The opening of the all new Lac de Gurson is imminent. Here’s the latest news, loosely translated from Sud Ouest (www.sudouest.fr – 10 July).

(Original article.)

“From 1 January 2013, the Department has owned the Lac de Gurson, located near the towns of Villefranche-de-Lonchat and Carsac de Gurson. For seven months, the business and technical services of the Conseil général have been hard at work for the development of this leisure resort, this Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m., the opening date for swimming. The celebration of its completion will be celebrated by a fireworks display on the same day, at 10.45 p.m..

“‘To completely restore and develop a layout like this in such a short time, it’s quite a performance’ says Daniel Beauvois, director of parks and landscapes of the Conseil général. But a few days before the opening of the site to the public, it is still a battle to get it all done. Excavators and other trucks still abound near the beach. Swimmers will discover a new post of security for lifeguards, a welcome centre and two restaurants.

“On the side of the campsite, on the other side of the beach, a pumping station has been created. In addition, obsolete buildings on the site have been destroyed. Now, at the beach, there is a new post security for lifeguards, another welcome centre and you will find a building containing two restaurants.

“A total of 6,000 cubic metres of earth have been remodelled, all as part of an investment of 3 million euros.

“Another novelty is that the site is now free. In July and August, the Conseil général will offer many activities in the framework of the active summer in the Dordogne.”
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