Lake Genval Explained

Lake Genval
Coords:50.7289°N 4.5194°W
Type:Freshwater artificial lake
Pushpin Map:Belgium
Basin Countries:Belgium
Length:1km (01miles)
Width:0.25km (00.16miles)
Area:18ha
Elevation:55m (180feet)
Islands:1
Cities:Rixensart, Overijse

Lake Genval (Dutch; Flemish: 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.