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WHETHER YOU ENJOY BEING IN THE WATER OR SIMPLY LOVE THE TRANQUILITY AND BEAUTY OF THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, YOU WON’T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING A PLACE TO GET OUT, ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, WHILE KEEPING SAFE. I

Saint-Pardoux (87250)

There are 3 wonderful sandy beaches at Saint-Pardoux, each with their own style. Santrop has a good-sized beach, plus the new swimming pools (inside and outside) with slides. There’s also a fitness trail, tree climbing, plus a zip-wire over the lake. Santrop – the main beach, big and busy, with a big playground. Chabannes –quieter, ideal for children, nice picnic spots. Fréaudour – for water-sports. www.lacsaintpardoux.fr

Saint-Cyr (86130)

A large park with many activities on and around the lake of Saint-Cyr. Beach volleyball, football, a multi-sports ground. Picnic and barbecue areas, walking paths. No bike hire this year due to Covid-19. Fantastic Aquazone Wipeout on the lake (not free). www.lacdesaintcyr.fr

L’Étang de Courtille, Guéret (23800)

is a great place to visit at anytime of the year, but in the summer you can enjoy the beach that little bit more! There is a great walking path around the lake, with an assault/fitness course along the way. Playground and skate park for the kids, and a fantastic little cycling area for the small ones (mini-roundabouts, signs, a great place to learn to ride or just for fun!). Boating, kayaking plus a bar and cafe. Tel. 05 55 52 14 29. E-mail : info@gueret-tourisme.fr 6 etcetera

Saint-Estèphe (24360)

The lake of Saint-Estèphe is located in the Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin, a beautiful rural area offering a stunning natural setting. Canoes and kayaks, fishing and a children’s play area. T. 05 53 56 73 66

Chaillac (36310)

Lake with a slide, small playground, picnic area. Nice shaded areas under trees. www.chaillac36.fr

Eguzon (36290)

Lake with plenty of sport activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, wakeboarding. Small play area and a water slide at the plage Chambon, plus a restaurant/bar. T. 02 54 47 43 69

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche (87500) Arfueille

Lake with plenty of activities including windsurfing and canoeing, mini-golf, a children’s play area and fishing.

KEEP IN MIND!

Lifeguards at some lakes are only there in the afternoons

Due to the current pandemic, it is advisable to check that further restrictions haven’t been put in place

The Lac de Vassiviere (87470)

This is one of the biggest man-made lakes in France with a total of 8 beaches. So many activities! The edge of the lake is dotted with pretty villages offering good restaurants and snack bars. www.lelacdevassiviere.com

The Espace Hermeline 87230

Bussière-Galant is a leisure park with outdoor activities, located 40 km south of Limoges, in the heart of the PérigordLimousin Regional Nature Park. Offers activities such as tree climbing, railbike, mega-zip line, mini-golf, little train, tennis, orienteering courses and fishing. Visit their website (also available in English) for full details on activities, prices and times. T. 05 55 78 86 12 www. espace-hermeline.com/homeespace-hermeline.html

Aire de loisirs de la Bertholière 86310 La Bussière

On the banks of the Gartempe, the leisure area of La Bertholière offers supervised swimming in July and August. Bar and fast food, pizzeria all summer with theme meals at weekends. Canoeing, volleyball, table tennis, hiking. Numerous games for children. Good amount of shaded areas. T. 06 37 32 19 62

Aire de loisirs de Moulin Chauvet 86150 Moussac-sur-Vienne

For fans of the great outdoors, the Moulin Chauvet leisure area offers a shaded area located on the edge of the Vienne river with a children's playground and a paddling pool. You will find also find football and volleyball fields, basketball board, table tennis table and boules pitch. There are picnic tables and a bar with fast food options in summer. Email : contact@moussac-sur-vienne.fr

Espace naturel Les Trois Fontaines. 86160 Champagné-Saint-Hilaire

In a wooded area, the Trois Fontaines leisure area offers two bodies of water of 6 and 2 hectares. Numerous leisure activities are offered: mini-golf, table tennis, volleyball, boules pitch, picnic. Email: contact@champagne-sainthilaire.fr