Camping in Dordogne

Camping in the Dordogne

Camping at a campsite in the Dordogne is camping in a beautiful region of France full of castles, vineyards, caves, rivers and charming, historical villages. During your holiday in the French Dordogne you enjoy a lovely climate, a beautiful varied landscape and a fascinating history. If you like an active holiday or like to relax and enjoy art, culture, nature and culinary treats, in the Dordogne you will find your paradise. Vacansoleil knows all the beautiful spots in this French region. So what better reason to book your campsite in the Dordogne at Vacansoleil.

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Choose from 10 campsites in Dordogne with Vacansoleil.

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Camping de Maillac

Sainte-Nathalène - Dordogne - France

A small, quiet family campsite near Sainte-Nathalène in the Dordogne, set in beautiful woodland. Lovely swimming pool, good sport facilities and entertainment for all the family.

Camping Les Péneyrals

Saint-Crépin-en-Carlucet - Dordogne - France

5 star family campsite in Saint-Crépin-en-Carlucet, in the Dordogne, with a large water park and great children’s playground. Good sport facilities and entertainment for all the family.

The beautiful landscape of the Dordogne

The beautiful countryside can be explored easily from your campsite in the Dordogne. The region takes its name from the river Dordogne. The stunning landscape has many different facets. An area filled mainly with dark oak forests, another with dense woods and vineyards, one with alternating flat and hilly landscapes and, finally, one with much greenery and flowing rivers. Thanks to the variety of landscapes, the area is perfect for wonderful walking and cycling tours. Most of them start directly from your campsite in the Dordogne.   

Sights to see in the Dordogne

From your campsite in the Dordogne you can make many nice trips. There's plenty to see in this French region. In the green hills, several caves are hidden. In the ones at Lascaux the prehistory comes to life through the cave drawings. For lovers of castles, the Dordogne really is the place to be. Take a boat trip along the Dordogne and admire all the castles as you cruise along. Do you love wine? Then visit one of the wine houses where you can not only taste wine, but buy it as well to drink when back at your campsite in the Dordogne.

Fun on the water from your campsite in the Dordogne

During your stay at a campsite in the Dordogne, you can enjoy a pleasant temperature. The Dordogne has warm summers and mild winters. Most campsites can be found in the area's valley, mainly beside the river. Along the river there are several places where you can rent canoes. The wild water is perfect for a whitewater canoe trip. Of course the river is very inviting for a refreshing dip in hot temperatures. Several beaches can also be found along the river, near to where you stay at your campsite in the Dordogne. Perfect for sunbathing and relaxation.

Cities in the Dordogne

The Dordogne has several nice cities which are really worth a visit during your stay at a campsite in the Dordogne. One such example is Nontron, which is built into the hillside of the valley of Bandiat. The city has a lively centre with beautiful fountains, parks and gardens. The city of Bergerac is known for Cyrano and also the wine which carries its name. In high season you can enjoy folklore performances, street theatre and jazz concerts outdoors here. Lovers of markets and people who like to enjoy the most delicious local produce really should visit Sarlat during a stay at a campsite in the Dordogne.

A campsite in the Dordogne is a great destination for both young and old.