Camping Collonges-la-Rouge

The red sandstone village

Collonges-la-Rouge is a medieval village in the heart of the Causses-du-Quercy regional park in Corrèze. This charming village is built entirely of red sandstone, hence its name. Collonges-la-Rouge is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, offering a variety of activities and attractions for visitors.

Highlights of the village near the Collonges-la-Rouge campsite include:

• Red sandstone houses: One of Collonges la Rouge’s most distinctive features is its red sandstone houses. Built from local sandstone, they are a fine example of traditional architecture.
• Notre Dame de Collonges church: This 12th-century church is one of the village’s most important historical monuments. It is remarkable for its Romanesque architecture and magnificent stained-glass windows.
• Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires (Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions): housed in an 18th-century building, this museum contains a collection of traditional objects from the region.
• Le Jardin de la Fontaine: This pretty garden is located next to the church of Notre Dame de Collonges. It’s an ideal place to relax and enjoy the flowers and plants.

There are also a number of interesting places to see in the vicinity of our Collonges-la-Rouge campsite, including:

• The town of Rocamadour: This cliffside town is home to a number of historic monuments, including the sanctuary of Notre Dame de Rocamadour, which is a popular place of pilgrimage.
• The village of Saint-Cirq Lapopie: This picturesque medieval village is perched atop a cliff overlooking the Lot valley. It is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations and has been voted one of the“most beautiful villages in France“.
• The Pech Merle caves: These caves are located near the village of Cabrerets and contain some of the region’s most beautiful stones.