CANOEric, Le Bugue

Canoeing and kayaking down the Vereze valley in the heart of the Dordogne

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Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.

You will be taken upstream by minibus and can then paddle downstream at your own pace until you get back to our CANOËric base. Or alternatively you can start from the base and paddle downstream, to be picked up at a later point. You can take all the time you want, feel free to stop for a picnic or a swim at your leisure. They will offer a variety of timetable and ideas for you to choose from but ultimately this is a trip to take at your own pace.

There is also the option to canoe on the Dordogne, although advance booking is necessary and a minimum of three canoes are required.

Who should go

The Vézère is a very quiet and scenic river, with many vestiges of early human occupation (more than 100,000 years ago). It has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also rich in wildlife (fish, birds...). The canoe trips on the Vézère are accessible to all, including beginners.

Directions

CANOËric, canoe and kayak rental, is located near the centre of Le Bugue, only a 5 minute walk from the Tourist Office along the Vézere riverbanks. Close to both the village of Bournat and the Aquarium.