Family Camping Périgord Noir · Dordogne
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Camping in Vézac, Dordogne, by the river:
a car-free holiday in the Valley of the Five Châteaux.
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The camping les Cinq Châteaux seafloor river, to Vézac, in the Dordogne. You leave your car keys on arrival and only pick them up again when you leave. Châteaux, villages and Marqueyssac Gardens Are within walking distance No need for a vehicle to discover the must-see places.
From your accommodation, contemplate the five medieval fortresses that watch over the valley. In the morning, you'll have your coffee whilst admiring the hot air balloons The river water is almost gone. In the evening, the castles blaze in the setting sun from the edge of the pool.
Smile The Valley of the Five Castles is yours for the duration of your stay.
Why The Five Castles
A family campsite in Vézac in the Dordogne: the river, the castles and car-free holidays
Five hectares at End of a dead end, in Riverbank, to 10 km from Sarlat. To calm, with no road passing in the immediate vicinity.
It's exactly why our visitors return 1967 : they find here a Peaceful place, a magnificent view of the five castles overlooking the landscape, the river and some car-free holidays. Thanks to our prime location closest to the tourist sites, you can park your vehicle upon arrival and forget about it for the duration of your stay.
Marina and Anthony welcome you warmly. They will point you towards the best addresses in the Black Perigord, the best times to visit Beynac Without the crowds, the market that's worth a visit or the local producer not to be missed. Customers say, “you feel like you're among friends”.
At the Five Castles Campsite, We cultivate the simple pleasures of everyday life. We slow down in order to take the time to live and enjoy our family. Daydreaming with our feet in the river, with crickets as a soundtrack: that's also what holidays are about.
A family campsite
in the Périgord Noir, human-sized
Marina and Anthony
welcoming you since 2022
Letting go
A week without using the car, or almost
THE FIVE CASTLES
Camping near Sarlat: From a bare pitch to unusual accommodation
Choose accommodation Who do you resemble: 200 m² location along the Dordogne River, Tiny House, Chalet in wood with castle views, Try the lodge with sanitary Or Mobile home Comfortable. Marina and Anthony will advise you on choosing your accommodation when booking.
Accommodation in the Dordogne: unusual accommodation and authentic camping
Tiny house for two or bohemian chalet for four in a cabin spirit and Bohemian chic. Wood, real bedding, private terrace, sanitary facilities and equipment Premium for these unusual accommodation. Perfect for Couples or the families in search of Change of scenery.
Lodge for four or five, atmosphere jungle in the heart of the Dordogne meadows. Private toilets, real beds, fitted kitchen, wooden terrace: nature immersion without sacrificing comfort. In the morning, the Dordogne wakes up with you. For families and couples seeking adventure and of originality.
You push open the door: everything is ready. Two or three bedrooms, equipped kitchen, shaded terrace. The camping experience in a turnkey hosting. For families looking authenticity from a family campsite without giving up on comfort.
You are installing your Try, your van, your caravan or your Motorhome on a shaded plot. The classic locations make 100 to 150 m², while the XXL ones by the Dordogne river go up to 200 m². Et la riverside access to have a swim in the morning before the campsite wakes up.
10 rooms with Bathroom and toilet privates in an old tobacco drying barn 250 m2 Fully renovated. Away from the main campsite to preserve your privacy, but close enough to benefit from all the services. Half board Or Full board out of the summer season.
Everything on site for your stay in Vézac, in the Dordogne
Heated swimming pool and paddling pool
Water at 26°, views of Castelnaud and Beynac
Direct river access
300m of riverbank, natural swimming, pebbles
Canoe excursion, hot air ballooning, hiking
From the campsite, without taking the car again
Beynac Castle Tickets
Book your visit directly at reception
Laundromat
Washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron
Location
Linen and baby equipment
Corner shop
Everyday products and local specialities
Homemade snack
Périgord burger, chips, pizzas, crepes, desserts
Kids' mini-club
Sports or creative workshops
Animations
Pétanque, drinks and games, barbecue, concert, night swimming
Games
Children's play area, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, table football
Wi-Fi
Free on arrival, unlimited package at an additional cost.
Accessible sanitary facilities
An accessible block on the site
Environmental engagement
Selective sorting, reusable containers
River bank
Your stay on the banks of the Dordogne
To recharge
the ballet of the hot air balloons and the murmur of the water
Family fun
Canoeing, pétanque, swimming, discovery...
m² of Nature
Our clients talking about their stay at Les Cinq Châteaux campsite
Holidays in Dordogne Périgord
Your stay in the Dordogne: Discoveries, relaxation, and gastronomy
From the campsite, 400,000 years of history open up to you. The Dordogne Valley, classified Biosphere reserve Pair UNESCO, concentrate some of France's remarkable prehistoric and medieval sites. Relaxation, discoveries, local gastronomy: young and old alike will find holidays that suit them at Les Cinq Châteaux.
Discover Beynac, Castelnaud, Sarlat, Lascaux
Camping becomes your base camp for exploring The main tourist sites of Périgord Noir. It all starts here.
Monday, you will follow the Dordogne along a shaded footpath. 12 minutes later you will arrive at the foot of the castle Castelnaud. In the other direction, after a 15-minute walk, you will find the Beynac Castle and the Marqueyssac Gardens with their bird's-eye view of the Valley of the Five Castles. The castles of Fayrac and Lacoste can be guessed from the shore.
On Tuesday, you continue your discoveries with the prehistoric caves. Over 50 kilometres, the Vézère valley concentrates 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Lascaux caves 40 minutes from the campsite. Your children, quiet, marvel at the bison and wild animals in the cave paintings. You do too.
Wednesday, direction Sarlat at 10 km. You wander through the medieval alleyways before following the scents of the market. The local producers allow you to discover their products: foie gras, magret, nuts, cabecou, wine de Bergerac. While artisans and creators are to be met on the night market Summer.
Thursday, the Lot is yours. The Padirac Chasm and Rocamadour are only an hour away from the campsite.
Friday: Some of the most Beautiful Villages of France are located nearby. Domme Or La Roque-Gageac are a 10-minute drive away.
History
A land with 400,000 years of history!
Nature
An exceptional natural heritage
Playground
Logically, outdoor activities have pride of place
The must-sees from the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite
- On foot: Castelnaud, Beynac, Fayrac, Marqueyssac gardens
- 10 km away: Sarlat and its market
- A 10-minute drive: Domme, La Roque-Gageac
- At 40 minutes: Lascaux Caves
- At 1pm: Padirac Chasm, Rocamadour
Recharge your batteries in the Dordogne
the ballet of the hot air balloons and the murmur of the water
You wake up. The campsite is still asleep, while the sky fills with hot air balloons. They take off from the field next door, skim the water of the Dordogne and fly over Beynac. You watch from your terrace, coffee in hand. This is the metronome of a holiday at the Cinq Châteaux.
10 am. The sun has climbed higher. The Heated swimming pool At 26° you'll be waiting. To the left of the basin is Castelnaud Castle and to the right is Beynac Castle. You'll be swimming between two medieval castles.
In the afternoon, you choose the river, with direct access fifty metres lower down. The Dordogne, classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, offers you its shingle beach. Your children are paddling on the shore. A deckchair, a book. That's holidays too.
In the evening, the crickets take over, while you admire the sunset over the river. With your feet in the cool water, you un-cork a bottle of Bergerac and toast to this holiday.
Best Destination in the World
Family fun:
Barge trip on the Dordogne and via ferrata
9 AM: the children rush to the Mini Club the campsite, while you lounge by the pool.
12:30: you decide to test the Snack bar. And Perigord burger arrive: shredded duck, apple, cabécou. The chips are homemade. Marina brings her punch. You tell yourself you'll come back next year; you've only been here for three days.
4pm. The children spotted the boules pitch, l’Playground and the Table football. Tournaments follow one another.
8 PM: Concert evening to discover a local music group and share a moment with the family.
The next few days you will explore the surroundings.
You start with a walk in barge.These traditional flat-bottomed boats of the region descend the Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac, 5 km away. A waterside stroll to discover the castles, villages and cliffs from another angle.
The next day, you give in to the Canoe kayak who leaves directly from the campsite. Another way to enjoy the river.
For thrill-seekers, the Marqueyssac via ferrata Further along the cliff, about a hundred metres above the river, along a 200-metre route. Accessible to accompanied children aged 8 and over.
Our partner Feel Wood and its treetop adventure course near Sarlat will delight the youngest visitors.
Your frequently asked questions
at the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite
No. Le Relais des Cinq Châteaux is an independent hotel. Camping Les Cinq Châteaux is a family-run campsite by the river. Same valley, similar names, but two different addresses and two different accommodation options.
No. The number 5 refers to the five castles visible simultaneously from the campsite: Beynac, Castelnaud, Lacoste, Fayrac and Marqueyssac. We are a 3-star campsite, with the Camping label. Quality.
Yes. "La Cabane" was the former name of the campsite. It became Les Cinq Châteaux in 2022, with the arrival of Marina and Anthony.
Not necessarily. Castelnaud, Beynac and the Marqueyssac gardens are accessible on foot along the Dordogne. A Leclerc supermarket is a 10-minute walk away and opens in April 2026. Staying within a 5 km radius on foot or by bike, a whole week is possible without moving the car. And during July and August, a bus service allows you to get to Sarlat, Domme or Les Milandes.
For Lascaux or the Padirac Chasm, a car remains useful, but the roads are clear from Vézac.
It is a deliberate choice, consistent with our situation in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and with our environmental commitment. The large trees at the campsite provide effective natural shade. The breeze from the Dordogne does the rest.
Sometimes, a few mosquitoes can appear in the late afternoon after rainy spells followed by hot spells. We advise you to bring your usual protection products.
Yes, subject to conditions. A maximum of two animals per pitch, kept on a lead, vaccinated and registered at reception. Category 1 and 2 dogs are forbidden. Outside the summer season, animals are allowed in the rentals, except for Tiny Houses and chalets. In summer, only certain rentals accept them; please specify when booking.
The campsite is open from 1 May to 20 September 2026.
Yes. The snack bar offers burgers, homemade fries, pizzas, crêpes, pastries and morning bread.
Specialities: the Périgourdin burger (shredded duck, apple, and Cabecou cheese) and Marina's punch.
In July and August: open every evening. Out of season: Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and takeaway.
For Périgourdin gastronomy, Marina and Anthony will guide you to the best addresses in the valley.
We've opted for measured entertainment. One concert per week, an outdoor film night, a semi-night-time hike, and evenings with aperitifs and games, as well as barbecue concerts. No foam parties, no karaoke, and no music after a certain hour. The peace and quiet of families and couples who come to recharge their batteries is our top priority.
Yes, a Cancellation insurance Meetch is available upon booking. In cases of force majeure, each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Book your stay
at the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite
An aperitif with your feet in the river. Hot air balloons at dawn. Castles ablaze at sunset from the poolside. Marina and Anthony welcoming you warmly.
It's decided Your next holiday will be in Vézac, at the Cinq Châteaux. But don't delay in booking, summer fills up quickly and the riverside pitches go first.
- Secure payment by bank card, bank transfer, cash, ANCV Connect holiday vouchers
- Cancellation cover available to book.
- Got a question? Marina and Anthony will answer it. +33 (0)5 53 29 52 28