The ponds of La Minière

The ponds of La Minière are located in the forest of Versailles.

The ponds of La Minière are made up of three ponds next to each other, they are located in part in Versailles, access is easy because there are many parking lots. The site is very busy on weekends with many joggers and mountain bikers. The walk is not difficult, it simply consists in going around the ponds. It is a nice walk for a Sunday.

Interest:

good (3 users)

Difficulty:

Duration: 1 h.

Departure point (Google Maps)

Le parking

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Le parking — As the site is large, there are several parking lots that allow access to the ponds of La Minière.

Indicator panel

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Indicator panel — The site is popular with local runners and cyclists, who come here to jog or mountain bike.

Pond of the Moulin à Renard

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Pond of the Moulin à Renard — The Etangs de la Minière consist of three ponds located side by side. A walk around the ponds simply involves going round these peaceful waterholes.

Picnic table

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Picnic table — The will is to keep the natural side of the site, so there are not many places to picnic.

Pond of the old bathing place

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Pond of the old bathing place — In the 60's the central pond was used as a leisure base where one could sail and swim. Today all water sports activities are forbidden to preserve the biodiversity of the site.

The trail

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The trail — There is always plenty of shade along the way. The ponds at La Minière near Versailles are beautiful places to walk and relax. Surrounded by nature, these ponds offer peaceful landscapes where you can watch the birds and enjoy the peace and quiet (except on Sunday mornings).

Val d'Or Pond

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Val d'Or Pond — At the beginning the ponds were used to supply the fountains of the Château de Versailles.

The path around the ponds

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The path around the ponds — It takes 2-3 hours to walk around the ponds. The surrounding paths are perfect for walks with family and friends. It's an ideal place to take a break. The path around the ponds

View on the pond

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View on the pond — The ponds in their present form are a construction from the 1960s.

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