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Experienced carp angler Pat Gillett always produces a list to check against when preparing for a French trip and he kindly agreed to share it with us. We hope that this detailed list of what to take carp fishing in France can prove as a great point of reference and jog a few memories when packing for your trip…

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We’re thrilled to welcome Le Sauci, a carp lake close to Calais, to the Angling Lines family for 2026 onwards.

Located in the Marne region on the edge of the Argonne Forest, Le Sauci is a well kept 12-acre carp lake approximately 3hr 30mins fr...

Our website features an outstanding collection of carp lakes in France, and each one is a credit to the dedicated people who run them. With this in mind, we spoke with Nigel at Souvenirs and asked him a few questions to learn more about his journey.

1. When did you discover carp fishing and how did you come to be here at the lake?

I st...