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Lac des Settons

Montsauche-les-Settons, France

Nature

A 19th-century reservoir in the forests of the Morvan, with beaches, a lakeside path and campsites. A cool, green stop on a hot summer day.

Nearest town
Montsauche-les-Settons, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.1900, 4.0600

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping Plage du MidiCampsite
    1 km from Lac des Settons
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Camping Les MésangesCampsite
    1 km from Lac des Settons · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Ambiance MorvanCampsite
    9 km from Lac des Settons · 4 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
  • Les SoulinsCampsite
    13 km from Lac des Settons · 34 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Les Îles ChaumardCampsite
    13 km from Lac des Settons
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Château-ChinonMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Lac des Settons · 18 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lac des Settons?

Lac des Settons is in Montsauche-les-Settons, France, at GPS 47.1900, 4.0600. It is about 32 km from Autun.

Can you camp near Lac des Settons?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Plage des Settons, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lac des Settons?

Lac des Settons is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chablis, Vézelay and the Morvan and Grands Crus, granite forests and monastic calm – by motorhome through Burgundy from Dijon to Auxerre.

What is there to see near Lac des Settons?

Places worth a stop nearby: Vézelay Basilica (39 km), Fontenay Abbey (56 km), Hospices de Beaune (62 km) and Château du Clos de Vougeot (68 km).

When is the best time to visit Lac des Settons?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)