Domme
Less than 10 km from your pitch at campsite Le Capeyrou, you can discover one of the most beautiful bastides of the Dordogne: Domme.
A royal bastide to visit during your stay in our campsite near Domme
A real fortified town in the Middle Ages, Domme is today a witness to the technical architectural prowess of that era. Built on the cliff – which dominates the Dordogne over 150 meters – Domme shelters in the hollow of its ramparts a royal bastide and many squares.
Alone or with a guide, get on the little tourist train that will take you in the meandering alleys of Domme. On the Place de la Halle, the historic heart of this charming fortified village, you can discover the specialities of the Périgord Noir during the local producers’ market. If you are fond of folklore, you can marvel at the superb collections of the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions. You will understand, it is a must-see during your stay in our campsite near Domme
The Templars treasure
Arriving in Domme, one of the most beautiful villages in France from Vitrac, you will be greeted by a monumental entrance, the Tower Gate. It is the living testimony of Domme’s incredible past. This Tower Gate was used as a prison between 1307 and 1318. 70 Knights Templar were held there. During your visit, approach the imposing walls of this building, you will discover a immeasurable treasure for history.
Amateur of speleology, you will be during your stay in our campsite near Domme. In 1912, a natural cave of 20 meters deep was discovered under the village. It is open to visitors: wander through several rooms and go back up to the surface thanks to a panoramic lift installed on the cliffside.
Perched on the cliffs, Domme is one of the best viewpoints in the region to admire the Dordogne valley, the castle of Beynac and the village of La Roque-Gageac.
