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...