Lac d’Orient
A natural setting for swimming, walking, breathing deeply and enjoying the atmosphere of Champagne’s great lakes.
Around the lake
Explore Lac d’Orient from Géraudot
From your holiday home in Géraudot, combine days by the lake with family outings and exploring the Aube: Nigloland, Dosches windmill, historic Troyes or the outlet centres. Here are some ideas to help you plan your stay, with distances from the house.
Nature
A stay between house, pool and open countryside
Lac d’Orient gives your stay a special sense of space: alternate slow days at the house, time by the water and outings into the Champagne landscape.
Forest and walks
The surroundings invite you to walk, cycle and enjoy uncomplicated days in nature.
Family stays
This is a wonderful destination for holidays with children: outdoor space, water, play, a flexible rhythm and a comfortable house to return to.
Activities
Shape your day to suit the moment
At Au Bout du Chemin, your stay can be as restful or as active as you wish: beach, swimming, cycling, walking, wildlife watching, picnics, village visits and Champagne day trips.
The house remains your haven: explore, then return to enjoy the private heated pool, terrace and restful spaces.
Explore the surrounding area
Activities and days out from Géraudot
Géraudot beach and its swimming area are 2 km from the house. Distances shown are approximate and depend on your chosen access point and route.
2 km from the house
Géraudot beach
A sandy beach on Lac d’Orient, ideal for family days out. In season, swimming is supervised at scheduled times, with toilets, showers, play areas, rentals and food options on site.
Explore the beach
Access via the beach, 2 km away
Cycle route around the lake
Join the lakes cycle route at Géraudot beach, 2 km from the house. Follow the lakeside paths and explore the Forêt d’Orient scenery at your own pace.
Explore the cycle route
Around 3 km by road
Golf de la Forêt d’Orient
An 18-hole course in a setting of forest, plains and water. It suits regular players as well as visitors wishing to discover or enjoy a gentle activity in nature.
Visit the golf course website
Around 28 km by road
Nigloland: a family day out
In Dolancourt, Nigloland offers rides for younger children, attractions to enjoy as a family and thrill rides. Spend a day at the park before returning to the peace of the house.
Visit Nigloland: rides and opening calendar
Around 7 km by road
Dosches windmill
A short trip from the house takes you to a wooden windmill and its medieval garden, where you can learn about traditional milling. Check opening days and visiting options before setting off.
Plan your visit to the windmill
Around 24 km by road
A stroll through historic Troyes
Half-timbered houses, narrow streets and little squares make the historic centre of Troyes a lovely place to explore on foot, with time for a drink at an outdoor café. The distance shown is to the tourist office on rue Aristide-Briand, a starting point for your visit.
Explore historic Troyes
Photo: Chabe01, Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 licence
Around 18 or 26 km, depending on the centre
Outlet shopping around Troyes
For a shopping trip, head to McArthurGlen in Pont-Sainte-Marie, around 18 km by road, or Marques Avenue in Saint-Julien-les-Villas, around 26 km away. Check the brands and opening times on their official websites to plan your visit.
Visit the McArthurGlen websiteVisit the Marques Avenue website
Photo: Fab5669, Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 licence
Troyes: around 23 km by road
Nuits de Champagne in Troyes
This festival brings concerts and choral singing to Troyes and the surrounding area. For an evening out during your stay, check dates, artists and tickets on the official website.
The distance is to Espace Argence in central Troyes. Venues vary by concert.
View the Nuits de Champagne programmeStay tip
Check activities for the season
Before setting off, check Nigloland’s opening days, the Nuits de Champagne programme and opening times for activities around the lake. Lifeguard cover and facilities at the beach vary by season.
Au Bout du Chemin is more than a house with a pool: it is a comfortable base for enjoying Lac d’Orient and Champagne.
Nature stay
Enjoy the lake, then return to the comfort of the house
Au Bout du Chemin lets you enjoy the area without giving up calm, a private heated pool or the amenities of a high-end home.