Water sports and leisure activities Périgord

River Canoë Kayak offers free hiking on the Dordogne. The beginner journey stretches over six kilometers to the small picturesque town of Allas-les-Mines. Enjoy a stop and discover its Gallo-Roman heritage and Renaissance style buildings. Back to the starting point, if you want to renew the experience, longer shipments are possible towards Grolejac, Vitrac or La Roque-Gageac.

Tariff: 10 € in canoe and 14 € in kayak (6 € for children under 10 years).

Duration: 1:30.

Difficulty: easy.

Here is a little corner of freshness below the Château d'Hautefort, which will be a great ally for your desire to laze by the water. All in length, the small pond of the Cuckoo is anchored in a green setting. At your disposal, picnic tables, inflatable water games in season, a small beach and even a guinguette to provide you with food and drink! This spot is also very popular with fishermen. It is really pleasant to go around the pond (5 km), on foot, by bike or even on horseback. A fitness trail marks out the route.

Allo Canoë offers you to discover the region on board a canoe-kayak. Located on the banks of the Dronne, the base allows you to evolve on the river for 1 hour, half a day, a day or even several days if you wish. Beginners can try canoeing on the Fontaine d'Amour-Vigonac course, estimated at two hours. You will be able to discover the fauna and flora that feed on the water of the Dronne, but also the architectural heritage of the places you cross.

Price : 30 €, 15 € per person (for a two-seater canoe).

Duration : from one hour.

Difficulty : easy.

At the beginning of Brantôme, Brantôme Canoes invites you to discover the Green Périgord in canoe or kayak. Several routes are possible around the Dronne, including this mini-hiking. 4 km long, it is the easiest route to start. You will descend the river from Brantôme to Fountain of Love (count from 1 am to 1 pm), accompanied by a monitor. The return to the starting point is done by shuttle - nothing easier! Canoes, kayaks and paddles-up are also available to train around Brantôme.

Tariff: 20 € for two people for a canoe ride, or € 10 for the time of a kayak. It is better to book ahead during July-August.

Duration: from one hour.

Difficulty: .

Jean-François welcomes you in Dordogne for a moment of sport and relaxation. Whether alone or accompanied, you will be able to sail on a canoe or kayak. Several routes are available depending on your time: rent on time, Cubas-Tourtoirac or Cubas-Sainte-Eulalie, and many more. Depending on your choice, shuttles come to get you back to the base, allowing you to go further without saving forces for return! Green 'Auvézère also offers climbing, mountain biking and speleology.

Tariff: 6 € per person for a canoe, 8 € for a kayak.

Duration: an hour.

Difficulty: easy.

Please note: Green 'Auvézère can accompany you in your outings throughout the year (reservation).

Canoes Valley Vézère proposes you to spend time and the Vézère to discover the landscapes that attracted the first men. The base is located in Les Eyzies, capital of Prehistory, where you can choose the most suitable course. Varying from one hour to the day, the choices are multiple and the prices include a departure by mini-bus, which allows you to carry out the journey in one direction. The simplest route is the Parcours route. It is 9 km long and lasts 1 hours and is accessible to all.

Tariff: 16 € in canoeing and 18 € in kayak.

Duration: one hour.

Difficulty: .

The architectural heritage of the Périgord Noir is easily discovered on foot, but it is even more impressive since the water! That's why Périgord Colors offers you to visit the Valley of Castles in canoe kayak. Several routes (from 5 to 22 km) will allow you to descend the river by passing through the castles of Montfort, Castelnaud and Beynac, and in front of the fort of Roque-Gajeac. A mini bus takes you to the starting point, so you don't have to go back to your steps. The simplest route is the one linking Vézac and La Roque in an hour. However, the rental takes place at half-day; So you can take the time to stop on the way, where you look!

Tariff: from 12 € canoe or kayak of 2/3/4 seats, 13 € kayak of 1 square.

Duration: an hour.

Difficulty: easy.

There is no reason to stay home during the summer when Canoës Butterfly offers you the opportunity to discover the region so playfully! Several routes are possible to explore the surroundings of Castelnaud by voicing on the Dordogne; the easiest of them links Castelnaud to Beynac. This 5 km itinerary can be traveled within an hour. Accessible to beginners, this «mini-descent of Castles» will allow you to admire Castles Castelnaud, Frayrac and Beynac, as well as the Pech Bridge.

Tariff: 10 € in canoe, 13 € in kayak.

Duration: from an hour.

Difficulty: easy.

At Canoes Roquegeoffre, everything is done for you to spend a good time. On reservation, you can choose the course that is most tempting for you: Enveaux-Vézac (7 km), Enveaux-Les Pendoilles (14 km) or Enveaux-Carsac (28 km). So you can leave your vehicle at the port of Enveaux, where the base is located, so that a mini bus takes you to the desired place. Then you only have to go down the river to join the base. Easy!

Tariff: from 10 € for a single kayak; from 8,50 € for double kayak or canoe (two to three places).

Duration: from one hour.

Difficulty: .

Rent your own boat and cruise freely on the invigorating waters of one of the two rivers winding through the heart of Périgord Noir: the Dordogne and the Vézère. Take on the role of a "gabarier" and enjoy the incomparable beauty of the landscape, punctuated by cliffs, castles, beaches and villages. Choose your point of departure, the length of your trip and the finish line, between Siorac-Cénac and Limeuil... And off you go! This small, family-run business even offers routes ranging from a few hours to 7 days, for a vacation with a change of scenery!

Mr. Colomy, owner of Aventure Plein Air in St Léon, also has a fine canoe base in the village of Montignac, not far from the Lascaux caves. With 3 routes of varying length, from 8 to 20 km, the 7 rives offer the chance to discover several emblematic Périgord Noir villages, Thonac, Saint-Léon and Tursac (and their castles perched on the banks), along the Vézère. Accessible to all, they can be enjoyed solo, in a group or as a family, provided you know how to swim.

The Aquaparc du Coucou is a 3,200 m² inflatable and floating water park accessible from 6 years old. Children from 6 to 8 years old must be accompanied. Several types of floating games: slides, toboggans, trampolines, giant plate, obstacle course and climbing, etc. It is certainly a sporty and pleasant activity when it is hot and when you are in a group of all ages, for which you will still have to put on your life jacket and know how to swim a little, but 5 qualified lifeguards are there. For the little ones, hand-held mini-pedal'ô are available.

Richard Azéma offers canoe, kayak and paddle rentals. He organises half-day or shorter trips (4 and 8 km) with circuits that allow you to discover the hidden secrets of Brantôme and its surroundings. He provides the complete equipment to the safety standards (unsinkable boat, buoyancy vest, canister, paddle). Prices vary according to the time of use. Also on site: climbing on the many cliffs of the Paussac, Bourdeilles, Rochereuil region, supervised by a state-qualified instructor. Refreshment bar.

The Rouffiac leisure park in Lanouaille offers a multitude of activities and events all year round. Visitors can take advantage of a walking trail along the lake to discover this area dedicated to outdoor leisure activities. Activities on offer include water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing and paddling, as well as land-based activities such as hiking and fishing. For thrill-seekers, there's a tree climbing course and a bike park.

Les Canoës Vallée Vézère is a canoe-kayak rental service based in Les Eyzies, in the Dordogne. They offer different routes down the Vézère river, ranging from 9 to 26 kilometers, with descent times varying from 1h30 to 5h30. It's also possible to combine a hike with a canoe descent, with 11 km or 14 km walks followed by a 9 km or 13 km canoe descent.