Camping du Lac de Viam
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Add your business details- Dog-friendly site in a natural park on the shore of Lac de Viam
- A 20-minute drive from Treignac and 25 minutes from Meymac
- Lake beach 30 metres away; canoes available to hire from the site
Looking for a change of scenery? A fishing retreat and a base for wild swimming? On the shore of Lac de Viam, Camping du Lac de Viam has you covered. This relaxing place in the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park is well-maintained and a splendid spot for anglers and wildlife fans. There’s direct access to the lake via a small beach 30 metres from the site, where guests are welcome to head out for a bit of wild swimming (unsupervised).
There are 175 hectares of water to get out over, so grab a rental canoe from the site and get paddling. There’s an 18-kilometre route all the way around if you’ve got enough steam in you, but you're equally welcome just to do a bit of gentle splashing around. On dry land, hiking and biking are go-to activities as is investigating the country markets that take place in the surrounding villages.
With shaded spots around the site, there are plenty of places to kick back when you’re done with the energetic stuff. You might want to use this time to plot out your route to the local attractions, which include the medieval town of Treignac (20 minutes’ drive) and the granite houses in pretty Meymac (25 minutes).
Dogs and kids are both welcome on site, so any family barbecues will have full attendance. There are showers, toilets and washing-up areas across the site, as well as a playground. In Viam village, five minutes’ walk away, there are two restaurants. The site also runs a free shuttle service from Bugeat train station.
Site type
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5Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping du Lac de Viam
6 Rue de la Plage
Viam
Correze
France
19170
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
45.60704°N
1.88398°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Once you’ve practised your paddling at the lake by the site, take yourselves off for a longer outing down the river at Gorges de la Vézère (55 minutes’ drive). This craggy area has canoe and kayak outings to help you explore the stunning landscapes, along with fishing spots and hiking trails for those who’d rather stay on dry land.
As you’ll be staying in a natural park there are plenty of places to get out for walks nearby, with points of interest including waterfalls, the Gallo-Roman ruins of Les Cars (20 minutes’ drive) and the ghostly abandoned village of Clédat (half an hour). You could also head for the trails of Tourbière du Longeyroux (20 minutes) or climb up Mont Bessou tower (25 minutes) to see the scenery from above.
A tour of local towns and villages is a good idea too, starting with the medieval streets of Treignac (20 minutes) and moving on to the Benedictine abbey in Meymac (25 minutes) and the fortified town of Uzerche (50 minutes).
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- Does Camping du Lac de Viam have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping du Lac de Viam dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping du Lac de Viam? Once you’ve practised your paddling at the lake by the site, take yourselves off for a longer outing down the river at Gorges de la Vézère (55 minutes’ drive). This craggy area … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping du Lac de Viam?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.