Three good ideas for getting some fresh air around Lac de Rillé

Evade to the shores of Lac de Rillé, the largest reservoir in Touraine, close to neighbouring Anjou. Surrounded by trees, the 200-hectare lake is home to many birds, including grebes, ducks, plovers and wagtails, as well as the osprey and black stork, two species that are very rare in France.

The lake is also home to a number of other species of birds.

1. Camping in the great outdoors with the Huttopia Village

Put down your suitcase and make yourself comfortable in a chalet or lodge tent at Village Huttopia. The shimmering waters of Lac de Rillé and the branches of the pine trees gently stirred by the breeze will immerse you as soon as you arrive in a serene atmosphere, conducive to relaxation, reinforced by the sight of holidaymakers lounging by the pool ! Whatever the case, the name “Huttopia” perfectly conveys the spirit of the place: calm, with soft sunlight filtered through the canopy. Not forgetting the forest spa, with sauna and Finnish bath. You may never want to leave!

De belles vacances, au bord du lac de Rillé !

Village Huttopia Lac de Rillé

Lac de Rillé

Supplied by the Lathan, it was created in 1977 to irrigate the surrounding farmland. It is made up of the 180 hectares of Lac des Mousseaux plus the 20 hectares of the Pincemaille reservoir).

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2. Cycling & walking around Lake Rillé

Go for a stroll along a pleasant 6 km hiking trail (or even less, if you don’t go all the way to the town) that skirts around the eastern part of lac de Rillé : la retenue de Pincemaille. An interpretation trail, a birdwatching observatory and an 18-metre-high observation tower enhance your walking outing.

Hire a bike from the campsite or bring your own, and this time discover the western part of the lake thanks to a lovely 17km loop, also showing you a pretty rural mosaic of woods and fields, interspersed with isolated villages and houses. Between two cereal-growing areas, horses and cows look on with their hair blowing in the wind! Another playground, the woods to the south of the lake are home to a second 18 km loop.

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Le lac de Rillé

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3. Enjoying the great outdoors!

Around Lake Rillé, test your agility on the tree courses and paddle at Baud’Rillé Parc Aventure. And why not experience the joys of sliding with the Rillé Wake Park for plenty of thrills! But if you prefer activities that are a little quieter, the bird miniature golf course and the Rillé steam train (a project run by passionate volunteers) are just for you!

Rillé wake park

Around Lake Rillé

Offers nearby Lake Rillé

A few kilometres away, you can also discover the lac d’Hommes, formed from former falun quarries. As well as supervised swimming, a water course delights children (who can swim) and adults alike. Ditto for the guinguette des farmers, a popular spot, the châteaux de Gizeux and Champchevrier, a cyclo rail, or the wine estates of Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.