Swimming – La Chazotte

Saint-Jacques-d’Ambur

A place to relax and enjoy a change of scenery, Lac des Fades-Besserve is the perfect place to enjoy a swim.

The beach is equipped with games for children and a picnic area and offers the choice between shaded and sunny areas.
There is also a snack bar on site.
You can consult the map on the quality of bathing water on http ://baignades.sante.gouv.fr/baignades/homeMap.do by selecting the Puy-de-Dôme department.

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 04/07 to 15/08/2026 daily between 1 pm and 7 pm.

From 16/08 to 31/12/2026 daily.
Unsupervised swimming.

Prices and payment methods

Free access. Canoe, pedalo, paddle, boat and e-chopper hire at the bistrot de la Chazotte.

Comfort, facilities and services

Parking nearby
Pets welcome
Picnic area
Play area
Restaurant
Supervised beach
Toilets
showers

Pets welcome

Dogs allowed : Pets are allowed on a lead.
Pets are allowed to swim outside the bathing areas.
Pet owners are required not to leave faeces on the beaches.
We remind pet owners that they are responsible for their pets and that they must take all necessary measures to avoid any nuisance or incident (droppings, broken bin bags, noise pollution, etc.). We are appealing to everyone’s sense of civic responsibility to ensure that the Combrailles region retains its pleasant, friendly environment.