Electric-only waters in France

11 entries

• Lac d'Aiguebelette

  Savoie, France

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion boats strictly banned. Max 9 km/h. All craft need a paid navigation permit from CCLA.

  ccla.fr

• Lac de Sainte-Croix

  Provence, France

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion engines banned except for rescue. Electric max 18.4 kW and 20 km/h, per trade press citing the Verdon nature park.

  figaronautisme.meteoconsult.frboatcible.com

• Lac de Saint-Cassien

  Var, France

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Prefectural order of 30 March 2026: combustion banned on the whole reservoir, electric boats only. Max 10 km/h, 5 km/h within 50 m of shore. Power cap 18.4 kW.

  communedetanneron.fr

• Lac de Paladru

  Isère, France

  Quota or permitSecondary source

  Privately owned lake. All boats need a navigation permit. Motors from 9.9 hp need a special permit from the lake company.

  tourisme.paysvoironnais.com

• Lac de Salagou

  Hérault, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only across the whole 750 ha lake; thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Naussac

  Lozère, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden on this 932 ha mountain reservoir. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac des Vieilles Forges

  Ardennes, Grand Est, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors and oars only — thermal motors strictly forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Retenue du Trapan

  Var, Provence, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac du Carla-Bayle

  Ariège, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Filheit

  Ariège, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Launching for electric motors only. Swimming and other nautical activities prohibited (dam reservoir). Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Grand lac de Bouafles

  Eure, Normandie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.