Dordogne

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The three rivers of the Dordogne, Lot and Gers flow through a region of contrasts, from the fertile plains, limestone cliffs and wooded valleys of the Dordogne, to the rugged gorges of the Lot and the rolling fertile landscape of the Gers. The River Dordogne flows from the mountains of the Massif Central out to the Atlantic at Bordeaux. The Dordogne is rich in agriculture and offers a delightful mix of landscapes, from hills to agricultural meadows, woodlands and honey-coloured stone houses with colourful window boxes. To the east, the Lot region is named after the wide, slow-moving river that winds its way through low hills and gorges towards some of the oldest vineyards in France. To the south-west, the Gers valley opens out into beautiful, gently rolling countryside.

Lot & Gers

To the east, the Lot region is named after the wide, slow-moving river that winds its way through low hills and gorges towards some of the oldest vineyards in France. To the south-west, the Gers valley opens out into beautiful, gently rolling countryside.

Sarlat

A maze of cobbled streets and steep alleys wind their way past ancient houses of honey-coloured sandstone in this renaissance town, capital of Périgord-Noir.

Domme

A fortified Bastide town standing proudly on the cliff top with a sheer drop on one side to the river below.

Castlenaud-la-Chapelle

A medieval village with one of Europe’s finest fortified castles, that has magnificent views over the valley.

Lascaux Caves

The Dordogne Valley was one of the first places on earth inhabited by man. These caves have the most complete prehistoric paintings discovered.

Near the valley of the Dordogne, the underground galleries open to visitors are a mile long. The river underground leads into a pretty lake.

Beynac-et-Cazenac

A village and medieval fortress on a sheer cliff overlooking one of the most attractive stretches of the river.

La Roque Gageac

A village perched by the River Dordogne under a sheer sandstone cliff. One of France’s prettiest villages. 

Dordogne Family Attractions

Prehisto Parc

A theme park at Tursac, near Le Bugue, where waxwork figures reconstruct the life of prehistoric man.

Walking

We provide detailed walking notes at Sarlat, Groléjac and Souillac campsites, describing walks in the local area.

Canoeing

Canoe trips along the beautiful River Dordogne are organised from most of the campsites.

Lot & Gers

Gouffre de Padirac

One of the most remarkable and dramatic underground caverns in the world, for centuries reputed to be the gates of hell.

Rocamadour

A famous monastery clinging to sheer limestone cliffs with splendid views from the ramparts of the château.

Agen

The centre of the fruit growing area, famous for its delicious prunes, plums and fruit liqueurs.

Sarlat:

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Le Bugue:

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