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Electric-only waters in France

11 entries. Confirm current rules with the local authority before you launch.

Boating rules 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.