Tourism in the Dordogne, around La Dordogne Verte campsite

Cultural discoveries

AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE DORDOGNE

The Périgord Vert, the Double Forest, the Dronne and the Isle, the whole region is steeped in rich history, a distinctive culture and magnificent places to visit and contemplate. In fact, the Dordogne is the destination of choice for multi-themed vacations, combining sport, culture, gastronomy, nature and relaxation.
The great diversity of places is a guarantee of success for unique atypical vacations.

To help you plan your vacation, here’s a quick overview of what the region has to offer.

AUTHENTIC CHARM OF THE VILLAGES
AND TOWNS OF PÉRIGORD

Towns and villages to visit in Dordogne

Along the charming country roads, with their brightly-colored, verdant landscapes, you’ll find villages with unusual features. Saint-Aulaye, with its bastide town, is ideally situated at the crossroads of several itineraries, whether wine, gastronomic or cultural. In turn, you can visit Périgueux, Bordeaux, Angoulême, Cognac, Bergerac, Sarlat or smaller towns such as Echourgnac, Brantôme, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne or Pomerol Saint-Emilion, Royan and many others.

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about villages and bastides

MUST-SEE SITES
IN THE DORDOGNE

Places of interest in the Dordogne

To briefly mention just a few of the must-see sites: the Abbey of Echourgnac with its famous cheese, the trapdoor, the troglodyte church of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, the medieval fortress of Villebois-Lavalette and the castle and church of Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire.

Not to be missed!

Visit castles and caves

Lovers of nature and rural heritage will not be left out, with the Parcot farm, with its typical Double peasant architecture, the Lézardière gardens in Rioux-Martin or the Du Coq gardens in Montignac-le-Coq, the Doublorigènes park, the large Jemaye pond, the Double forest…

Discover the Périgord Vert

There’s no shortage of places of interest in the area, and we stock a wide selection of detailed leaflets and guides at reception
. Don’t hesitate to come and ask.

Pont en pierre traversant une rivière pittoresque.

Cours d'aquagym en plein air, piscine et monitrice.

Partie de tennis en plein air ensoleillé

FUN ACTIVITIES AND
SPORTS FOR ALL TASTES

Sports and entertainment in the Dordogne

In addition to the high-quality activities on offer at the campsite – aquagym, mini-golf, tennis, bikes, swimming pool – and those on offer at the Saint-Aulaye beach, 100 m from the campsite – accro-branche, canoeing, paddle and pedalos – action lovers will find hiking and cycling trails, horse-riding centers, golf courses and many other sporting activities.

Saint-Aulaye’s associative fabric is also quite active, and local events and happenings are also organized from time to time: games evenings, concerts, dinner dances, balls, pétanque competitions, etc.

THE DORDOGNE AT THE RHYTHM
OF THE SEASONS AND YOUR DESIRES

When is the best time to discover the Dordogne?

The Dordogne can be enjoyed in all seasons, but is best explored in fine weather.

Open from the end of April to mid-September, La Dordogne Verte campsite offers all the comforts you need to explore the region.
With its aquatic complex, quality activities and entertainment, it’s a great place to camp and relax after a busy day.

Book your stay!

In short, the Dordogne is a tourist destination not to be missed, whatever your preferences. Whether you’re a sports fan, a cultural aficionado, a gourmet stroller, a fishing enthusiast or a connoisseur of fine wines, La Dordogne Verte campsite has everything you need for a tailor-made vacation.

Plage de sable au bord d'un lac paisible.