Marne, Grand Est 29 acres (12 ha) Gravel pit No night fishing Bivvy permitted 203mi from Calais
About Sablière des Longues Viornes
Sablière des Longues Viornes is a worked-out gravel pit in Marne, Grand Est, now a small public fishing venue covering 12 hectares. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Sablière des Longues Viornes is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Sablière des Longues Viornes lies 203 miles from Calais — a comfortable day's drive for visiting anglers heading into Grand Est, a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing.
Department
Marne
Region
Grand Est
Water Type
Gravel pit
Size
29 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
203 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA locale Marne
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Sablière des Longues Viornes holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA locale Marne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Sablière des Longues Viornes?+
Sablière des Longues Viornes covers 29 acres (12 ha) in Marne, Grand Est, France.
What fish can I catch at Sablière des Longues Viornes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Sablière des Longues Viornes?+
Night fishing at Sablière des Longues Viornes is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Sablière des Longues Viornes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Sablière des Longues Viornes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Sablière des Longues Viornes from Calais?+
Sablière des Longues Viornes is approximately 203 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Sablière des Longues Viornes?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA locale Marne).
Fishing in Marne, Grand Est
Marne is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Grand Est departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
