Le Capeyrou
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Facilities
Two shower blocks, disabled facilities, baby rooms. No food on site, but a bar and an inviting swimming pool, toddler pool, kids’ climbing area and trampoline. Volleyball court plus table-tennis tables and laundry facilities. Campfires are not allowed but BBQs are fine.
Suitable For
Tents, campervans, glampers – yes.
Nearby
The surrounding area is famed for the presence of Cro-Magnon Man some 20,000 years ago. Within a 19-mile (30-km) radius there are plenty of troglodyte caves to explore, including world-renowned Lascaux. There are also more than 100 castles to visit. Fishing is a must, with local rivers choking on trout, salmon, and pike. If horse-riding (€16 per hour) and canoeing from Randonnee Dordogne (00 33 5 53 28 22 01) don’t grab you, why not take a gentle river ride in a traditional gabarre from neighbouring La Roque-Gageac (€8.50 adult/€6 child)? Hot- air ballooning can also be arranged.
Food & Drink
There’s a little supermarket by Le Capeyrou’s entrance, beside which is a pâtisserie; it might not look like much, but their walnut cake is exported all over the world. In Beynac head for the impossibly romantic la Petite Tonnelle restaurant (00 33 5 53 29 95 18) up a higgledy-piggledy street. Try the grilled duck, and the chocolate cake is pretty sumptuous, too. Prices from €16.
Open
May–September.
Family Friendly
Pricing
Tent (2 persons) per night €14.60–€25.80, children €3.20. Electricity €3.50–€4.40.
The Owner Says
Location
Contact Le Capeyrou, 24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne, France
Getting There
Head towards Sarlat-la-Canéda. Beynac- et-Cazenac is 5 miles (8 km) south-west of the town, off D57. Coming from Bergerac, follow the River Dordogne.
Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 12 reviews
Super site!
Stunning campsite in a picture perfect setting
Stunning campsite in a picture perfect setting
Beautiful setting, facilities could be better!
Riverside delight
Nice
Noisy and cramped
THE VIEW!
I was blown away by the view which can be seen from the whole campsite. The pool was warm in August probably due to the lovely weather. The river is lovely with a beach by the bridge with canoe trips also leaving from the bridge. Canoe trips are spectacular but the river does get very busy. The toilets were mixed which I wasn't keen on but that was the only gripe for me.
Nice campsite
Just returned from our stay at this site. We must have stayed during the busiest week of the year as the site was full to capacity. It was quite noisy (what seemed like the whole campsite walking past our tent on the grit footpath all through the night!!) Also it is next to the main road to Bergerac so there was a lot of traffic noise from about 6am - midnight.
The pool was really lovely. Very clean and modern. Probably needs more sun loungers during busy time of year. Gorgeous view from pool area - right up to the stunning castle/chateau on top of cliff.
The larger toilet block was not kept very clean but I suspect that this was due to the business of the site at the time. Frustrating showers - lukewarm trickle which lasts about 15 seconds. The best toilet block (and cleaner) is the seemingly newer, smaller one near the site entrance.
The bar/terrace area was great for sitting out in at any time of the day. Really relaxed. Some evenings there was a food van selling food (Sushi, thai and chips) Would have been great for a different one to come every evening - the site was big enough to justify this.
Overall a nice stay. Kids loved the playground. A good base to explore the region from. Lots of beautiful scenery and wonderful castles to visit. Would prob go back but would aim for less busy time of year.
Le Capeyrou Aug 2013
We've just returned from a fantastic two weeks here. We travelled with friends and had large pitches next to each other with sufficient shade on each. The facilities are just right. Stand pipes every other pitch, toilet facilities that were kept very clean ( no mean feat with a full campsite, peak season), great pool area and table tennis set up. There is also a pleasant bar area with great views of the chateau. The owners were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The access to the river is easy and we spent many an hour paddling, swimming and canoeing along the river. The children had a lovely time with the site being safe for them to explore and play. Would highly recommend this site for a relaxing, well situated venture into the region.
Top Campsite in the Dordongne
We stated for 4 nights in June 2013 and had a great time. The facilities of this campsite are second to none with clean toilets and showers etc. This makes an excellent base to explore the surrounding area and there is also plenty to see and do locally too. The hosts are friendly and helpful - even advising us to avoid the pitches near the road as they would be too noisy. When we stayed there were move caravans and campers vans than tents and grass coverage seemed sparse for so early in the season. I would rate this campsite as equal 1st in the Dordongne region along with camping Le Paradis further north at Saint Léon sur Vézère.
This campsite is a fair size and may not be to everyone's liking but we found it an wonderful base to explore from and a great place to chill at the end of each day.
A canoe trip on the Dordogne is great fun and can be arranged directly from the campsite or go up stream to Cenac and search out Canoe Raid for a journey in a proper Canadian (Old Town) canoe. Canoe Raid was run by a great man who, sadly, died last year but his two sons have taken over the business and we wish them well.
If you don't like mosquitoes then don't select a pitch by the river bank and if you don't like the sound of traffic then avoid pitches near the road.
Le Capeyrou
We stayed in this campsite in 2010 and had a lovely stay. The owners are friendly, accommodating and always willing to help out. The facilities were clean, tidy and very well maintained. The site is within walking distance of Beynac and facilities are only a few minutes walk away. The stunning River Dordogne is adjacent to the site and there are beautiful walks and activities which don't require you getting in a car! We would certainly return to this beautiful site!
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