

👍 We like: the challenge of crossing dams and maneuvering around obstacles. This course is not for canoeists who might be frightened by a few rough passages! The course of the Auvézère can fluctuate seasonally, and a few difficult dams and small rapids might spice up your adventure. The setting is pastoral and the river is lined with vegetation, making for a very pleasant trip. You can choose to go on an unguided trip or take a canoeing trip to Tourtoirac for half a day. With Vert’Auvézère, you can paddleboard or canoe down the Auvézère River in the northeastern part of the region. Price: starting at €16 for the 7-kilometer itinerary or €26 for the 21-kilometer itinerary.Meeting point: Rue du Port, 24680 Gardonne.👉 Rent with: Canoë Attitude ( booking information, site in French) 👍 We like: You can do the same itineraries with a stand up paddleboard instead. On this part of the Dordogne, the river is lined with quays, mills, beaches, and a lot of greenery that provides shady routes where you can try to spot the many species of birds that live there. Several routes are available that will allow you to discover the towns of Bergerac, Lamonzie, and Le Fleix.
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Itinerary: from 7 to 21 km, depending on the itineraryÄuration: from 1 1/2 to 5 hours, depending on the itineraryÄŻrom its base in Gardonne in the southwestern part of the region, Pro Sports 24 offers numerous water sports along the Dordogne, including canoeing. Price: A one-hour trip starts at €13 per person, a two-hour trip starts at €15 per person, and a three-hour trip starts at €22 per person.Address: Les PrĂ©s, 24310 BrantĂ´me en PĂ©rigord.👉 Rent with: Allo CanoĂ«s ( booking information, site in French) 👍 We like: Allo CanoĂ«s also offers canoe rental by the hour, and pets are allowed. You might discover the village of BrantĂ´me and its surroundings, the Fontaine d’Amour, or the Moulin le Grenier from either a single-seat kayak or a canoe that seats two or three people. They offer several canoeing trips on the Dronne with different distances and durations to suit all tastes.

Level: Family, children at least 5 years olds are acceptedÄŞllo CanoĂ«s is located in BrantĂ´me, a village known as the Venice of the PĂ©rigord Vert. Price: €35 per person for the Balade du Martin-PĂŞcheur and €42 per person for the RandonnĂ©e des ChâteauxÄescents on the Dronne River with Allo CanoĂ«s.Meeting point: Quai de la Batellerie in Port-Sainte-Foy.👉 Rent with: Jean-Claude ( booking information, site in French) 👍 We like: Rabaska canoes are easily accessible for people with reduced mobility. You will pass by approximately ten castles that border the Dordogne. The RandonnĂ©e des Châteaux lasts three hours and is a twelve kilometer route. You will go down the Dordogne towards Pessac while discovering the fauna and flora of the region. The Balade du Martin-PĂŞcheur lasts two hours and is seven kilometers long. The establishment offers two different routes: the Balade du Martin-PĂŞcheur (the Kingfisher Walk) and the RandonnĂ©e des Châteaux (the Castle Walk). A Rabaska canoe is a nine meter long Canadian canoe that can accommodate up to 15 rowers at a time. The Rabaska canoes near Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh are perfect for groups of friends or large families. Price: €25 per adult for a single-seat kayak, €23 per adult for a two-seat kayak, and €11.50 per child.Meeting point: Pont des Eyzies, 24620 Les Eyzies (look for the yellow canoes).👉 Rent with: William ( booking information, site in French) 👍 We like: the easy and beautiful descent and the well-organized staff.

This part of the Vézère is ideal for a family outing and it’s a superb way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Enjoy the region’s most beautiful landscapes with complete peace of mind!Ĭanoeing down the Vézère River is a smooth experience that everyone can do at their own pace.Īfter a few introductions and instructions at the meeting point, you will take a bus to the starting point before embarking on an approximately three-hour trip down the Vézère River. To help you find your way around, we have compiled a list of the best places to rent canoes and go canoeing in the Dordogne region. Dordogne is known for its gorges and rivers, so there are many opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.
