Nature, culture, adventure in the Gouffre de Padirac region
Are you a nature lover? Culture buff? Crazy about adventure? Whatever your holiday profile, you’re bound to find something to suit you around our Lot campsite. Sumptuous landscapes of green, water, caves, chasms and rocky outcrops can be discovered along the way, inviting everyone tomarvel and daydream. Steep cliffs, calm and swift waters, mountains, forests… our environment is a veritable playground for budding and seasoned sportsmen and women alike. Cycling, paragliding, rowing, climbing… you name it! And what about our historical and architectural heritage? With over 1,000 listed châteaux in the Périgord region alone, medieval towns, towns of art and history and villages classified as France’s most beautiful villages, there’s plenty to quench your thirst for culture and discovery.Discover our selection of must-dos!
A feast for the eyes
Sarlat-la-Canéda, known for its record number of listed historic monuments, will seduce you with its architectural richness, picturesque medieval streets, yellow stone and lauze roofs, giving it a unique charm. You won’t be disappointed!
Overlooking the Alzou canyon, Rocamadour will blow you away! A sacred town with breathtaking views, you’ll be delighted to lose yourself in its winding lanes, appreciate the beauty of its Saint-Sauveur basilica and Saint-Amadour crypt (listed as Unesco World Heritage sites) and admire its Black Madonna, venerated for 1,000 years.
France’s most emblematic chasm awaits you. What does this 35-metre-diameter orifice conceal? A natural cavity descending to a depth of 103 meters, sheltering an enchanting landscape of stalactites and stalagmites, all blooming around a translucent underground river. A trip by boat or on foot for unforgettable memories.
Castles and views
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is well worth a visit. Overlooking the confluence of the Céou and Dordogne rivers, this village offers splendid views over the Dordogne valley and boasts a remarkable architectural heritage. Two castles, one of which houses the Musée de la Guerre au Moyen-âge (Museum of War in the Middle Ages), make it famous.
An original and fantastic journey
Tchou tchou, embark on a memorable ride aboard the Martel steam train. Pulled by a real steam locomotive or a powerful diesel engine, you’ll discover the Dordogne Valley via the old railway line, cut right into the cliff at an altitude of over 80 meters.
With incredible scenery
Just 20 minutes from your campsite, you’ll find the Lacave caves (pictured here). Take an electric train into the heart of the mountain and admire the 12 fascinating rooms with their phantasmagorical natural settings. And don’t miss the famous prehistoric caves of Pech Merle and Lascaux!
Bucolic and romantic
Masterpieces of topiary art, these gardens overlooking the Dordogne Valley are a true marvel! Take a stroll and let your mind wander to the rhythm of the century-old, hand-trimmed boxwoods. One of the most visited gardens in the Dordogne, Marqueyssac offers 15 hectares of waking dreams.
To marvel at…
At the heart of the Causses du Quercy nature park lie three parks like no others. The animal park at Gramat (pictured here), the Rocher des Aigles, and the Forêt des Singes, both in Rocamadour. Bears, wolves, bison, eagles, macaques…: fun and discovery for all.
