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Lac d'Orient Beach – Inlet canal bridge loop from Mesnil-Saint-Père

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Lac d'Orient Beach – Inlet canal bridge loop from Mesnil-Saint-Père

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Lac d'Orient Beach – Inlet canal bridge loop from Mesnil-Saint-Père

06:47

26.4km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d'Orient

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546 m

Lac d'Orient Beach

Highlight • Beach

This lake is one of the three large artificial lakes in the Forêt d'Orient regional natural park, and it offers many activities for nature lovers. You can enjoy the sandy beaches, swim in the clear water or rent a boat or kayak to explore the lake. This beach is one of three beach areas: Mesnil Saint Père, Géraudot and Lusigny-sur-Barse. Lac d'Orient in Mesnil-Saint-Père is an ideal destination for a day trip or a weekend in the Champagne-Ardenne region.

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1.11 km

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2.10 km

Church of Mesnil

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This church dating from the 12th century has a Romanesque porch and tower, as well as a 16th century choir. Inside, you can admire beautiful statues of the Virgin and Child, altarpieces, woodwork and glazed tiles. The church is also classified as a historic monument.

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3.70 km

Inlet canal bridge

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An aesthetically designed bridge leads over the canal on the southern tributary of the lake.

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15.3 km

Geraudot Beach

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A wonderful place to take a break on one of the many seating options and let your gaze wander over the lake.

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15.5 km

Orient Lake

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Lac d'Orient is a beautiful lake located in the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park, where you can enjoy various activities such as swimming, kayaking, bird watching and hiking. If you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike around the lake, you can follow the Orient Lake Loop, a moderate 19.7-mile trail that takes you through forests, beaches, and paved paths . You can also explore the Little Italy peninsula, which offers majestic views of the lake, or visit the Luxembourg-Piney peninsula observatory to observe the flora and fauna. The trail is open all year round and is suitable for all levels.

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15.5 km

View of Lac d'Orient

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

18.3 km

Bird Observatory of the Forêt d'Orient

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20.8 km

La maison du lac

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The Maison du Lac in the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park is an ideal place for hiking enthusiasts. Departing from the Maison du Parc, an information and documentation center located in the heart of the forest, you can choose from 5 hiking routes suitable for all levels. You will be able to admire the diversity of the landscapes of the Park, between lakes, forests and meadows, and observe the richness of the fauna and flora.

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26.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

2.86 km

2.76 km

1.31 km

910 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

5.61 km

1.66 km

835 m

756 m

190 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Lac d'Orient Beach – Inlet canal bridge loop from Mesnil-Saint-Père

Lac d'Orient Beach

Church of Mesnil

Inlet canal bridge

Geraudot Beach

Orient Lake

View of Lac d'Orient

Bird Observatory of the Forêt d'Orient

La maison du lac

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