Lac d’Eguzon covers 312 hectares, is 17 kilometres long and is the largest lake in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Nature
At Lac d’Eguzon, you can go sailing, windsurfing, pedal boating, water skiing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, tubing, hiking, climbing and mountain biking.
The Base de plein air d'Eguzon offers a free FFCO orienteering course in the village of Chambon, directly on Lac d'Eguzon. The Base de plein air Lac Eguzon also offers climbing, orienteering, mountain biking, archery, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding and pedal boating.
Hiking
The GR de Pays Val de Creuse is accessible year-round; information boards and maps are available along the route. The GRP Val de Creuse long-distance trail is a 116-kilometre route between Saint-Marcel and Fresselines.
Culture and History
The Musée de la Vallée de la Creuse is a museum of art and folk traditions and is housed in the former stables of Château d'Éguzon. It presents everyday life and craftsmanship in Bas-Berry from the late 18th century to the first half of the 20th century.
The Vestiges du château date back to a fortress founded in the 12th century. They include the surrounding walls; two of the towers have retained their roofs. The Vestiges du château were listed as a historic monument by decree of 17 May 1974.
The Éguzon hydroelectric dam was built from 1922 to 1926 and was the largest dam in Europe at the time. It is 61 metres high, 54 metres thick at the base and 5 metres wide at the crest.
Festivals and Traditions
The Fête de la Châtaigne is an annual autumn event featuring three days of hikes along the valley paths, a walking mass, a market in the town centre, meals, a concert and woodturning demonstrations.
Other places: Bélâbre, Celon, Oulches, Nohant-Vic, Saint-Benoît-du-Sault, Chabris, Vicq-Exemplet, Vigoulant.
