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Campsites in Dordogne
196 in Dordogne
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We have details of 196 Campsites
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Camping le Moulin de Paulhiac
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sarlat, Daglan
You will be guaranteed a friendly welcome from the the campsite staff who are...
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Camping Maisonneuve
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
This family run site is beautifully situated in the Céou Valley, in the Périgord....
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Camping Brantôme Peyrelevade
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Brantôme
Le Peyrelevade is a quiet and peaceful site in the Périgord Vert region. Of a very...
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Camping le Moulin du Roch
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sarlat-la-Canéda
The site has 209 large pitches, of which 136 are for touring units. They are mostly...
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Camping La Grande Veyière
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Molières
La Grande Veyière is a natural site full of character and nestles attractively within...
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Camping de la Pélonie
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Saint Antoine-d’Auberoche
This is an attractive and well presented site set on a hillside in the heart of the...
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Camping Domaine des Chênes Verts
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Calviac-en-Périgord
This campsite is set in a beautiful area of the Dordogne valley and is complemented by...
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Camping le Val de la Marquise
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Campagne
This well kept little campsite, between Le Bugue and Les Eyzies, is an ideal base to...
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Camping le Perpetuum
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Domme
Located alongside the Dordogne river, this is a small and friendly, family run site....
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Camping le Moulin de David
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Monpazier
Set in a 14-hectare wooded valley, le Moulin de David has 160 pitches split into two...
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Camping Au P’tit Bonheur
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Peyrillac
Camping Au P’tit Bonheur is in the heart of the Dordogne region, between Sarlat and...
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Camping les Deux Vallées
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Vézac
This site is enviably situated almost under the shadow of Château Beynac in the heart...
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Flower Camping les Nauves
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Belvès
Les Nauves is a pretty and well maintained site, 4 km. from the beautiful medieval...
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Camping la Ferme de Perdigat
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Limeuil
The delightful French owners, Michel and Noelle Paille, make this a happy place to...
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Flower Camping la Sagne
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sarlat
Camping la Sagne is a family run site and was significantly rebuilt for the 2012...
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Camping la Ripole
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Abjat-sur-Bandiat
Camping La Ripole is a rural site in the heart of the vast Périgord Limousin regional...
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Camping les Tailladis
France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Les Tailladis is a well situated, mature 4.5-hectare campsite set in 17 hectares of...
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Camping in the Dordogne
Technically the Dordogne is one of the three regions that make up Aquitaine, the huge swathe of south west France that stretches from Bordeaux to the Biarritz. The other two regions are the Gironde and Gascony.
The history of the Dordogne goes back many thousands of years to when man lived in the caves of the Périgord in the beautiful valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère, leaving cave paintings at sites such as Les Eyzies and Lascaux.
The Dordogne river rises in the volcanic mountains of the Auvergne from where it forges west through the craggy forests of Limousin and on to Périgord. Mellow stone villages, celebrated castles, vineyards, meandering rivers and lush hillsides crowned with medieval bastide villages all combine to make this a region of unparalleled diversity and appeal.
Campsites in the Dordogne
There are some truly exceptional campsites here in the real heart of the Dordogne. Typically in sublime locations, they are surrounded by rolling wooded hills with sleepy honey coloured villages all around, adorned with vibrant geraniums overflowing from crumbling pots.
Campsites in the Dordogne are often just a stone’s throw from extraordinary castles and many too are set in the grounds of old farmhouses or mills with large, grassy pitches set between tall oak and walnut trees. These shady trees, welcome during the hot summers, are often a legacy from the days when farmers planted walnut trees for the benefit of future generations. The trees were uniquely able to provide food, fuel, timber and flour and consequently a mature specimen was highly prized. Don’t be surprised if you are offered a bag of walnuts occasionally!
Many campsites offer a host of great activities, either on the site itself (such as river swimming, swimming pools or tennis) or a short drive away (canoe trips). Walking and cycling routes are invariably numerous, and with options suitable for all levels of fitness and age.
Excursions and activities
Excursions might include boat trips from Domme and historic La Roque Gageac or canoe excursions with a guide – there are routes for beginners and the more ‘hesitant’. Children love the crystal caves at Proumeyssac and also the underground train at Rouffignac, or you can pass through the vast underground chasm of Padirac.
Head to the spectacular medieval sanctuary of Rocamadour for incredible views and the astonishing houses clinging to the cliffs (not to mention the Forêt des Singes where the mischievous macaques roam free). Discover medieval gems at Beaulieu, Collonges-la-Rouge and Biron and view the incredible son et lumière at Tours de Merle.
Castles and bastides
The ancient dukedom of Aquitaine was ruled by the English for 300 years following the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantagenet, the future king, in 1154. The fortified villages and castles of the area bear evidence of the resulting conflict between the French and the English for control, and today add character to the countryside.
The resulting castles still dominate the skyline. Brooding and austere, they occupy strategic positions and make a fascinating day out where the kids’ imaginations can run free. Popular castles to visit include Castelnaud and Beynac which famously faced each other across the river during the Hundred Years War, one French, one English. Also elegant Milandes, long associated with the colourful Josephine Baker, and others like Feyrac.
The fortified hilltop villages, or bastides, are quite magical. One of the most iconic is Domme, whose far reaching views from the ramparts over the majestic river Dordogne below are quite indescribable and certainly among the finest in France.
The 13th century bastide of Monpazier is delightful. Enter via fortified gateways and stroll beneath covered arches surrounding the elegant main square, pausing for refreshment in one of the pleasant cafés.
Sarlat
The medieval town of Sarlat is not only itself one of the jewels in the crown of the Dordogne but it is also wonderfully well-placed for exploring the area’s pre-history, ancient villages and pastoral countryside. The mellow stone buildings are beautifully preserved – so much so that if the cobbled streets and alleys seem familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen them before in one of many historical films made here, including a version of Les Misérables.
The Saturday market is widely held up as one of France’s best and choosing a restaurant can be a serious challenge – all look very tempting and generally prices are reasonable for excellent fare. Tough local competition ensures prices are kept keen and value high.
Prehistory
The valley of the Vézère is the cradle of man’s past and teems with prehistoric treasures from 17,000 years ago. Les Eyzies is the world centre and the famed cave paintings at Lascaux were discovered by boys in 1940, quickly becoming a sensation before it was realised that visitors were damaging the very thing they came to marvel at. An incredibly intricate replica was created at Lascaux II and a Lascaux 4 offers an even more immersive experience.
Wines
Some of the world’s most famous vineyards are located around Bordeaux and St Emilion. The most famous are from the renowned estates of the Médoc with wine communes like Pomerol, Margaux, Graves, St Julien and St Estèphe and Sauternes enjoying stellar status. Many, but certainly not all, allow visits to their cellars and wine tastings. Bergerac, among others, offers excellent wines at affordable prices.
Cuisine of the Dordogne
The Dordogne is gastronomy central and fantastic delicacies can be found in restaurants as well as markets and on the roadside. This is very much the land of the duck - foie gras is a regional tradition, with confit de canard a ubiquitous and hearty dish and duck fat being used as the cooking medium of choice. Duck breast is on pretty much every menu, and rightly so.
Truffles are a prized delicacy, as well as cep mushrooms. Look out for cheese from Rocamadour, walnuts, strawberries, honey, chestnuts, an incredible array of salads and vegetables. You will not go hungry!
St Emilion
This is a great place for a tour of big name vineyards, perhaps starting with the illustrious Château Ausone whose rock-hewn cellars stretch under the vineyard. The ancient town is gorgeous, perched on a hill with great views of the encircling countryside. Explore the cobbled alleys to discover fine houses, the Château du Roy and the curious Eglise Monolithie, carved out of the hill by 8th century monks.