La Roque Gageac
During your holiday at our campsite near La Roque-Gageac, we recommend a visit to one of the most beautiful villages in France, located only 4 km from your pitch.
One of the most beautiful villages in France
La Roque-Gageac is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and guess what? This picturesque village is only a few kilometres from our campsite – Le Capeyrou. It is also accessible by bike and even on foot, by trails in the heart of nature.
By bike or on foot, we invite you to wander through the picturesque streets of La Roque-Gageac and discover its flourishing commercial past. Bordered by the Dordogne, La Roque-Gageac has developed its economic activity thanks to the river.
You can also admire the famous “gabarres” – flat-bottomed boats typical of the regions crossed by rivers. In the past, these barges were used to transport goods.
Did you know?
Most of these boats were used only to travel down the river, as they were sold on arrival as firewood.
An amazing and sublime town
This village is famous for its Mediterranean microclimate due to its geographical location: nestled between a cliff and the Dordogne. Thanks to this particularity, La Roque-Gageac is home to an amazing exotic garden. You can visit this unusual place and discover mango plants, palm trees, fig trees… So many colors and smells that will amaze your children!
As a lover of castles and history, you will be charmed by the fabulous architectural remains preserved at La Roque-Gageac; its fortress and the Tarde manor house so famous during the Renaissance.
You have understood, this is one of the many must-see visits in the region to achieve during your stay at our campsite near La Roque-Gageac.
