Lac d’Eguzon Chambon
Lake Chambon, also known as Lake Éguzon, stretches for 17 km from the village of Crozant to the dam. At its widest point, it measures 751 metres, and its surface lies at an elevation of 207 metres above sea level. It is the largest lake in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
The lake lies at the crossroads of two regions—Centre-Val de Loire and Nouvelle-Aquitaine—and two departments, Indre and Creuse- and four municipalities:
- Left bank: Éguzon-Chantôme, ( Chambon Beach) and Crozant.
- Right bank: Cuzion, with Bonnu Beach, and Saint-Plantaire, where you’ll find Fougères Beach.
Lake Éguzon is a hydroelectric reservoir fed by the Creuse River. Covering an area of 312 hectares (771 acres), it is roughly the equivalent of 437 football pitches.
The lake is home to a rich and diverse variety of wildlife and plant life, making it an attractive destination for both nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Motorised water sports such as water skiing and towable inflatables are restricted to the designated speed zone, located within the triangle formed by Chambon, Bonnu, and Fougères. Elsewhere on the lake, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities, including swimming, the aqua leisure park, sailing, windsurfing, pedal boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing.
There is just as much to enjoy on land, with opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, fishing, and mountain biking.
A seasonal pedestrian ferry, known as the Émouchet Shuttle, provides a convenient crossing between Chambon and Fougères, making it easy to explore both sides of the lake.
Contact information : 02 54 47 43 86.