La vallée de la Vézère en Camping-Car : location, conseils, areas, routes

The Périgord attracts you with its historical culture and its reliefs? So why not visit the Vézère Valley on a motorhome?

La Vézère is a river that takes its source in the Massif Central to throw a little over 200 kilometers further, in the Dordogne. The Vézère valley is the last serving of about thirty kilometers. It crosses the cities of Montignac, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil and Le Bugue. It is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Périgord.

Indeed, the valley is rich in an impressive cultural, prehistoric, architectural and natural heritage. You will have understood it, the Vézère valley is an essential step in your stay in Dordogne.

Classified as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is marked by the testimony of men who succeed for more than 100,000 years, from prehistoric times to present days, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

What if you were part of it? Today we offer you to visit the Vézère valley by camping-car! We'll tell you more in the rest of this article.

How to park in the Vézère valley with a motorhome?

During your visit to the Vézère valley by camping-car, you will have to stop to enjoy the wonders to be discovered on site. So you'll need to know where to park Your vehicle. So here are some ideas of parking , campsites and camping-car areas to park during your stay.

To spend a day in the Vézère valley: parking

You will find adequate parking in the tourist places, especially those we offer a little further in this article. Indeed, the Dordogne provides enough camper areas in the Vézère valley to park and enjoy the necessary services. What to go through this place with insurance and enjoy at best all that it has to offer you.

To spend several days on site : campsites

If you would like to stay for several days on site during your stay in the Vézère valley on a camper, then you will need to find a campsite. Fortunately, there are several on site and we suggest you discover some of them that might be useful to you:

• Camping les deux Vallées, 3 stars

This campsite is located 8 km from Sarlat in Dordogne and a short walk from the village of Vézac. Similarly, it is only a few hundred meters from the foot of the cliffs that overlook the fortified castle of Beynac. The rate is located between 15 and 30€ per night, depending on the seasons.

• Camping La Rivière, 4 stars

It is located a few tens of meters from the right bank of the Vézère, facing the village of the Eyzies. Also, it is part of an ecotourism dynamic, combining comfort and ecology for your stay. A natural and quiet place that will charm you. The rate varies between 7 and 11€ per night, depending on the seasons.

• Campsite le Vézère, 3 stars

For 100€ per week, come and rest in this campsite where nature and comfort reign. Indeed, find his outdoor and indoor pool, as well as your location in the shade, close to the Vezère. Walking through the Vézère valley by camping-car has never been so pleasant.

• Campsite La Ferme du Pelou, 2 stars

This farm is located on a hill with its panoramic viewpoint on the Vézère valley. It is 3 km from the Eyzies, capital of the Prehistory. This campsite is set in a natural and preserved setting next to the farm and its animals. I mean, he is. away from major roads for a relaxing holiday. Friendly and warm atmosphere assured! For the price, count about 10€ per night + 3,50€ if you want electricity.

Camping-Car areas around the Vézère valley

Do you want to sleep a night on the spot at a lower price or simply drain waste water and recharge the vehicle before leaving? Then you can pass through several camper areas during your stay in the valley. These generally have all necessary amenities to take care of your vehicle.

Service area in Montignac

Near the city centre, the service area is located by the river. You can walk (20 minutes) to the Lascaux Cave - International Parietal Art Center. This area is located on the Sagnes parking lot. On site, you can drain waste water, portable toilets, access to electricity and drinking water. The rate is 5€ .

Aire de Saint Léon sur Vézère

This service area benefits from all amenities of the Municipal Camping (W.C, showers with tokens, etc.). You can discover this classified village more beautiful French village , but also visit the site of the Conquil, with its park in the dinosaurs, its access path and its troglodytic site.

Indeed, the area is located in the very village of St Léon sur Vézère. Count 6€ per night to stay there. Release of chemical toilets, release of waste water and drinking water available.

Service area in village Eyzies, World Capital of Prehistory

The service area is located 3 minutes walk from the village and shops, on the river and shaded. Numerous tours of sites offered below will then be able to walk from this area. You can also make a canoe descent from the river Vézère. His services? Release of chemical toilets, discharge of wastewater and discharge of portable W.C. free . On the other hand, drinking water (80L) is available 2€ and parking space 5€ .

Service area in the village of Bugue

Ideally located along the river, close to all shops, but also to the many activities proposed below. Tariff 7€ per day per terminal (on site, bank card only). Water and drains are free . The Verzère valley is a safe motorhome.

Ideas of routes around the Vézère valley

To help you organize your trip to the Vézère valley by motorhome, here two ideas of itineraries : one for a weekend and the other for a week. Of course, these are only suggestions and we invite you to create your own itinerary through them.

A prehistoric weekend

If you only spend a weekend in the Vézère valley, then you can’t miss its must-see places . These are linked to its main activity: activities on the theme of the Prehistory .

• Day 1: visit the Prehisto Park to discover our roots and our ancestors;
• Day 2: the Conquil, Parc aux dinosaurs, discovering these incredible creatures today extinct (15 minutes drive for about 9 km).

A week in the Vézère valley

As we tell you, the Vézère Valley is based on its activity on Prehistory, mainly. Thus, if you spend a week on site, most activities will be related to this period. What to prepare for an ideal educational stay, both for the young and for the great.

• 1st day: walk in the Bournat Park;
• 2nd day: prehistoric labyrinth, discovery of the period in a playful way that will certainly please the youngest;
• 3rd day: visit the prehistoric shelters of Laugerie Bass (11 minutes of trips for 10 km of road);
• 4th day: visit the caves of the Grand Roc, to discover even more about the period covered by the activities of the Vézère valley;
• 5th day: the National Museum of Prehistory, to know on the tip of the fingers the details of this period, but also to discover fascinating objects dating from several thousands of years (only 5 minutes walk, about 2.5 km road) ;
• 6th day: visit the Prehisto Park, for a fun family learning (12 minutes drive for about 8 km);
• 7th day: the Conquil, park in the dinosaurs, to finish in beauty with a visit surrounded by gigantic and terrifying creatures (15 minutes drive for about 9 km).