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Discover the valley of the Périgord castles at your own pace by renting a canoe/kayak on the Dordogne River from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon!
With its exceptional heritage and breathtaking scenery, the Périgord Noir offers a magnificent setting for canoeing and kayaking on the Dordogne River. With its calm currents allowing you to navigate independently and without too much effort, this river is ideal for any family with children aged 5 and over! Cap Evasion's base in Saint-Julien-de-Lampon offers a range of different routes to help you make the most of your canoeing experience on the Dordogne River:
"Wild" Course - from Cazoulès to Saint-Julien-de-Lampon, an 8 km route for 2 hours of navigation in the heart of nature, which, with a little luck, will allow you to observe the fauna of the region (grey heron, kingfisher, peregrine falcon, etc.);
"Family" Course - from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to Vitrac, a 16 km trail that takes 3.5 hours to complete, combining nature and cultural heritage with the discovery of 3 castles: Château de Rouffillac, Château de Fénelon and Château de Monfort;
"Picturesque" Course - from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to La Roque-Gageac, 22 km of canoeing on the Dordogne River for 5 hours of discovering numerous castles along the river, as well as the village of La Roque-Gageac classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France;
"Integral" Course - from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to Beynac-et-Cazenac, a 29 km canoeing trip on the Dordogne River, with swimming breaks and a picnic lunch on small beaches, between castles and sublime villages.
The perfect way to cool off this summer while relaxing in the heart of nature, canoe kayak rental on the Dordogne River from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon offers unforgettable moments with family and friends, and also with your 4-legged friends who can join in the adventure!
