![]() ![]() Our hotel, with outdoor pool, is right in the heart of the village, overlooking the river. This is one of the Dordogne's most picturesque villages, with lovely 16th century houses. Then it's an easy paddle down to Carennac. You stay at the Hotel Les Esclargies (breakfast included) Day 2: Rocamadour to Carennac 13km/8mi/3-4hrĪfter breakfast, we take you upstream to the small hamlet of Thezel, just south of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne for the briefing and canoeing lesson. Wander round the town's medieval alleyways before choosing a restaurant for dinner. Our family run 3 star hotel is set within its own parkland just outside Rocamadour's ancient town walls. We're here to help If you have any questions about this holiday call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we open again 9am tomorrow) or email 1: Arrive in Rocamadour See more of this trip on our Youtube channel - click here watch. ![]() Read more about this holiday in Financial Times and Travel Blog. Should the river, at any point, be deemed too high to safely canoe, we will provide Headwater bikes at no extra charge for all days affected. Only suitable for children over 12 unless experienced. Single-person kayaks are also available if specified when you book. ![]() We provide 2/3 person canoes (minimum age 8 years). NB: All customers must be able to swim at least 50m fully clothed. These include a converted 11th century chateau, a 4 star Villa that sits on the ancient site of a vast Gallo-Roman farm and a family run inn on the banks of the Dordogne. We have chosen lovely, friendly hotels throughout. The local gourmet markets are also a great way to experience Dordogne culture and taste amazing produce such as duck, goose, walnuts and cheeses. There are plenty of diversions away from the river too from Carennac visit the Gouffre de Padirac, or, from Meyronne, head out to Martel, the medieval 'town of seven towers'. There are no major weirs to carry your canoe round, and the flow of the water does much of the work for you, so you can travel downstream looking out for imposing and magnificent chateaux, mediaeval villages and prehistoric sites including the Grottes de Lacave. The canoeing is safe, not demanding, and we give you a lesson on handling your canoe before you set off. The Dordogne River runs alongside glorious golden-pink limestone cliffs and passes the walnut groves and truffle woods of the Perigord an area rich in history and striking views. This canoeing holiday offers a leisurely way to explore one of France's most interesting waterways. ![]()
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