Lake Genval

Lake Genval (Dutch: Meer van Genval, French: Lac de Genval) is an artificial lake located in Belgium on the border between Flanders and Wallonia, southeast of Brussels near the Sonian Forest, which is a part of the municipalities of Rixensart, Walloon Brabant and Overijse, Flemish Brabant. A popular vacation and holiday destination, the lake is surrounded by turn-of-the-century homes built during the Belle Époque. Situated on the lake's south is the Château du Lac, a five-star hotel, restaurant, and bar.

Lake Genval
Lake Genval is located in Belgium
Lake Genval
Lake Genval
Coordinates50°43′44″N 04°31′10″E
TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Basin countriesBelgium
Max. length1 km (0.62 mi)
Max. width0.25 km (0.16 mi)
Surface area18 ha (44 acres)
Surface elevation55 m (180 ft)
Islands1
SettlementsRixensart, Overijse
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