Picnic area – Gour de Tazenat

Charbonnières-les-Vieilles

Unusual decor for this picnic area near a crater lake! On site: swimming tolerated, fishing, canoe rental and creperie in season. The tables are offset from the lake, plan a 10-minute walk.

For reasons of hygiene and water quality, swimming is authorized by the owners of the site, but any canoeing with outdoor equipment is prohibited (paddle, inflatable boat, buoy, etc.).

Spoken languages

Opening hours

All year round daily.

Prices and payment methods

  • Free access.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Parking nearby
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant

Pets welcome

Chiens autorisés : Leashed only. Bathing of animals not authorised.

Location

Environnements

Lakeside or by stretch of water, Waterside

Accès

From the car park (side of the road), take the path that circles the lake on the left to access it.

Updated on 12 February 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles