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Lake Bagnoles, Bagnoles de l'Orne
Bagnoles de l'Orne›Orne›Normandy›Northern France›France
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45min
45min
Free Entry
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One day in Bagnoles de l'Orne
5 attractions · 7h 5min · transit route
Château de la Roche-BagnolesRoc au Chien (Dog Rock)B'O Resort Thermal Spa
Estimated cost: €30 for 1 person
Tickets ~€30
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About Lake Bagnoles
5-hectare artificial lake created in 1611 to supply water to a local iron foundry. The lake sits at the heart of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, fed by the Vée River before it enters the Andaines Forest gorge. In 1927, American billionaire Frank Jay Gould redesigned the lake's contours and landscaped the banks with French-style rose gardens.
Combine with 4 nearby attractions for a full day
From €30 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The lake is linked to Arthurian legend. According to local lore, King Ban of Bénoïc (Lancelot's father) died in the Andaines region near the lake of the fairy Viviane, the Lady of the Lake. She is said to have carried baby Lancelot to her underwater kingdom while his mother fled to Mortain abbey. The town organizes a seasonal circuit covering about twenty Arthurian sites in the area.
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