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Canoeing in the Dordogne

Written by Léa
19 nov. 2024
Canoeing in the Dordogne

The Dordogne is a land of great wealth, where sheer cliffs meet waterfalls, oak forests mingle with small streams, castles stand majestically in the landscape, and France's most beautiful villages are legion.

You'll have the chance to admire all these marvels as you canoe along the Dordogne, Vézère, Isle, Dronne, Auvézère and Céou rivers. There's no shortage of places to canoe in the Dordogne, with over 4,000 km of waterways!

So, when you stay in the Dordogne at Slow Village Saint-Cybranet, book your canoe-kayak hire and choose from these beautiful courses.

A canoe trip to discover the Dordogne's heritage

The Dordogne is the department's main river, flowing through southern Périgord, Puy-de-Dôme, Corrèze and Lot. If you'd like to admire some of the Dordogne's finest châteaux, a canoe trip along the Dordogne is the perfect way to catch a glimpse of these mighty fortresses.

Discover the Château de Montfort, the Château de la Malartrie and the Château de Castelnaud, all along the river. château de Castelnaudas well as Château de Beynac and Château de Fayrac. These splendid edifices, overlooking the Dordogne River, are suspended from cliffs or built on rocky spurs. They are surrounded by greenery, providing a most bucolic panorama.

The Dordogne is also home to many of France's most beautiful villages. During your canoe trip down the Dordogne River, you'll be able to observe, from afar, some of the most charming and historically rich villages, such as La Roque-GageacCastelnaud, Beynac and Domme.

Canoeing on the Céou: time for a wild cruise

If you're looking for a wilder route, a real immersion in nature, get your canoes and kayaks in the water on the Céou. This small river meanders through an unspoilt, sparsely populated valley, linking the Lot-Quercy region to the Périgord Noir. On crystal-clear water, the course follows a peaceful, wooded valley and some of the most splendid waterfalls. Alongside your canoe, you may spot wild trout swimming happily in the river.

Canoeing the Céou is quite a sporty circuitIt should be reserved for those who are used to canoeing and kayaking.

Canoeing on the Auvézère: nature and thrills combined

This canoe-kayak trip on the Auvézère river, with no particular navigation difficulties, is accessible to the whole family. On the Auvézère, you'll discover the central and northern part of Périgord. The river's many attractions include the Tourtoirac abbey, the picturesque village of Sainte-Eulalie, the commune of Saint-Pardoux, the Forge d'Ans and the majestic Blâme waterfalls, the charming village of Cubjac, not forgetting the Auberoche chapel and numerous mills dotted along the way.

If you're lucky, you may observe mouflons or otters on the shore, bighorn sheep or otters and grayling in the river water.

During your stay in our Slow Village Périgordin the heart of the Périgord Noir region, treat yourself to a bucolic and sporting interlude by visit the Dordogne by canoe. Many local service providers offer canoe and kayak rentals on the Dordogne, Vézère, Isle, Dronne, Auvézère and Céou rivers. To book a canoe rental for the whole family, contact your local tourist office. map of canoeing routes in the Dordognesome of which depart from our campsite. Choose your own guided or unguided canoeing circuit, and enjoy the beauty of the Périgord for a day of sport and discovery. day of sport and discovery! !

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