23460, Royère-de-Vassivière
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Lakeside wild parking beside a shore path with access to a small beach and hiking trails. However, parking is forbidden under the Conservatoire du littoral, and police patrol frequently in the evening. The access path can be muddy or soft, and the area has limited phone reception and passing walkers.
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Parking prohibited (coastal conservation area). Police pass by frequently in the evening.Translating
Very good spot at the bottom of the path on the left. Please respect the path, because on our second night, two vans and a panel van parked on it, set up tables and chairs, and obstructed walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. This is the best way to get the municipality to block the path at the top, so please show some consideration and respect so everyone can coexist.Translating
Quiet spot in front of a hiking trail, well hidden, ideal for two vehicles and a third one a little higher up. The downside is that there is not much phone signal for us.Translating
Several spaces set back from the road. We had no problem finding a flat spot. We spent the night at the bottom of the path, with no problem for a 6-meter van. View of the lake, very quiet. Little traffic on the road at night.Translating
Nice little spot but it fills up quickly. Continuing a little along the path toward the small dam, there are additional spaces. However, it is overgrown and not very clean; you can sometimes hear the nearby road, there are many hikers passing by, and there is no bin for waste. It is nice for one night, but we would not have stayed longer.Translating
Perfect spot. maybe one of the best that I've stayed. the path was a little muddy, in dry conditions ok, otherwise risk of getting stuck. also some low hanging trees.
We weren't convinced when we arrived: the spot was too close to the road and poorly lit. We parked near the EDF dam sign. Then we were pleasantly surprised. You can swim along a large part of the lake. Also, if you walk past the private grassy beach, continue for 5 to 10 minutes to reach the restaurant, Le Bistrot du Lac. Great welcome!Translating
Lovely place for one night, plus swimming during a heatwave.Translating
Great spot, easy to access. Don't park too close to the edge because you may get stuck. Don't go to the end of the path; it is for pedestrians and the ground is quite soft. Excellent walking access to the private beach.Translating
Dream spot! We stayed for three days and two nights. The little path leading directly to the lake allowed us to paddleboard. The view of the lake is magnificent. There are many hikers passing by and traffic on the road above, but in the evening and at night it is very quiet. We also took a lovely hike to the nearest small grocery store. We will come back!Translating
Great spot with private access to the small beach. Shaded by trees. A few mosquitoes too, naturally. Completely alone.Translating