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Activity
Kayaking & Canoeing
Note
No experience required
Minimum age
5 years
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Included
Transfer
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting place
La Roque-Gageac
At our base (Canoë Dordogne, Le bourg, 24250 La Roque-Gageac), next to the barges docks in the center of the village.
FREE cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
In your kayak or in a group in your canoe, you will start this 9 km itinerary by La Roque Gageac, the most beautiful village in France. You will be able to admire different castles like or the feudal castle of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle along the route in the heart of nature. You can stop whenever you like, for a swim in the river, a walk in a village or a picnic by the water. From the age of 5, this canoe trip is suitable for families with children but also for history lovers.
Tour programme - Preparation: You are welcome by our team who will brief you on the safety instructions, the equipment and the descent. You leave directly from our base in La Roque-Gageac at the chosen time. - Tour: This 9 km descent will enchant you with its landscapes and points of interest along the Dordogne like the hanging gardens of Marqueyssac or Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to finally arrive in the village of Beynac and its imposing castle, once besieged by Richard the Lionheart, at the foot of which rest houses with flat stone roofs and luminous facades. The single descent takes about 2 hours. - Return: Once you arrive at the beach in Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, our shuttle bus will be waiting for you at 12:30 pm, or every hour from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm (last departure), to take you back to our base in La Roque-Gageac.
Tour facts - River: Dordogne (Difficulty level: easy) - Description: several itineraries along the Dordogne river will take you to discover its bucolic landscapes, its villages of character and its memorable castles. - Route: From La Roque-Gageac to Les Milandes - Distance: 9 km - Total duration: 3 hrs - Time on the river: 2 hrs - Number of people per canoe: up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children from 5 to 12 years old)
Included Services - Canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket - Shuttle: transfer back to the base - Last shuttle: 7 pm (departure every hour) - Car park at the base - Waterproof container - Dogs allowed on board
Bring along - Swimwear - Solid footwear - Towel - Sunscreen - Water bottle, snacks, picnic if desired
Requirements - Minimum age: 5 - Physical health - Swimming ability
Tour programme - Preparation: You are welcome by our team who will brief you on the safety instructions, the equipment and the descent. You leave directly from our base in La Roque-Gageac at the chosen time. - Tour: This 9 km descent will enchant you with its landscapes and points of interest along the Dordogne like the hanging gardens of Marqueyssac or Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to finally arrive in the village of Beynac and its imposing castle, once besieged by Richard the Lionheart, at the foot of which rest houses with flat stone roofs and luminous facades. The single descent takes about 2 hours. - Return: Once you arrive at the beach in Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, our shuttle bus will be waiting for you at 12:30 pm, or every hour from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm (last departure), to take you back to our base in La Roque-Gageac.
Tour facts - River: Dordogne (Difficulty level: easy) - Description: several itineraries along the Dordogne river will take you to discover its bucolic landscapes, its villages of character and its memorable castles. - Route: From La Roque-Gageac to Les Milandes - Distance: 9 km - Total duration: 3 hrs - Time on the river: 2 hrs - Number of people per canoe: up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children from 5 to 12 years old)
Included Services - Canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket - Shuttle: transfer back to the base - Last shuttle: 7 pm (departure every hour) - Car park at the base - Waterproof container - Dogs allowed on board
Bring along - Swimwear - Solid footwear - Towel - Sunscreen - Water bottle, snacks, picnic if desired
Requirements - Minimum age: 5 - Physical health - Swimming ability
lucie-ann · Family
France · July 2025Perfect experience!
France · July 2025Perfect experience!Translated from French
Benno 
Austria · September 2024A dream day, a real experience, perfectly
organized, towards the end we had a little
struggle with the wind but it was absolutely safe!
Austria · September 2024A dream day, a real experience, perfectly
organized, towards the end we had a little
struggle with the wind but it was absolutely safe!Translated from German
Suzanne · Family
United Kingdom · September 2024Well organised. Equipment all good. Great way to see the area. Pick up at end went as planned.
United Kingdom · September 2024Well organised. Equipment all good. Great way to see the area. Pick up at end went as planned. From
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