Vassivière Lake, Water reservoir in Beaumont-du-Lac, France
The artificial lake spans 10 square kilometers across the Haute-Vienne and Creuse departments, reaching an elevation of 650 meters in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park.
Electricité de France constructed the reservoir between 1947 and 1950 to meet increased energy demands after World War II, creating a network of dams and canals.
The International Center for Art and Landscape on Vassiviere Island presents contemporary art exhibitions and maintains an outdoor sculpture park within a conifer forest.
The lake features five monitored beaches, a marina for water activities, multiple accommodations, and a 30-kilometer shoreline trail for hiking and cycling.
The power plant at Peyrat-le-Château generates sufficient electricity to support 40,000 residents while maintaining designated zones for water bomber aircraft operations.
Location: Beaumont-du-Lac
Location: Peyrat-le-Château
Location: Royère-de-Vassivière
Location: Faux-la-Montagne
Inception: 1950
Elevation above the sea: 648 m
Website: http://vassiviere.com
GPS coordinates: 45.79255,1.88597
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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