The lake is bordered almost completely by forested hills, and the shoreline is undeveloped, leaving its beauty for all to enjoy. There are some places along the road with ample parking and easy access to the shore, with beaches for swimming, picnic tables, and boat, sailboard and canoe rental. The lake apparently contains huge carp, as well as pike and other predator fish. Carp fishing is open year-round, but please , if you catch one of these noble creatures, release it back into the lake. To help maintain the sport of fishing, you should release anything that you catch.
Hiking trails go completely around the lake, although they follow roads for part of the journey.
To the east of the lake, the Bois de Callian goes up over the hills towards the village of Tanneron, where the oak forests merge into the many mimosa forests. To the west, the hills and forests are wilder and steeper.