Martinière artificial lake, located in Satory military neighbourhood, was created during Louis the 14th's reign as a reservoir for the palace's grounds. As it is part of the army's domain, fishing is only allowed with a special permit. This is this week's contribution to Weekend Reflections.--------------
L'étang de la Martinière, situé dans le quartier militaire de Satory, est artificiel. Il a été créé sous Louis XIV pour alimenter les jardins du château. Aujourd'hui domaine militaire, vous voyez qu'il n'est pas possible d'aller y pêcher... sauf pour certains ! Ce sont les Reflets du Weekend.
Another fantastic reflection shot. You know something ... these weeks go by way too fast! Seems you post a reflection shot every other day!
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine the army would allow any fishing whatsoever...or maybe they don't - by not issuing any permits...
I like the 'pop' of blue in the middle of the lake, it's really cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Ciel. Love the wrought iron fence. Our military bases all have barbed wire!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteCes reflets sont tout simplement superbes!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely photo. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, even your lakes are historic! I like the blue spot also.
ReplyDeleteAn unusual reflection, with the different colors, a patch of sky blue.
ReplyDeleteLes militaires sont comme les moines : ils installent toujours leurs batiments dans des endroits sublimes , et après les simples civils et mortels n'ont plus qu'à baver d'envie!La première photo est fabuleuse...
ReplyDeleteExcellent!!
ReplyDeleteReflection upon reflection.
One of your finest. MB
j'ai pas ma carte de pêche je peux visiter ?
ReplyDeleteThe Army chooses well, a lovely place and a great image.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super reflection, Ciel... love that hit of sky blue on the water. Pretty place...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous reflection! Great serene spot :D
ReplyDeleteDomaine militaire, étang artificiel... Il faut bien avoir des compensations et des privilèges même de nos jours qui n'est ainsi pas perdu pour tout le monde.
ReplyDeleteA Achère près de Poissy il y a des étangs sur d'anciennes sablières, réservés aussi à ceux qui ont la carte, et comment l'obtient-on d'ailleurs ?
Toutes les étendues d'eau sont comme les lacs glaciaires ou l'océan, elles ne vivent que de reflèter le ciel, tu as sans doute remarqué cela, toi...
Illegal fishing on a military base, sounds dangerous.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful weekend reflection! My family and I just returned last night after a month of visiting relatives in Sweden and Norway!
ReplyDeleteBon weekend
That is so pretty. It almost looks like a painting!
ReplyDeleteThis is a spectacular reflection! It reminds me of the water on the golf course. ;)
ReplyDeleteDelightful reflections!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
This lake is magnificent and your reflection post is beautiful, great work with your camera!
ReplyDeleteThe sky reflection in the first shot is brilliant!
By the way, for me fishing in this place would be impossible because it's time to appreciate the lovely view, to read poetry and fill our heart with love! ;)
*** I've already put our link reflections, I hope you don't mind!
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Léia
ta premeire photo est magnifique
ReplyDeletebon w end ;O)
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Beautiful capture as always, Ciel! I, too, love that "pop up blue" and the wrought iron fence -- definitely better than our barbed wire ones!! Have a lovely weekend!
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Lovely. They did good - hope the people enjoy it even if they can't fish.
ReplyDeleteSuperbes le ciel et ses reflets... Que voilà un cliché bien inspiré, merci de l'avoir partagé avec nous.
ReplyDeletestunning just stunning - love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend :) Rosie
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I learn something new about Versailles every time I visit yout blog. Nice reflections.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture! The king is to be commended for developing this lake as so many can enjoy its view even today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful my friend. I love how that blue sky shoes just a little on the lake. Gorgeous. Have a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeletePensée impressionante; de créer un parc pareil et si joli. Ma photo préférée sera la 1ère ici. Très belle!
ReplyDeletePour moi, le mot Martinière me fait penser à l'ardoise. Ce lac donne envie d'y écrire …
ReplyDeleteIl ne faut pas désespérer, le port du Château fut longtemps le port de plaisance de la Marine, aujourd'hui, c'est un port d'escale ouvert à tous … Enfin ceux qui ont un voilier !
Beautiful! It's like a lake filled with clouds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteIf you didn't say so, I would never have thought this was artificial.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place!