Lac d'Orient
Mesnil-Saint-Père, France
Lac d'Orient is a large reservoir in the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park near Troyes in Champagne. Five official kite spots are managed within the park, offering flat reservoir water and winds from multiple directions. The windsurfing association AWA and kite school Flysurf 10 are both based here.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Wind directions: W, SW, NE
Water: Flat, Chop
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kiting, Windsurf
Local tips
La Bataille at Mesnil-Saint-Père is the main multi-discipline launch. Géraudot on the north shore is popular for kiting. The reservoir is accessible year-round. Stay within the designated wind sport zones marked by the park.