Corcelettes Beach (Les Pins): the shaded lawn by Lake Neuchâtel in Grandson

A Shaded Lawn of Pines by Lake Neuchâtel

In Grandson, on the Vaud shore of Lake Neuchâtel, the Plage de Corcelettes - known here as Les Pins - has the charm of old-fashioned beaches. It features a large lawn planted with pines, providing welcome shade on hot days, and direct access to the water for splashing or swimming. It is a public beach, one of the five official beaches that the municipality of Grandson lists along its shores. People come to lay down their towels, unpack picnics, and let the children run between the trees and the lake. The Corcelettes area, adjacent to the campsite and the restaurant des Pins, maintains a family-friendly and unpretentious atmosphere, just a few minutes from Grandson and Yverdon-les-Bains.

What Your Children Will Discover

Here, there are no large infrastructures: just the essentials for a lovely day at the lake. Children discover a gently sloping entry into the water, ideal for supervised first swims, and a lawn where they can set up a mattress, play ball, or take a nap in the shade of the pines. The shore of Lake Neuchâtel offers beautiful views of the opposite bank and, on clear days, distant hills. It’s the kind of place where you alternate between swimming, building pebble castles, observing ducks, and having snacks on the grass.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere

A typical day can be summed up in a few words: swimming, picnicking, and lounging. You spread your towel on the lawn, enjoy the shade of the pines during the hottest hours, and alternate between dips and games by the water. A refreshment stand allows you to cool off or grab an ice cream without having planned everything, and the restaurant des Pins is just across the way for those who want to eat on-site. The atmosphere is calm and family-oriented, more favored by locals than by tourist crowds. Dogs are allowed, making it a convenient option if you come with your four-legged companion.

Before You Go

• Recommended Age: from 2 years old, and all ages in family (supervised swimming for the little ones).
• Duration: half a day to a full day.
• Price: free access to the beach. Refreshments at the stand and parking fees to be confirmed on-site.
• Reservation: none, free access.
• Stroller/Accessibility: grassy terrain and access path from the parking lot; accessibility for people with reduced mobility to be confirmed on-site.
• Transport: parking about 200 m from the beach; by bus, lines 630 or 635 from Yverdon-les-Bains or Grandson to the Corcelettes stop, then about ten minutes of walking.
• What to Bring: sunscreen, hats, water, water shoes, picnic supplies, and an umbrella if you want more shade than the pines provide.
• Ideal Season: summer, in good weather, to enjoy swimming.

Parents' Tips

• Aim for the shade of the pines to set up your base camp: it's a real asset on hot days.
• Keep a constant eye on young children: there is no official swimming supervision at this type of beach.
• Water shoes prevent small injuries on the pebbles and make entering the lake easier.
• Bring your picnic: the refreshment stand is handy, but the offerings are simple.
• Arrive early on sunny days to find a good shady spot and park without stress.

Useful Information

• Address: Les Corcelettes, 1422 Grandson (canton of Vaud).
• Official Website: Grandson Municipality Beaches page - https://www.grandson.ch/vie-locale/tourisme/plages/
• Hours: beach is freely accessible; refreshment stand hours to be confirmed on-site.
• Access: parking about 200 m away; bus 630/635 from Yverdon-les-Bains or Grandson, stop Corcelettes, then 10 minutes on foot.

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Why We Recommend It

We love the Plage de Corcelettes for its simplicity and shade: the pine lawn makes all the difference on hot days, the water of Lake Neuchâtel is gentle and welcoming, and the atmosphere remains family-friendly away from the hustle and bustle. It’s an easily accessible public beach, perfect for a day of swimming and picnicking with family near Grandson.

In Two Words

A public beach shaded by pines by Lake Neuchâtel in Grandson, with gentle swimming, a refreshment stand, and a lawn for a summer day with family.