Go canoeing
Choose to rent a canoe
Are you on vacation or spending the weekend in Sarlat? Why not explore the region by canoe or kayak from the campground?
Both athletic and fun, this is the perfect outdoor activity for the whole family, especially since the area is ideal for it thanks to its wide variety of bodies of water (rivers, lakes, recreation centers).
Discover the swimming spots in the Dordogne.
Treat your loved ones to a canoe trip or enjoy discovering the waters of the Périgord region and its hidden treasures with your children.
There is no shortage of places to rent a canoe near Sarlat in the Dordogne Valley and the Vézère Valley.
Canoeing down the rivers of the Dordogne
- Domme: Canoeing Leisure activities: 1- to 4-hour trips and 2- to 6-day excursions.
- Vézac: Couleurs Périgord: starting from the beach, routes ranging from 5 to 22 km and multi-day hikes;
Canoë Découverte: 5 self-guided routes ranging from 7 to 28 km, from Carsac to Les Milandes. - Vitrac:
Canoës Azur, at the Bouysse campsite: free descent on 12, 15, and 22 km routes and over two days;
Canoë Soleil Plages: departure from the beach at the Domaine de Soleil Plage campsite, routes from 6 to 22 km;
Copeyre Canoës: between Vitrac and Beynac, routes lasting between 1 and 5 hours and multi-day trips. - Carsac-Aillac
Canoë Sans Frontière: self-guided tour and shuttle service. - La Roque-Gageac
Canoë Vacances, near the Pendouilles cliffs: 9, 16, and 25 km routes. Arrival at Joséphine Baker Park. Free minibus return trip.
Canoë Dordogne: 2- to 4-seater and 8- to 10-seater kayaks and canoes, guide available for groups upon request. Routes: 9, 16 and 22 km. BE supervision. Shuttle bus return. - Cénac-et-Saint-Julien
CanoSphère, near Bastide de Domme: free descent, 5 routes available, option to hike over several days alone or in a group. Free return trip.
Day trips and tours
Whether with family, as a couple, or with friends, there are many day trips to choose from.
We have selected the most popular river descents around Sarlat in the Dordogne for you.
What could be better than going for a ride in a natural setting like the Dordogne Valley?
Canoe and kayak rentals, the perfect alternative for outdoor activities:
- Carsac-Beynac, 22 km (5 hours). Discover the castles of Montfort and Castelnaud, the fortified town of Domme, and the fort at La Roque-Gageac. Picnic on the riverbanks and stroll along the beaches. Arrive at the foot of Beynac Castle.
- Carsac-Vézac, 22 km, to discover nature and castles.
- Beaulieu-Copeyre, 26 km, fairly easy route. Pass by two castles, cliffs, a medieval village, and try out a slide.
- Argentat-Beaulieu, 22 km (4-5 hours), with small rapids.
- Carsac-Les Milandes, 25 km. Discover the flora and fauna, the cliffs, pass by the foot of Montfort Castle, under the cliffs of the
- Hanging above La Roque-Gageac, Marqueyssac, Castelnaud, Fayrac Castle, Beynac. Arrival in front of Milandes Castle.
- Copeyre-Souillac, 28 km (5-6 hours), moderate difficulty. Paddle through wild gorges, admire castles, and explore a cave.
- Gluges-Souillac, 28 km, observe birds of prey, pass through a cave, in front of cliffs and through wild gorges.
- Domme-Port d'Enveaux, 28 km (4 to 5 hours) via Castelnaud.
- Souillac-Vitrac, easy 29 km (18 mile) route (5 or 6 hours).
Other canoe rentals around Sarlat
You can also rent canoes:
- 15 km from Sarlat, in Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, at Canoë Détente, River Canoë Kayak, or Canoë Roquegeoffre;
- in Les Eyzies, with Canoë 24 and Canoës Vallée Vézère;
- in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, with Canoë Vézère;
- at the Trémolat water sports center;
- at the port of Limeuil in Alles-sur-Dordogne;
- 30 km from Sarlat, opposite Le Bournat park, in Le Bugue, with Canoëric (8 routes ranging from 5 to 26 km in 4-seater canoes and kayaks with backrests);
- 60 km from Sarlat, at the Neufont lake in Saint-Amand-de-Vergt.