Port

Cercle Yachting Voile Grand Large

France
Type
Harbour

Sailing club with 60 berths on the Grand Large lake at Meyzieu, east of Lyon.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Inland freshwater lake of around 160 hectares created by gravel extraction on the Rhône alluvial plain. No tidal or current issues. Access by road only, not connected to the Rhône for through navigation.

Practical

60 berths reserved for club members and visiting dinghy sailors. Small-keelboat and dinghy sailing. No commercial fuel berth. Club house with basic facilities.

Ashore

Parc du Grand Large walking and cycling paths along the lake. Centre-ville of Meyzieu 2 km north with full shops. Lyon city centre reachable by tram T3 line in 25 minutes.

History

The Grand Large lake was created in the 1970s during construction of the Jonage hydroelectric canal on the Rhône.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
45.77961, 4.97844 (45°46.78'N 4°58.71'E)
Country
France
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Cercle Yachting Voile Grand Large lies at 45°46.78'N 4°58.71'E, that is 45.77961, 4.97844 in decimal degrees.

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