Discover Canoes and outdoor recreation

Immerse yourself in the heart of nature by canoe!

With almost 150 km of navigable waterways, the Dordogne river crosses the southern Périgord with majesty.
At 3km from the campsite located in the Dordogne valley with our partner, you will be able to do different courses ideal for canoeing in the Dordogne.

• The small descent, the initiation course of 4km.
  A short hour. On the programme is the view of the Château de Fayrac, and the passage under the Château de Beynac, which marks the sublime point of our courses.
• A 12km course starting from Cénac, where you will feel like you are in a movie set…
  You will make a descent where the most beautiful villages huddled against their cliffs such as La Roque-Gageac, the castles of the Middle Ages standing guard will make this an unforgettable experience.
• La vallée aux 5 châteaux et 4 plus beaux villages de France route of 16km.
  Starting from Vitrac and its rock, the bastide of Domme and La Roque-Gageac built between cliff and river (two of the most beautiful villages in France), the castles of Castelnaud-La-Chapelle and Marqueyssac, the one of Fayrac and to finish your descent the famous castle of Beynac.

But the Dordogne also offers the possibility to travel on other rivers, including the Vézère!
Along the way and at your own pace, you can admire the prehistoric valley, the castles of Losse and Belcayre, the troglodytic villages of La Roque Saint-Christophe and La Madeleine, and the prehistoric shelters. The Vézère can be discovered at its own pace, from Montignac to Limeuil, considered one of the most beautiful French villages. You will also pass through Les Eyzies de Tayac, the world capital of prehistory.

Discover the Dordogne Valley from the air

Flying over the valley of 1001 castles and the villages of the Périgord at sunrise or sunset is a magical experience offered to you via a hot air balloon flight.
You can also admire their flight while sipping a drink on the terrace of our bar as they pass over the campsite several times a week.

Sail with the traditional and typical boats of the south-west

The gabarre is the ideal boat to sail peacefully on the Dordogne.
Departing from Beynac or La Roque-Gageac, the Gabarres offer you beautiful trips along the river on board modern and safe replicas of the gabarres that were once used.
Both departures are less than 10 minutes drive from the campsite.

Stroll through the gardens of the Perigord Noir

The magnificent gardens overlooking the Dordogne and Vézère valleys can also be the object of a relaxing afternoon. French gardens, plant sculptures, poetry and incredible views are what you will find in these unique gardens such as the fabulous Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac, the Jardins de l’Imaginaire in Terrasson or the Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac.

See our section on the Gardens of Périgord.

Horse riding

For more sensations, a horseback ride is the opportunity to ride along paths while enjoying a pleasant experience in the Périgord. Whether it’s an introductory ride or a free ride, there are many horse riding clubs near Sarlat, such as La Vallée des Châteaux in Castelnaud-La-Chapelle. Note that the Périgord is equipped with the “PDIPR”, a departmental plan of walking and hiking routes, dedicated to pedestrians, horse riders and mountain bikers.

The equestrian centre is located 4km from the campsite Les Pastourels

Aquarium du Périgord Noir in Le Bugue

Built more than 30 years ago, the Aquarium du Périgord Noir is now the largest private freshwater aquarium in Europe.
You will be able to admire over 4000m2, 66 tanks with over 6000 fish,
From the carp of our ponds, through the catfish of our rivers, to the impressive sturgeon of our estuaries, freshwater fish will no longer hold any secrets for you.

Visit the Calviac Zoo

The Calviac Zoological Reserve, located 10km from Sarlat (Dordogne), is home to nearly 200 animals from 5 geographical areas (Europe, Madagascar, South America, Oceania, West Africa).
Its particularity lies in the fact that you can enter with certain animals, such as lemurs, antelopes, wallabies or certain birds.

Accrobranche: the Squirrel Forest

25 minutes from the campsite Les Pastourels

The largest park in the Dordogne will give you all the satisfaction you could wish for. You will find courses adapted to all, from 2 years old. (In high season, a 400 m long tyrolean traverse).

The Bos ponds

30 minutes from the campsite Les Pastourels

Pleasant park for young and old with slides, inflatable buoys, games on the pond,
Our advice: bring a picnic.