La Roque Gageac
While vacationing at our campground near La Roque-Gageac in the Dordogne, we recommend visiting one of the most beautiful villages in France, located just 2.5 miles from your campsite.
One of the most beautiful villages in France
La Roque-Gageac is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, and guess what? This picturesque village is just a few miles from our campground, Le Capeyrou. It can be reached by bike or even on foot, via trails through the heart of nature.
Whether by bike or on foot, we invite you to explore the picturesque streets of La Roque-Gageac and discover its thriving commercial past. Bordered by the Dordogne River,La Roque-Gageacdeveloped its economic activity thanks to the river.
You can also admire the famous gabarres—flat-bottomed boats typical of regions crossed by rivers. These gabarres were once used to transport goods.
Did you know?
Most of these boats were used only to travel down the river, since they were sold upon arrival as firewood.
An amazing and sublime city
This village is renowned for its Mediterranean microclimate due to its geographical location: nestled between a cliff and the Dordogne River. Thanks to this unique feature, La Roque-Gageac is home to an amazing exotic garden. You can visit this unusual place and discover mango trees, palm trees, fig trees, and more. Your children will be amazed by all the colors and scents!
If you love castles and are passionate about history, you will be charmed by the fabulous architectural remains preserved in La Roque-Gageac, including its fortress and the Tarde manor house, which was so famous during the Renaissance.
As you can see, this is one of the many must-see attractions in the region during your stay at ourcampground near La Roque-Gageac.