Vernet lake
Le Vernet-Chaméane
In the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park, this 3-hectare artificial lake is the only lake in the Pays d’Issoire region to offer supervised swimming from July 1 to August 31, from 1pm to 6pm.
On site, you can enjoy a pedal-boat or paddle-boat ride, picnic, barbecue or accrobranche course. Ideal for a family day out !
You can also use your own paddle or canoe.
On site, you can enjoy a pedal-boat or paddle-boat ride, picnic, barbecue or accrobranche course. Ideal for a family day out !
You can also use your own paddle or canoe.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
Closed temporarily.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access. Pedalo rental 30 min : 3€ for 3 places and 5€ for 4 places.
- Paddle rental 30 min : €5.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Beach
- Bicycle parking
- Boat hire
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Fast food
- First aid station
- Free car park
- Ice cream parlour
- Pets welcome
- Picnic area
- Play area
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Stand up paddle rental
- Stretch of water
- Supervised beach
- Toilets
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the water, on the beach or in the children’s play area.
Location
Accès
18 km from Issoire.
Exit N°13 off the A75 Take the D996 to Parentignat, then follow the D999.
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Updated on 20 July 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire