L'Etang de la Chaume
Situated at Azerable, just outside La Souterraine, this is a rare example of a lake which lies entirely on sand. This, along with the streams which continuously bubble through it make the water very clean. The lake has a beach with childrens playground and a petanque area. There are proficiency courses in sailing and pedalo hire (during July and August). The fishing season runs from May to November. Day or half day permits are available for traditional fishing and sport fishing for carp is also possible.

On the northern bank of the lake is a birdwatching centre open to the public all year round. There are 127 species which which either nest there or migrate via the lake, and a wide variety of water plants which are protected. A waymarked path leads around the lake and into the surrounding area (around 3 and a half hours walk) and another path through the woods at Bois-Bimbet

L'Etang de la Cazine
Situated at Noth, just outside La Souterraine. The lake has two beaches, both of which are monitored, fishing is day and night, carp fishing also. A footpath leads from the lake to the woods at Le Fot and back to La Souterraine. A beautiful walk with views of the valley of La Cazine, the chateau at La Fot, the arboretum and the neighbouring lakes and hills.

The stables at La Cazine offer horse and pony rides or treks where an instructor also gives individual or group tuition. The domaine at Noth also organises mountain biking and ultralight flying.