
Canoe Dordogne
Hire a canoe or kayak from this company and you can enjoy a gentle river cruise and the chance to explore the wonderful Dordogne river and its banks.
© Le Capeyrou Campsite, Beynac
© Le Capeyrou Campsite, Beynac
3-star campsite in a breathtaking setting
Located directly at the foot of the Beynac castle and by the river, this campsite has beautiful views all around. On a 5-hectare area of flat land, they offer 120 camping pitches as well as a campervan service area.
The large pitches are serviced by 2 toilet and shower blocks and a launderette. They all have electricity and water points. There is also the possibility of renting "Adventure tents", set on a wooden floor on stilts. These are fully equipped with 2 independent bedrooms, a living room and kitchen with a stove and running water, a covered terrace and a barbecue.
Their swimming pool is located under the chateau, heated all through the season. Kids can also enjoy a playground.
Hire a canoe or kayak from this company and you can enjoy a gentle river cruise and the chance to explore the wonderful Dordogne river and its banks.
Shortly before sunset, or at dawn, following the preparation of the flight you can take off with Lionel, a professional balloonist and paraglider who has been working as a guide in Dordogne for more than 15 years.
This traditional wooden barge will take you on a picturesque cruise down the river Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac to the Castelnaud bridge.
Enjoy a single or multi-day trip down the river Dordogne to town such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Montfort and Fayac.
Come fly over the Dordogne, Perigord, castles, manors, fortresses, the valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère, discover it in all its charm.
Passing under the limestones cliff of Beynac you will travel along the Dordogne valley to Marqueyssac and the hanging gardens, Chateau de Fayrac and Chateau de Castelnaud.
The village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is thought to date back to the 12th century when its imposing cliff top château was constructed.
It's hard to imagine a nicer village than La Roque-Gageac, with its huge limestone cliffs that tower behind the Renaissance-style houses built in creamy stone with burnt red roofs.
This bastide town, sitting high above the Dordogne river, has an impressive number of its 13th century fortifications still intact, including three of its original gates.
Standing out as one of the most charming towns in the region, this medieval dwelling remains much as it was when it was built in the 14th century.
Sitting proud on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nauze valley, this fortified town boasts seven bell towers and an 11th century keep that is still standing, despite numerous invasions and wars.
The town and the surrounding prehistoric sites have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearly 150 sites have already been discovered and contain significant finds dating back as far as the Middle Stone Age - about 300,000 to 40,000 years ago.