The lake lay like a jewel on the banks, and all we could hear were exclamations. Someone once wrote that landscape is the face of a country. This face had an unforgettable effect on the travellers…
Artificial lakeof 50 hectares
The Lac de Devesset will charm you with its many water sports and activities in a relaxing setting in the northern Ardèche.
Throughout the year, the changing colors of the lake will surprise you and take you on a voyage of discovery, from a sunset in late summer to a “Little Canada” in autumn.
Thepicnic area is huge, so bring your blankets and deckchairs for a delightful moment with the whole family, in the shade of the fir trees by the lake or with your feet in the water…
You’re free to stroll along the interpretation trail, with its information panels on fauna, flora and history. You’re sure to learn about a multitude of curiosities that won’t leave you indifferent. Then it’s off for a leisurely 1h-1h15-minute walking loop along the shore.
Swimming is supervised every day from 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm in July and August in a defined area, and free in other areas. This is undoubtedly the coolest spot on the plateau!
And if you feel like it, lace up your sneakers for a running session like no other! What could be better than this idyllic setting to take a few strides around the lake and gently improve your frequency? Le tour du lac is a training paradise for all local runners, with a different stride in a different, rejuvenating landscape every season!
