Giffaumont-Champaubert on Lac du Der

Giffaumont-Champaubert offers a range of starting points for your trip on Lac du Der: a beach and marina, historic traces, bird and landscape watching, and leisure activities. The options range from electric boat trips to an adventure park and a botanical garden. If you are planning your trip around a particular focus, you can choose from water, history, nature and active leisure.

Beach and marina on Lac du Der

Plage de Giffaumont-Champaubert is the largest beach on Lac du Der. It is located at the Station Nautique, near shops, restaurants and leisure activities. As the range of shops and restaurants can change, it is worth checking the local options before your visit.

The Station Nautique de Giffaumont-Champaubert is home to one of France’s largest freshwater marinas. The marina has 400 berths for sailboats and motorboats; its capacity may change.

La Flotte du Der offers electric boat trips from Port de Giffaumont. They take place on a body of water covering about 4,000 hectares, where sailing and electric motor use are permitted. Before making plans, check when trips are available, as operating schedules may change.

Church and the history of the lake

Église de Champaubert is the former church of the village of Champaubert-aux-Bois. When Lac du Der was created, the village was flooded by its waters in 1974. The church stands on a surviving promontory on the lake, where there is a viewpoint overlooking Lac du Der. This connects the history of the former village with a specific building and today’s lakeside landscape.

Another way to explore the history of the lake is the Train aux oiseaux at the Office du tourisme du Lac du Der in Giffaumont-Champaubert. It offers a guided introduction to the history of Lac du Der. The Train aux oiseaux also provides binoculars, allowing you to observe the landscape and birds from a panoramic embankment. Schedules and availability may change; check the current offering in advance.

Nature and leisure activities

Parc botanique du Gué features local and ornamental plant species, as well as bird nesting boxes. The grounds also include a pond with fish and aquatic plants. Plants, birdwatching and aquatic life are presented here as distinct features.

Accro Der is an adventure park at the Station nautique Terrasses du Lac. It offers several courses, a 300-metre zip line and a climbing wall. The course layout may change; check the current offering before your visit.

Mini Park Toons Land offers two trampolines, three inflatable play structures and two small trains. There is also an adventure-themed play area based on river adventures. The facilities may change, so it is worth checking the current offering before your visit.

Game offers arcade games and virtual reality activities in Giffaumont-Champaubert. As the operator and the mix of activities may change, check what is currently available in advance if you are interested.

A route starting in the village

The Route Découverte de Giffaumont-Champaubert starts in Giffaumont-Champaubert. It is another named option if you would like to include a route in your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Marson, Rosnay, Champillon, Congy, Bussy-Le-Château, Cumières, Chavot-Courcourt, Boursault.

For the broader travel overview: Marne.