The Dordogne Valley : an unexpected journey.

Camping la Plage is located on the edge of the Dordogne. It offers its nature, heritage, authenticity and exceptional sightseeings.

The Dordogne Valley

  • It's a journey within the heart of preserved nature:
    The river is the main proof since it was listed World preserved biosphere by UNESCO in 2012.
    You can explore it walking, kayaking, barging or flying an ULM or a hot-air balloon. You will discover its wildlife, its plant life and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
  • It's a journey through time:
    Listed Country of Art and History, discover the authenticity of it's cultural and history heritage through its caves, its medieval villages, its castles and its museums.
  • It's a multitude of outdoor activites and sports:
    Kayaking, Fishing, Horse riding, rock climbing on limestone cliffs, flying trip on an hot-air balloon or paragliding, speleology, etc...
    You can do all that in Dordogne Valley.

You can also discover the Dordogne Valley with :

Martel

Martel

(16 minutes / 11 kms)

The town with 7 tours and majestic monuments

  • Its market offering goods from local producers at its covered market (Wednesday and Saturday mornings).
  • Its covered market, traditional houses and alley ways.
  • Its touristy railroad of Haut-Quercy.
  • Reptiland, one of the largest collection of reptiles in France.
  • Its local products like walnut oil and truffles.
Eyrignac and its Gardens

Eyrignac and its Gardens

(40 minutes / 32 kms)

Visit one of the most beautiful gardens in France: The Gardens of Eyrignac Manor, located between Sarlat and lascaux.
The Artaban Manoir takes place in the heart of the same Gardens.
You can also enjoy vegetal sculptures, greenery rooms, embroidery of Buxus, mirrors, fountains...

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The Train of Martel

The Train of Martel

(16 minutes / 11 kms)

The toursity railroad of Haut-Quercy.
Discover the history of this old railroad from Bordeaux to Aurillac which was competing with the barges on the river Espérance.
This 13km long journey in a beautiful steam locomotive to discover the Valley of Dordogne and its beautiful landscapes.

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Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat-la-Canéda

(48 minutes / 41 kms)

Located in Périgord Noir in the Dordogne department, Sarlat is a city of Art and History.
This beautiful medieval city is famous for its great architectural qualities from the Renaissance.
Enjoy the producter and craftsman market (Wednesday and Saturday morning) and wander around its alleyway and admire the roofs of Lauze and the walls of blonde and warm rocks.

Gardens of Marqueyssac

Gardens of Marqueyssac

(1 hour / 47 kms)

The most visisted Garden in Périgord. It's also one of the most romantic garden in France.
The site offers 6km of wander in the heart of 150000 hand cuted Buxus.

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