Lac de Vassivière
Beaumont-du-Lac, France
A large reservoir on the Millevaches plateau with beaches, a lakeside path and an island of contemporary art reached by footbridge.
- Nearest town
- Beaumont-du-Lac, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 45.8040, 1.8660
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (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
- La Presqu'ileCampsite3 km from Lac de VassivièreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping les Pitouilles - Centre de vacances de BroussasCampsite3 km from Lac de VassivièreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping du Puy de FauxCampsite8 km from Lac de VassivièreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire naturelle de la MauldeMotorhome stopover13 km from Lac de Vassivière · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping municipal de LacelleCampsite18 km from Lac de VassivièreTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersFree
- Camping municipal BujaleufCampsite18 km from Lac de VassivièreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lac de Vassivière?
Lac de Vassivière is in Beaumont-du-Lac, France, at GPS 45.8040, 1.8660. It is about 29 km from Aubusson.
Can you camp near Lac de Vassivière?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Les Deux Îles, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lac de Vassivière?
Lac de Vassivière is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Limousin: porcelain, tapestry and red villages.
What is there to see near Lac de Vassivière?
Places worth a stop nearby: Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village (66 km), Puy de Dôme (85 km), Lac Pavin (87 km) and Murol castle (87 km).
When is the best time to visit Lac de Vassivière?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)