Set in 14 acres of countryside, Les Landes is a real gem. A four acre lake private to your group, big carp, two great accommodation options (both sleeping four) and swimming pool... what more could you want?

Les Landes benefits from the lovely sunny climate of southern France, set in the heart of the Dordogne. With plenty of carp stocked to over 60lb, the four acre lake will impress any angler and the excellent lakeside facilities and stunning local area will keep non-anglers more than happy too.

If you don’t fancy the drive from the UK why not consider flying? The nearest airport, Bergerac, is 35 minutes away and Bordeaux airport is 50 minutes. You can hire a car for the week or alternatively the owners can offer a transfer service if agreed in advance (prices for this can be found under the 'facilities' tab). 

"Angling Lines have a real gem in Landes, long may it last. This was our second time and I cannot see us going anywhere else."

Simon Brown, July '19

There are four swims around the 4 acre lake and the lake is best suited for up to 3 anglers (4 at a push). Two of the swims are quite close on the far bank so very social if that is the way you wish to fish. The banks themselves are a mixture of open grass areas and tree lined.  

The lake is spring-fed and 6-8 feet in depth all over, carp are landed from the platforms as the depth falls quickly from the edge of the lake. There are a couple of small lilybeds in the centre of the lake which provide features to fish to. It is all fairly straight forward Carp fishing France. 

There is the odd crayfish, which have not caused anglers any major issues, and no poisson chat.

You can use baitboats and the lake has a small rowing boat (lifejackets provided) which can be used responsibly by anglers with prior consent.

Les Landes was properly first stocked two years ago with 120 carp between 18-25lb, some of which are now over 30lb. A further 15 carp between 35-62lb were then added the following year. The lake has seen very few weeks fishing since, allowing the carp to settle in and the owners set about creating a first class Carp fishing France venue.

The venue was only lightly fished last year and if you get your tactics right you may well catch carp that have yet to see a hook.  The biggest fish on the bank in 2017 weighed in at 54lb and we eagerly await the capture of the 62lb'er, which so far remains uncaught! 

In terms of other species there are a couple of sturgeon, plus koi, black bass and zander.

The lakeside gite sleeps up to four people and is included in the cost of your holiday. However, there is also a second gite, which can be hired additionally, just 60m across the lawn. This gite sleeps a further four people. This means a total of eight people can comfortably holiday at this venue. 

The venue has its own gated driveway and a large lawned area for barbecues, sunbathing, games and drying washing.

Swimming Pool

There is fantastic swimming pool on site which you are very welcome to use (please note; this is not exclusive to your party - it may at times also be used by the owners and/or other guests if you have not opted to hire the second accommodation too).  


Hot Tub
For 2020 bookings only you will also find a hot tub just outside the lakeside gite. This can be hired for 50e for the week. The hot tub if reserved will be cleaned and filled with fresh water ready for your arrival. Please notify the owner if you wish to reserve this, The owners email address & phone number can be found on the 'Info Pack' in your Customer Area once your holiday is booked. You pay the owner in when you arrive. Please note; the hot tub will not be available after 2020.

Below is a walk-through of the accommodations...

The Lakeside Gite

The lakeside gite sits just 10m from the water. The patio is complete with table & chairs, two sun loungers and your own private hot tub, providing the perfect location for non-anglers to lounge whilst watching the action on the lake.

It is possible to have your rods out whilst sleeping in the lakeside gite if you have a receiver, as you are able to have your rods directly in front of the accommodation.

The lakeside gite is all on one level and has an open plan kitchen and lounge.

Additional Accommodation

You can also book the second two-bedroomed gite, which sits just 60m across the lawn from the lake and sleeps up to four.

Airport Transfer Available

You book this service in advance directly with the lake owners. Their email address & phone number can be found on the 'Info Pack' in your Customer Area once your holiday is booked. 

Bergerac airport pick-up and return (max. 4 people per car)   €120
Bordeaux airport pick-up and return  (max. 4 people per car) €180

Things To Do In The Area

We are situated in the beautiful Dordogne, between the two towns of Montpon and Mussidan. You can find numerous shops (including a fishing tackle shop), bars and restaurants at both of the towns. The local market takes place every Wednesday morning. Pretty medieval villages abound in this region.

The city of Bordeaux has everything you could need and is very easy to get to with the park and ride system or by train from Montpon or Mussidan hourly. 

On the outskirts of Bergerac there is an aqua park, ten pin bowling and go karts to keep the kids happy.

If wine is your thing then the following wine growing vineyards are on our doorstep; Perigeux, Bergerac, Monbazillac, Saussignac, Saint Emillion & Bordeaux.