The little village of Coly-Saint-Amand
Don’t miss the magnificent village of Coly-Saint-Amand a stone’s throw from the campsite, listed among the most beautiful villages of France, with its incredible fortified 12th-century abbey.
La Roque Saint Christophe
Not far from there, 20km from the campsite – between Montignac and Les Eyzies – you can see one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Périgord: the huge cliff of La Roque Saint Christophe, with its natural caverns inhabited by man since prehistoric times (55,000 years ago). Explore one of the largest and oldest cave sites in the world : www.roque-st-christophe.com
Sarlat, capital of Périgord Noir
In the Dordogne, meet up with history at Sarlat, first European city in terms of heritage, classified at UNESCO, Sarlat is home to the highest density of historical monuments classified or listed.
Magnificent chateaux and villages
Numerous chateaux line the road to Sarlat : Beynac, Castelnaud (where the film “Les Visiteurs” was made), Les Milandes (former home of Josephine Baker), ...
La Roque-Gageac, magnificent mediaeval village with exotic gardens, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, nestles at the foot of its high cliffs facing due south, on a bend of the River Dordogne.
Eyrignac and its gardens of 10 hectares with plant sculptures
A unique example of Topiary Art in France located 15 km from the campsite on the heights of the Périgord Noir : www.eyrignac.com