Berges du Lac

Les Berges du Lac is an affluent neighborhood in Tunis, Tunisia. It has developed since the 1980s after building polders in Tunis Lake. It harbors many embassies, companies, and institutions, including: The Berges du Lac development does not currently serve alcohol.

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Type: Suburb
Description: district of Tunis, Tunisia
Also known as: “LAC 1”, “LAC 2”, and “Les Berges du Lac”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tunis–Carthage International Airport and Chikly.

Tunis–Carthage International Airport

Aerodrome

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Tunis–Carthage International Airport is the international airport of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It serves as the home base for Tunisair, Tunisair Express, Nouvelair Tunisia, and Tunisavia.

Chikly

Island

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Chikly is a small island located in the northern part of Lake of Tunis which houses Fort Santiago Chikly, a former Roman citadel which was reconstructed by the Spanish Governor of Golettaalso, Luis Pérez de Vargas, between 1546 and 1550. Chikly is situated 3 km southwest of Berges du Lac.

Bourse de Tunis

Government office

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The Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de Tunis or Bourse de Tunis is a stock exchange based in Tunis, Tunisia. It was founded in 1969, and currently lists around 50 stocks. Bourse de Tunis is situated 3 km northeast of Berges du Lac.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Independence Square and La Soukra.

Independence Square

Locality

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Independence Square is a locality, which is situated 4½ km northwest of Berges du Lac.

La Soukra

Village

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La Soukra is a city and commune in the Ariana Governorate of Tunisia, forming part of the northern suburbs of Greater Tunis. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 159,862. La Soukra is situated 4½ km north of Berges du Lac.