Excavated as early as the 15th century, it served as a water reserve for fires, a basin for retting hemp and a drinking trough for animals. Today, it covers 7.5 hectares in the heart of the village of Peyrat le Château. Pond managed by the fishing federation. Fishing cards available in the village at the hardware store and at the Lac de Vassivière Tourist Office in Auphelle.
