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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.

Lac de la Cavayère
Lac de la Cavayère
Location	Aude
Coordinates	43°11′07″N 2°25′10″E
Type	artificial lake
Primary inflows	Montirat, Bazalac, Mitgé
Basin countries	France
Surface area	18 ha (44 acres)
Water volume	1.5×10^6 m3 (53×10^6 cu ft)

The lake, also known as Carcassonne Plage (in English, Carcassonne Beach), was created by the building of a 23 metre high dam in 1988 after severe forest fires affected the area in 1985. The surface area of the lake, which is fed by the creeks of Montirat, Bazalac and Mitgé, is 180,000 m² and it is 1.5 million cubic metres in volume.

It is a short distance from the town of Carcassonne and has been made into a popular recreation area. Ducks and wildfowl are common and the 400,000 m² surrounding area is notable for a diversity of habitats, flora and fauna^{[citation needed]}.

The beaches slope gently and there are supervised bathing areas. Boats are available for rent and there are picnic areas and a crazy golf course as well as a nearby chateau.

During 2005 the lake was closed to bathing due to strong algal blooms.

External links

• Carcasonne tourist information about Lac de la Cavayère

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[fr] Lac de la Cavayère

Le lac de la Cavayère est un lac de barrage du département de l’Aude, dans la région Occitanie. Il fait partie d'un site de loisirs nommé en l'honneur de son initiateur, Raymond Chesa. Il est appelé plus familièrement Carca plage[1].

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