Carp fishing holidays in France
Yes. Lake Juvanzé and Juvana are ideal for anglers on their first carp fishing trip to France, offering social layouts, good stock levels and English-speaking bailiffs available throughout the stay.
Spring and autumn are very popular, but summer fishing can be just as productive, particularly during evenings and nights. Winter carp fishing in France can also be excellent for bigger fish, with quieter lakes and reduced angling pressure.
No. These are private carp lakes in France, so no French fishing licence is required. All fishing permits are included in your booking price.
Juvanzé offers three fully private carp lakes set within 23 acres of Champagne woodland. With carp to the upper 60s, excellent on-site facilities and exclusive lake hire, it provides a high-quality carp fishing experience in France. The lakes are an easy, stress-free 3 hours 45 minutes drive from Calais, making travel simple for UK anglers.
Juvanzé Blue is ideal for 4 anglers, with a maximum of 5. For larger groups, you can combine lakes or book the full complex exclusively for your group.
Lake Juvanzé and Juvana are ideal for social carp fishing trips in France. Both lakes feature four well-spaced swims around a central cabin, perfect for groups who want to fish together and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Yes. Lake Juvanzé and Juvana are ideal for first-time France trips with English-speaking bailiffs.
Lakes & big carp
Each lake is ideally suited to four anglers. Lake Juvanzé and Juvanzé Blue can accommodate up to five anglers. Larger groups often book two lakes or the full complex exclusively.
Across the complex there are carp into the upper 60s, with a strong head of fifties, forties and thirties, along with grass carp over 70 lb and bighead carp to 80 lb.
Lake Juvanzé and Juvana both offer four well-spaced swims positioned around a central cabin, making them ideal for group carp fishing trips in France.
Juvanzé Blue is the dedicated big-fish lake, holding mirror carp to the upper 60s, common carp to 60 lb and bighead carp over 80 lb. It is best suited to experienced anglers targeting specimen carp in France.
Juvanzé Lakes are located in the Champagne region of France and are just under 4 hours’ drive from Calais, using mainly main roads. This makes them easy and stress-free to reach for anglers traveling from the UK.
Juvanzé Lakes are approximately a 3 hours 45 minutes drive from Calais.
Booking, prices & exclusivity
Prices include exclusive lake hire, use of the on-site cabins and facilities, free Wi-Fi, and full support from English-speaking bailiffs throughout the stay.
All lakes are booked on a fully exclusive basis. Your group has sole use of the entire lake for the week, with no day tickets and no other anglers present.
Visit the Book Now page, select your preferred lake and Saturday start date, and the live price will display instantly, allowing you to secure your chosen week online.
Yes. All Juvanzé Lakes are booked on a fully exclusive basis. Your group will have sole use of the lake for the week, with no other anglers present.
You can book an exclusive carp fishing holiday directly at Juvanzé Lakes. All lakes are fully private and booked on a sole-use basis, giving your group exclusive use of the lake for the week. Bookings are made via the Book Now page for instant confirmation.
All lakes are booked on a fully exclusive basis. Your group has sole use of the entire lake for the week.
Travel & arrival
Arrival is from 1pm on Saturday, with departure by 10am the following Saturday.
The lakes are located in the Champagne region of France and are approximately a 3 hours 45 minutes drive from Calais, using main roads for most of the journey.
Facilities, tackle & bait
Only boilies and carp pellets are permitted. Particles, nuts and plastic baits are not allowed to protect fish health and water quality.
Around 10–20kg of boilies and 10–25kg of pellets per angler is recommended, depending on conditions and fishing style.
Yes. Juvanzé Special boilies, wafters, pop-ups, glugs and pellets are available, with bulk bait deals offered for the week.
Yes, bait boats are permitted on all lakes. Bait boats can also be hired by pre-booking prior to arrival, subject to availability.
Standard UK carp tackle is suitable. Strong mainline (15lb+), fish-safe rigs and barbless hooks are required.
Each lake has its own dedicated cabin with kitchen facilities, fridge/freezer, BBQ, hot showers, toilets, free Wi-Fi, a bait freezer and a covered social area. All cabins are fitted with UK 3-pin sockets, so no plug adapters are required for UK anglers.
Answer: Yes. Lake Juvanzé has a dedicated cabin with kitchen facilities, showers, toilets, free Wi-Fi, and a covered social area — perfect for groups to relax together while fishing.
Each lake has a dedicated cabin with kitchen facilities, hot showers, toilets, free Wi-Fi, bait freezer and UK 3-pin sockets.
Rules, fish care & fishing style
Yes. The lakes suit both serious anglers and those looking for a relaxed carp fishing trip in France. With exclusive use of the lake and no outside pressure, groups can fish entirely at their own pace.
Fish care is extremely important. Nets and weigh slings must be bone dry and ready for inspection and dipping on arrival. Fish must never be retained.
All rigs must be fish-safe. Unleaded leaders are permitted. OMC Magic Twigs are not allowed. Bailiffs are happy to check rigs on arrival.
All rules covering bait, rigs, fish care and site etiquette are listed on the Angling Rules page.
No. Juvanzé Lakes are private carp lakes in France, so no French fishing licence is required. All fishing permits are included in the booking price.