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Come and refresh yourself in the clear waters of Lake Issarlès, one of the jewels of the Ardèche mountains. Come and enjoy the leisure center, the lake will be yours for a moment with a magnificent view of Mont Mézenc (like on the postcards).

Description

You can walk around it in an hour and a half along a shaded and marked pedestrian path of around 5 km. Lake Issarlès is also used by EDF to power the Montpezat-sous-Bauzon hydroelectric power station. It is connected via underground galleries to the reservoirs on the Loire (Palisse dam) and two of its tributaries on the Ardèche plateau, the Gage (Moulin de Peyron dam) and the Veyradeyre (Grange dam). The waters of the Atlantic slope thus flow towards the Fontaulière river, a tributary of the Ardèche (Mediterranean slope). Outside of the summer period devoted to tourism, hydroelectric production causes a significant tidal range at the lake level.

Opening

From 09/07 to 31/08 from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Weekends and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 00 p.m.
Supervised swimming on the dedicated beach.
Dogs allowed on a leash around the lake.

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Issarles Lake

The Lac-d'Issarlès

Issarles Lake

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The Cherchemuse volcano

The Lac-d'Issarlès

The Cherchemuse volcano

This superb Strombolian volcano overlooks Lake Issarles. From its summit, we can have a wide view of our magnificent territory. A marked hike can lead you to its heights.

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Roman church

The Lac-d'Issarlès

Roman church

The village church of Lac d'Issarlès is located on the village square. It is an XNUMXth century Romanesque-Gothic church with a porch flanked by two towers.

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borie bridge

The Lac-d'Issarlès

borie bridge

The Loire receives the waters of the Veyradeyre under the village of Lac d'Issarlès and then runs under the arches of the Borie bridge.

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The Tavern Restaurant

The Lac-d'Issarlès

The Tavern Restaurant

A magnificent setting 100m from the lake where we offer simple cuisine with quality products. Particular attention to reception and surroundings. Decor and music will enhance the moments spent with us.

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The Panoramic Restaurant

The Lac-d'Issarlès

The Panoramic Restaurant

The restaurant is located 50 m from the lake, in the heart of the Ardèche mountains, in a green and relaxing setting. You will discover a cuisine of Ardèche specialties with quality local products.

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Prices

Free access.

Location

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