Lac de Chambon

#461 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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The Lac de Chambon is an artificial lake on the river Creuse, France, created by the Éguzon Dam, a hydroelectric dam. Beaches have been created around the lake, the largest in the Centre Region. There is a sailing school on the lake near Eguzon. Canoes, kayaks and pedalos can be hired in season. The lake is also very popular with waterskiers and anglers. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.2 mi²Length: 9.94 miAverage depth: 61 ftElevation: 656 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°26'12"N, 1°36'49"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Lac de Chambon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Stephen's Church, Château de Crozant, Arboretum de la Sédelle, Château de la Prune-au-Pot.

3.1 miS
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Crozant
79 min walk • The Saint-Etienne church is a Catholic church located in Crozant, France.
2.9 miS
Ruins
Château de Crozant, Crozant
75 min walk • The castle of Crozant is an ancient fortress of the late twelfth century, reworked in the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, now ruined, whose remains stand on the French town of Crozant in the department of Creuse, in the region...
2.8 miS
Botanical garden, Park
Arboretum de la Sédelle, Crozant
73 min walk • The Arboretum de la Sédelle is a private arboretum located in Villejoint, Crozant, Creuse, Limousin, France. It is open several afternoons a week in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
6.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de la Prune-au-Pot
159 min walk • The château de la Prune-au-Pot is a rural château built on the territory of the commune of Ceaulmont, on a plateau sloping gently towards the Creuse.
5.6 miE
Church
St. Michael's Church
143 min walk • The church of Lourdoueix-Saint-Michel is a French Catholic church. It is located on the territory of the commune of Lourdoueix-Saint-Michel, in the department of Indre, in the region Centre-Val de Loire.
4.3 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Orsennes
110 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
1.5 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Éguzon-Chantôme
39 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.1 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Plantaire
79 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.4 miN
Locality
Gargilesse-Dampierre
137 min walk • One of the main attractions in Gargilesse-Dampierre is the historic Chateau de Gargilesse, a magnificent castle that dates back to the 12th century. This well-preserved architectural marvel offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich history and provides...
4.9 miSE
Locality
Fresselines
126 min walk • Fresselines is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France.