🚴‍♂️ Activities & Leisure nearby Located in the heart of the Pays du Der and just 800 metres from the banks of the lake, the gîte "L'Étanchée" is ideally situated for all your outings: 🏖️ Water sports & Beaches: Enjoy the pleasures of the water at the Station Nautique de Giffaumont (just 3 km away): sailing, paddle, jet-skiing, canoeing, electric boats or towed buoys. You can also relax on the superb sandy beaches. 🌲 Cycling & walking : Get direct access to the secure cycle path 800 metres away to cycle all the way around Lac du Der (38 km of greenways). Numerous hiking trails also await you through the surrounding forests. 🦆 Nature & Ornithology: A world paradise for nature lovers, watch the grandiose spectacle of wildlife and the autumn migration of grey cranes from the dykes and panoramic observatories nearby. 🏛️ Culture & Heritage: Discover the Village Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement to immerse yourself in the history of sunken villages, or take the must-see route of the magnificent timber-framed churches. 🎰 Entertainment & Dining: Just 3 km away, the lakeside resort offers waterside restaurants, a casino (slot machines and games), an accrobranche course, mini-golf and plenty of summer entertainment. 🎢 Thrills and spills : Ideal for a memorable outing with family or friends, the famous Nigloland theme park is less than 50 minutes' drive away!

🗺️ Map to the gîte 🚗 By car From Paris (about 2h30): Take the A4 motorway towards Reims / Metz / Nancy, then the A34 exit towards Châlons-en-Champagne / Vitry-le-François. Follow the signs for Lac du Der as far as Châtillon-sur-Broué. From Reims (approx. 1h15): Take the N44 towards Châlons-en-Champagne, then continue towards Vitry-le-François and follow the signs to Lac du Der. Parking: Free private parking is available directly at the end of the cul-de-sac within the property. 🚄 By train Nearest stations: * Vitry-le-François station (about 20 minutes away): served by the TGV iNOUI and TER Vallée de la Marne trains from Paris Gare de l'Est (direct journey in 1 hour 30 minutes). Saint-Dizier station (about 25 minutes away): served by regular TER lines. Link to the gîte: You can take a taxi or hire a car directly from the stations to reach Châtillon-sur-Broué easily. ✈️ By plane Paris-Vatry airport (XCR): Approximately 50 minutes' drive from the gîte. Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris-Orly (ORY) airports: Located approximately 2h30 away by car. From Roissy-CDG airport, there are also quick TGV train connections to Champagne-Ardenne TGV station (Reims) or Châlons-en-Champagne.