Location: Nestled in the southern part of the Champagne region just north of Burgundy.

Website: http://www.lacduciel.co.uk

Description: The Haute Marne is an area of France that gives you a glimpse of rural France as the French live, unspoilt by the trappings of other mainstream resort areas. You can tailor your stay to your needs - walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching are all on offer if you are feeling energetic. If you prefer to sit back, relax, kick off your shoes and waggle your toes in the water with a good book and bottle then that’s OK too! Whether you want to go ‘off-grid’ in our sustainable cabin, go ‘glamping’ with your own fab tents and enjoy the setting and facilities.Stock: Have a lake of one acre, which has 9 * 20lb grass carp ,and we have stocked it with mirror and commons . They are not huge and the fishery is aimed at families.

Facilities: Recently converted, the cabin uses eco friendly technology to provide all the mod cons. Solar panels, composting toilet, rainwater harvesting and wind power have all been used to help you tread softly on your holiday. A double, bunk beds and a double sofa bed provide flexible accommodation whether you are with the family, friends or looking for a romantic retreat.Booking through their website{rokcomments}

Location:  In the heart of the Limousin, just 20  minutes from LimogesWebsite: http://lacdiable.com/default.aspx

Lake: This stunning 5 acre lake is spring fed and has an abundance of features to please both the fish and the anglers.  At the dam end it is nearly 3 metres, this gradually shallows to about 2 metres then there is a plateau of about 1 metre at the heart of which lies the island. With careful lake management lake owner, Colin has kept overhanging trees and areas of bunder creating features that draw in the fish. During the vindage all potential snags were removed. The lake has got silt beds and large gravel areas giving you a variety of presentation options.

Stock: The lake has initially been stocked with over two tons of carp.They are now coming out over 40lbs on a weekly basis, with high 30's and carp over 25lbs showing regularly.

Great care was taken in sourcing the fish in order to have prime specimens in mint condition that have never been fished for before. The fish have been introduced slowly to the lake in order to minimize their stress levels and maximise their growth rates{rokcomments}

Location: Champagne Ardenne,     Haute Marne,   Area 52

Website: www.lacdelaneuville.com

Description: The exclusive lake of Lac de Laneuville is a family owned fishery run by father and son team Peter and Ross Denny, with over 30 years of carp fishing experience between them, The lake nestles in the heart of the Champagne region on the edge of the 3km dense forest, and easy 4 hour drive from Calais or Boulogne.

Lake: The 5 1/2 acre Lake is a very private offering peace & tranquillity. It is spring fed with a clay bottom. It has two islands, overhanging trees and a depths ranging from 1 to 4 metres. There are 7 swims with one double. The lake can be booked on an exclusive basis for a maximum of 4 anglers for one week.

Stock: 140 Carp, good head of 30's to 47lb Mirror, 49lb Common and Grass Carp to 39lbs.

Facilities: 3 Bedroom fully fitted Lodge, 2 Kitchens, 2 shower rooms Mains Water & Electricity 24 /7. We have also a well stocked tackle shop, particles to be bought on site.  CC Moore’s Freezer Boilies.

Booking:  For booking information please refer to their website.{rokcomments}

Petit Pretre Location: The Little Priest (Petit Pretre) carp fishing lakes are situated in the Champagne Ardennes region of France just a 4 hour drive from Calais.Website : www.petitpretre.com

Description: The lakes date back over 400 years when they were occupied by Monks – hence the name.  They are referred to as Cassini lakes since they were first recorded during the reign of Louis XV who commissioned Ceasar-Francois Cassini of the famous cartographer family to produce detailed maps of France which listed Petit Pretre. Today Petit Pretre consists of 3 main lakes plus a small stock lake set in a mature 52 acre woodland setting offering a quiet and secluded location. 

Stock: The main lake is about 7.5 acres which was excavated in 2007/08 with over 2 ton of common and mirror carp added weighing in at 30 to 50 lbs. The Gun Lake (our 2nd lake) is 5 acres and is being prepared now to be opened in spring 2010.  It will also be stocked with a range of carp weighing to 50 lbs.

Lakes: We can accommodate up to 11 "Drive & Survive" anglers on the 2 lakes making it ideal for exclusive parties of 4, 7 or 11 people.  The main lake can accommodate 7 anglers on 11 swims (8 single & 3 double).  The Gun Lake can accommodate 4 anglers on 5 swims (3 double & 2 single).  

 Facilities: We have excellent on-site facilities which include the Club House / Dining Room with recharging points, kitchen which we use for preparing on-site food and the shower / toilet facilities. All cabins are close to each other and the lakes. Lastly, we offer great bait packages for the fish and an excellent full board offering for our guests too – so nobody goes hungry.

 Booking information:   www.petitpretre.com for more information{rokcomments}