Le Lac Chambon
Le Lac Chambon, Chambon-sur-Lac: Address, Le Lac Chambon Reviews: 4/5
Le Lac Chambon
Le Lac Chambon
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Restaurants
21 within 3 miles

La Petite Plage
256
218 ft$$ - $$$ • French • Gastropub

Brasserie Le 50
270
318 ft$$ - $$$ • French • Bar • European

Beau Site Hotel Restaurant
179
346 ft$$ - $$$ • French

L'Escale
36
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Pizza

Restaurant La Paillotte
189
248 ft$$ - $$$ • French

Restaurant Le Grillon
23
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • French

La Villa du Lac
19
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French

Auberge de la Plage Lac Chambon Murol
184
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European

Domaine du Lac Chambon
129
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • French

Le Picotin
756
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • French • European
Attractions
56 within 6 miles

Randonnée Lac Chambon - Murol
2
63 ftHiking Trails

Chateau Médiéval De Varennes
2
0.2 miCastles

Ferme Gaec de l'Oiseau
350
1.1 miFarms

Chateau de Murol
1,843
1.4 miCastles

Site Troglodyte de Jonas - Forteresse médiévale et chapelle romane
391
Caverns & Caves

Vallee de Chaudefour
277
Volcanos

Les Ruchers du Sancy
77
1.8 miFarms

Lac Pavin
805
Bodies of Water

Cascade du Rossignolet
470
Waterfalls

Église de Saint-Nectaire
528
Churches & Cathedrals
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Helen C
Manchester, UK377 contributions
Couples
This is a pretty lake between the two villages of Murol and Chambon,which are very charming. There is an easy walk around the lake, also pedalos and limited bathing areas. It is also a good spot from which to make many excursions and bigger walks in the area of the Massif du Sancy - we used the Chamina guide to this area and found it wonderful. There is also a fantastic bakery in the village of Chambon sur Lac.
Written August 11, 2014
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Antony T
Tamworth, UK581 contributions
Couples
Spring or Autumn when the crowds have gone but the weather remains warm. Terrific trails around the lake. You are literally walking or if you choose to take a dip, then swimming, in a volcano. Plenty of great spots to have a picnic. We went to a local supermarket; picked up a cooked chicken and baguette and then some local Saint Nectaire cheese and i can honestly say it was one of the best 10 meals I have ever had. Photos after were hard to tell which way up they were, so clear, and often still, is the water. Parked up at the east end and went clockwise. Few more portaloos wouldn't go amiss though.
Written May 7, 2018
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Dave
Wolverhampton, UK8 contributions
Beautiful area with the lake with a beach and mountains, lots of interesting places nearby to explore. Shame our campsite nearby closed in the middle of September or we would have loved to stay longer!
Written October 11, 2019
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albertv1527
Utrecht, The Netherlands604 contributions
Friends
A beautiful lake with different outdoor possibilities: swimming, fishing.
We had a nice walk around the lake, which you can do in about an hour. It gives varied views and is partially on wooden walkways above the water.
There were hiking trails going more uphill as well.
We had a nice walk around the lake, which you can do in about an hour. It gives varied views and is partially on wooden walkways above the water.
There were hiking trails going more uphill as well.
Written August 1, 2019
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chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,523 contributions
Couples
Pretty French glacial fed lake in the French Alps with magnificent mountain backgrounds. An area with activities if you wish or you can relax and picnic.
Written January 29, 2018
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Manuela L
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg7,086 contributions
Family
Lac Chambon in Auverne region is a lovely lake where you have nice paths for walking around, also by good weather, you can take a bath, there are good restaurants around; a very charming region also for sportif people and for all age, there are many attractions in a great nature.
Written August 25, 2017
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wiltshirelady77
Wiltshire20 contributions
Family
We were staying at a nearby campsite so decided to find the lake as it had been recommended to us. It was a very pretty place with lots to do. There is a beach area if you want to bathe, a very small baby/toddlers pool for little ones, pedalos and an inflatable aqua parc in the middle of the lake. We didnt eat here but there were cafes and restaurants nearby. We hired a pedalo for an hour which was very reasonable and then spent an hour on the inflatable aqua parc with our 6 and 7 year old son which was so much fun. My husband and I weren't so keen on going on it but it was just such a laugh, I would highly recommend it.
Written August 28, 2015
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Sylvie R
26 contributions
Family
Quaint little lake town surrounded by beauty, history and gourmet food.
Quite the mix here. Attracts the very athletic types. Lots of people biking, running and hiking. Pretty lake attracts swimmers, sunbathers and fishermen alike. Something for all ages. Reminds me of Invermere British Columbia.
Quite the mix here. Attracts the very athletic types. Lots of people biking, running and hiking. Pretty lake attracts swimmers, sunbathers and fishermen alike. Something for all ages. Reminds me of Invermere British Columbia.
Written August 23, 2015
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Brig. D.
Toulon, France20 contributions
Bonjour, Puis je prendre mon chien pour faire cette ballade en pleine saison? ( juillet/août ).
Bruno.
Selestat, France12 contributions
Oui sans problème les chiens sont admis au bord du lac mais pas côté plages pour les baignades. Mais il y a suffisamment d'endroits où nos compagnons peuvent patoger autour du lac.
Can you go fishing in le lac chambon?
albertv1527
Utrecht, The Netherlands604 contributions
Yes. When I was there I saw several people doing that: from the side of the lake as well as from a boat on the lake.
Don't know if you need a permit, I assume your accommodation should be able to answer that question.
martine L
Albertville, France22 contributions
Bonjour est il possible d y stationner en camping car ??

Morgane
France14 contributions
Bonjour,
Oui bien-sûr vous pouvez vous garer pas très loin du lac. Des airs de stationnements sont disponibles. Vous pouvez vous renseigner sur internet en notant «aire de stationnements camping car lac chambon», si vous souhaitez avoir plus de renseignements.
Clotilde L
Versailles, France4 contributions
Bonjour, je pars pour 2 semaines avec mes enfants de 4 et 6 ans au Lac Chambon samedi 7 ... une question me taraude: est ce que ça vaut le coup d’emmener les vélos ? Sachant que ma grande gère bien mais pour le petit, c’est plus compliqué s’il y a beaucoup de côtes ... est ce qu’au moins le tour du lac est accessible pour lui?
orelijofroi93
Lyon, France31 contributions
Bonjour, il n'y a aucune cotes au lac et les parcours sont très accessibles. Bon séjour
Hallo!
Kann man an dem See auch mit einem Hund baden? Wenn ja, an welcher Stelle?
Danke für die Hilfe.
Krisztell
Saint Georges des Coteaux, France70 contributions
Hallo!!
Je pense que c'est possible, hors de la petite plage surveillée.
Bonne journée à vous.
Et bonnes vacances en Auvergne 😉
Jan Ï
Aubiere, France63 contributions
Y a t il des barbecues au lac chambon?
Marie-Christine F
Cournon-d'Auvergne, France98 contributions
Hélas nous n'avons pas remarqué mais peut-être y en a-t-il.... Désolée pour la réponse imprécise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Le Lac Chambon
- Hotels near Le Lac Chambon:
- (0.09 mi) Hotel Bellevue
- (0.11 mi) Yelloh! Village Le Pre Bas
- (0.06 mi) Hotel Beau Site
- (0.23 mi) Hotel La Villa du Lac
- (0.23 mi) La bonne hotesse
- Restaurants near Le Lac Chambon:
- (0.04 mi) La Petite Plage
- (0.06 mi) Brasserie Le 50
- (0.07 mi) Beau Site Hotel Restaurant
- (0.05 mi) Restaurant La Paillotte
- (0.23 mi) L'Escale
- Attractions near Le Lac Chambon:
- (0.01 mi) Randonnée Lac Chambon - Murol
- (0.05 mi) Auvergne Montgolfieres
- (0.25 mi) Chateau Médiéval De Varennes
- (0.35 mi) La Fromagerie du Lac
- (1.08 mi) Ferme Gaec de l'Oiseau