{"id":773,"date":"2024-10-14T15:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintmartin.com\/alentours\/saint-ferreol-lake\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:08:05","slug":"saint-ferreol-lake","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.campingsaintmartin.com\/en\/visite-tarn\/saint-ferreol-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol near Camping Saint-Martin<\/h1>
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A must-see natural site 4 km from the campsite<\/h3>

Located just 4 km from Camping Saint-Martin in Sor\u00e8ze<\/strong>, Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol is one of the most famous sites in the Montagne Noire. Very popular with holidaymakers, this place offers the ideal setting for a family day out in the countryside. <\/p>

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Canal du Midi<\/a><\/strong>, the Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol basin is part of the system designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet<\/strong> to supply water to the canal. It is an impressive historical structure that adds to the richness of the site. <\/p>

Today, the lake has become a popular leisure<\/strong> destination during holidays at the Saint Martin campsite in the Tarn<\/a><\/mark><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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An ideal leisure centre for the whole family<\/h3>

Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol is perfect for enjoying a day outdoors near the campsite.<\/p>

You can:<\/p>

walk around the lake (about a 4 km walk)<\/strong><\/p>

swim at the beach<\/strong><\/p>

picnic in the shaded areas<\/p>

go hiking in the Montagne Noire<\/a><\/mark><\/em><\/p>

enjoy a family outing in nature<\/p>

Several hikes also start from the site and allow you to discover the landscapes around the lake.<\/p>\n

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A place steeped in history around the Canal du Midi<\/h3>

Near the lake, you can visit the Canal du Midi Museum<\/a><\/strong> and its gardens<\/strong>, located at the Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol reservoir. It is the only museum dedicated to the history and construction of the Canal du Midi. <\/p>

The visit provides an insight into how this basin was built to supply the canal and why it represented a technical feat for its time.<\/p>

The site is also located at the meeting point of several regions:Tarn, Haute-Garonne and Aude, between Sor\u00e8ze<\/strong>, Revel <\/strong>and the Montagne Noire.<\/p>\n

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How to get to the lake from Camping Saint-Martin<\/h3>

Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol is very easy to reach from the campsite:<\/p>

Only 4 km from Camping Saint-Martin<\/strong><\/p>

About 5 minutes by car<\/strong><\/p>

Also accessible by bike or on foot<\/strong> from Sor\u00e8ze<\/p>

In summer, shuttle buses run between Revel and the lake<\/strong><\/p>

There are several car parks available for easy parking:<\/p>

beach car park<\/p>

basin car park<\/p>

car parks around the lake<\/p>

There are then footpaths around the lake leading to the various areas of the site.<\/p>

Staying in unusual accommodation such as our lodge tents<\/a><\/mark><\/em> at our campsite near Lake Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol <\/strong>allows you to easily enjoy this unmissable location during your holiday.<\/p>\n

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