The very best of our developed lakes | Limousin

Lac Plaisance Saint Hilaires Les Places©benoît Mauger (4)

Le Lac Plaisance, in Saint Hilaire les Places

A 37-hectare site awarded the Pavillon Bleu label

Fewer than 200 lakes in France have been awarded the , Pavillon Bleu label and Lac de Plaisance is one of them! It’s a must for swimming in Haute-Vienne!

In summer, enjoy the waterslide and diving board, the miniature golf course and supervised beach, pedal boat and paddleboat hire. The campsite also offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.

All year round, take to the hiking and mountain-biking trails, take part in sunday fishing events or, for the more enthusiastic, in the carp enduros organized throughout the season.

The site is accessible to the disabled, and there is a tiralo for those with reduced mobility.

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Lac de Sagnat in the heart of the Monts du Limousin

Site classified as a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest

In summer, a dip in the cool waters of the lake is a must, but you can also take a sunbathing break on the pontoon installed last summer to the delight of bathers!

For more exercise, take a 3.5 km walk along the shoreline and enjoy the arboreal interpretation trail. Other activities await you for the enjoyment of young and old alike: a playground with climbing wall, slide, swing and body-building equipment! Not forgetting the bowling green and City Park!

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Plage De Bujaleuf, Ot Portes De Vassivière, Juillet 2022

Lake Sainte Hélène

In Bujaleuf, awarded the "Station Verte" and "Station Pêche" labels

At Lake Sainte-Hélène, you can enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the season: from supervised swimming in summer, to water sports and outdoor activities with hiking trails and a Terra Aventura course! Not forgetting canoe and mountain bike hire, etc. On the partly shaded beach, enjoy the children’s playground, zip-line, volleyball court, etc.

The Station Pêche label makes it a fisherman’s paradise! There are several fishing pontoons, two of which are accessible to disabled people and those with reduced mobility, as well as a family-friendly fishing trail.

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The Espace Hermeline lake

Pavillon Bleu certified site

Soak up the sun on the Espace Hermeline’s half-sand, half-grass beach, where bathing is supervised in summer.

The Pavillon Bleu-labeled site boasts a number of facilities designed to minimize the impact of tourist traffic. These actions contribute to achieving sustainable development objectives through safe, ethical and sustainable environmental management, responsible water and waste management, and environmental education and awareness.

Tiralo for people with reduced mobility.

The Saint Mathieu lake

On the edge of the Charente and Dordogne rivers

The lake tourist complex offers quality facilities for green tourism enthusiasts. Come and discover the bucolic charm of a corner of the countryside and the calm of the lakeshore.

Take advantage of the many activities on offer on the site: supervised swimming in summer, hiking, children’s games, fitness trail, fishing, sports trail, mini-golf, rowing and tiralo.

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Lake Saint Fortunat

For a moment of relaxation

Located in Flavignac, the lake is ideal for relaxation!

Enjoy supervised swimming in summer, as well as a children’s playground, pétanque court, hiking trail, picnic tables and more. And for fishing enthusiasts, there’s seasonal fishing.

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The Videix lake

Downstream of the Charente source

Behind the Lavaud dam, an immense lake forms. Its peaceful waters are ideal for a multitude of leisure activities (sailing, fishing, etc.). Its shores and beaches are ideal for hiking and swimming.

There are children’s playgrounds, a picnic area and pedal boats for hire.

Swimming is permitted in summer.