Discover the Dordogne
What to see: must-see towns and villages in the Dordogne
A day in Périgueux, city of art and history
The capital of Périgord is home to a world-renowned heritage. Start by strolling through the medieval town center, where you’ll find old craftsmen’s stalls and half-timbered houses. Your steps will lead you to Saint-Front Cathedral, a Byzantine masterpiece, the inspiration for Paris’s Sacré-Coeur and an essential stopover on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela.
Brantôme, the green Venice of Périgord
Surrounded by the arms of the Dronne, the town of Brantôme is an island. This special situation between stone and water has earned it the nickname of the ” Green Venice of the Périgord “. A magical destination, Brantôme offers postcard-perfect scenery and unique sites, such as the Benedictine abbey, a monastery originally built in troglodyte rock.
The course of the Dronne lends itself to canoe and gabare trips, as well as the spectacular nautical jousts that liven up summer evenings.
The fabulous triptych Sarlat-la-Canéda, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac-et-Cazenac
Make the most of your stay at our family campsite in the Dordogne to take a trip to the Périgord Noir and discover the listed towns of Beynac-et-Cazenac, La Roque-Gageac and Sarlat ! The city of Sarlat-la-Canéda is known for its unique density of historic monuments and gastronomic markets.
Beynac-et-Cazenac, on the banks of the Dordogne, is dominated by one of the most imposing fortified castles in Périgord. Sheltered by a luminous cliff, La Roque-Gageac is a troglodyte town not to be missed in Périgord Noir.
Things to do: activities to discover around the campsite near Périgueux
The Proumeyssac chasm
The Gouffre de Proumeyssac is one of the most beautiful natural caves in Europe. The beauty, number and finesse of its concretions have earned it the nickname of “crystal cathedral”. There are two ways to discover this enchanting world: a traditional tour with a guide, or a descent in a gondola for a 360° view.
The Lascaux cave
A mythical cave, world-famous and unique for the beauty and variety of its prehistoric paintings, the Lascaux cave has been entirely reproduced to preserve the original site. In Montignac, you can visit Lascaux II, the first replica of the cave, as well as Lascaux 4, the international site of cave art.
Other must-see caves in the Dordogne
Périgord is famous for its many caves and chasms, decorated with prehistoric paintings and engravings, or with naturally sculpted limestone concretions. Other remarkable caves to visit in the Dordogne include Rouffignac, which can be explored by miniature train, and the Villars cave, the largest underground cave in Périgord.
Family activities at a campsite near Périgueux
Tourist activities near Périgueux offer a huge variety, from cultural visits to leisure parks, sporting activities and gastronomic experiences. The whole family can spend a day at Le Bournat, with its 1900s village atmosphere, antique merry-go-rounds, farm animals and craft demonstrations. Don’t wait for a rainy day to visit the Périgord Noir aquarium in Le Bugue-sur-Vézère: come and feed the gourmet carp in Europe’s largest private freshwater aquarium!
