Lac d'Aydat, Aydat

Name: Lac d'Aydat
Address: Aydat, France

#1 among attractions in Aydat

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Lac d'Aydat is a lake in Aydat, Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 837 m, its surface area is 0.65 km². It is suggested by some historians that it is the site of Avitacum, the location of the villa belonging to the fifth-century senator and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, as described in detail in one of his letters. ()

Alternative names: Area: 160.62 acres (0.251 mi²)Length: 4298 ftWidth: 3281 ftMaximum depth: 49 ftElevation: 2746 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°39'51"N, 2°59'10"E

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Lac d'Aydat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Opme, Puy de Lassolas, Chateau Royal de Saint-Saturnin, Randol Abbey.

5.8 miNE
Forts and castles, Museum, Historical place
Château d'Opme
149 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France, the Château d'Opme is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the country's rich past. This elegant château, which now serves as a museum, is a testament to the architectural grandeur of the 17th century.
3.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Lassolas
90 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region lies Puy de Lassolas, a dormant volcano that forms part of the Chaîne des Puys - a string of volcanoes that have become a natural wonder in the Massif Central. This ancient geological formation, with its last eruption...
5.2 miE
45°39'31"N • 3°5'34"E
Chateau Royal de Saint-Saturnin, Saint-Saturnin
132 min walk • Forts and castles
4.4 miE
Monastery
Randol Abbey
114 min walk • Randol Abbey is a Benedictine monastery situated at Randol near the village of Saint-Saturnin, Puy-de-Dôme department, in the Auvergne mountains of France.
3.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de la Vache
79 min walk • The Puy de la Vache is a basaltic volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central in France.
0.6 miSW
Church
Église Saint-Sidoine, Aydat
16 min walk • The Saint-Sidoine church is a Catholic church located in Aydat, France. It is protected as a historical monument.
5.1 miE
Forts and castles
Château de la Bâtisse, Chanonat
131 min walk • The château de la Bâtisse is a fortified castle located in the commune of Chanonat.
3.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Mercœur
100 min walk • The Puy de Mercœur is a sleep volcano of the Puys chain in the Massif Central.
5.2 miE
Church
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine, Saint-Saturnin
133 min walk • The Sainte-Magdeleine chapel, or Sainte-Madeleine chapel, is an ancient Catholic religious building located in Saint-Saturnin, France.
6.4 miNE
Ruins
Château de Montrognon, Ceyrat
165 min walk • The castle of Montrognon is a medieval castle of the XII th century now in ruins located on the commune of Ceyrat a French commune, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme and the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
5.4 miN
Locality
Saint-Genès-Champanelle
138 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Saint-Genès-Champanelle is the Puy de Dôme, a dormant volcano that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can hike to the summit or take the scenic train ride to the top, where they can enjoy...

Lac d'Aydat, Aydat

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Lac d'Aydat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)