It is generally prepared Sarlat-style with potatoes. – The season of the “cep” of the Périgord stretches through the summer and autumn. The Black Périgord truffle is recognised throughout the world. – Truffles are the edible part of a mushroom that lives underground. – Périgord walnuts feature a protected designation of origin (AOP) like none other in France. – Foie gras is part of the French cultural tradition and is one of the principal products of the Dordogne. The Périgord is a paradise of gourmet foods. The hilltop village of Limeuil offers you an unobstructed view over the confluence of the Vézère and Dordogne rivers. You’ll appreciate the many attractions of the medieval town of Sarlat featuring the “Ville d’art et d’histoire” label: bustling streets, quaint craftsmen, half-timbered houses and famous market. Montignac, world-renowned for the Lascaux caves, will surprise you with the authenticity of its streets and its stone buildings. You’ll adore its architecture and the charm of its little lanes. Just 3 km from the campsite, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, is a true treasure trove nestled among the meanders of the Vézère. The Dordogne features an abundance of typical villages in the ochre stone typical of the Périgord. The Château de Losse and its gardens immerse you in the Renaissance. The fortified Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and its medieval war museum overlook the valley.

Whether medieval or Renaissance, the region’s castles enchant visitors of all ages. The Dordogne Valley is affectionately known as the “valley of a thousand-and-one castles“. Step back in time at La Roque Saint-Christophe, a site like none other in Europe explore the Village de la Madeleine, inhabited since medieval times or visit the Maison Forte de Reignac, a stunning cliff castle. Troglodyte sites testify to man’s presence in the Périgord since prehistory. Not far from the Le Paradis campsite, you will discover a number of remarkable sites tracing the history of the region. Nearby, you’ll discover castles from different periods, troglodyte sites, leisure parks, museums, caves, rock shelters, and the town of Sarlat, including its pedestrian district, markets and historical patrimony.Ĭurious visitors will be enchanted by the cultural and historical treasures of the valley. Our campsite is located between Les Eyzies, capital of prehistory, and Montignac-Lascaux, world-renowned for the Lascaux caves. The Vézère Valley includes prehistoric vestiges and listed sites. A cultural patrimony like none other in the world

Caves near sarlat