Lac de Paladru
Lake Paladru (Lac de Paladru, nicknamed "Lac Bleu" by local residents) is a small lake located in the Isère département of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, near Charavines, in France.
| Lac de Paladru | |
|---|---|
Lac de Paladru | |
| Location | Isère |
| Coordinates | 45°27′N 5°32′E |
| Primary inflows | Courbon, Pin |
| Primary outflows | la Fure |
| Basin countries | France |
| Max. length | 5,300 m (17,400 ft) |
| Max. width | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Surface area | 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Max. depth | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Water volume | 97 million cubic metres (79,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 3.6 years |
| Settlements | Paladru, Charavines, Le Pin, Bilieu, Montferrat |
The lake was formed by the glacier of the Rhône. It is 5.3 kilometres long and 1.2 kilometres wide when full, the maximum depth is 36 metres. The lake is shared between four municipalities and two cantons. It is the fifth largest natural lake of glacier origin in France.
It is a major archaeological site, with several protected natural areas that are inaccessible by the public.
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