays: calmer, greener and more inspired.
It is part of an overall approach to enhancing the natural heritage supported by the commune of Combloux. A winning choice, where nature is not just a backdrop, but the main protagonist.
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