Day rentals in Dordogne
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Vitrac to Beynac – 15 km – approx. 2h30 paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €24 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €14
4-seat canoe (2 adults + 2 children aged 5–10 – family boat special rate): €68 (non-discountable)
Kayak (1 seat): €30 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area on site.
Boat rental from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (depending on season).
Return shuttles every hour from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (seasonal schedule).
Parking – Beynac Base
Bus departures: 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM.
Please check in 30 minutes before departure at the office, located between “Parking de la Balme” and “Restaurant Maleville” at the bottom of the stairs.
Paid parking from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM:
2h30 = €3.00 | 4h = €4.00 | 6h = €5.00 | 8h = €6.00 | 11h = €25.00
Only free parking: Le Crouzet N°2. Tickets are valid in all Beynac car parks.
Route Highlights: picturesque villages and castles, Pendoilles cliffs, La Roque-Gageac, Château de la Malartrie, Castelnaud, and Fayrac. Arrival in the heart of Beynac village.
Carsac to Beynac – 22 km – approx. 3h30 paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €30 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €20
4-seat canoe (family special): €80 (non-discountable)
Kayak (1 seat): €35 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area.
Bus departures: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM / 11:30 AM / 1:30 PM
Return shuttles every hour from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parking – Beynac Base
Bus departures: 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM
Please check in 30 minutes before departure (same location as above).
Parking details as per Vitrac to Beynac route.
Route Highlights: Montfort meander, Turnac walnut grove, Château de Montfort, Vitrac cliffs, Pendoilles cliffs, La Roque-Gageac, Château de la Malartrie, Castelnaud, and Fayrac. Arrival in Beynac village.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Carsac to Vitrac – 7 km – approx. 1h paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €20 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €10
Kayak (1 seat): €22 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area.
Bus departures: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM / 11:30 AM / 1:30 PM (afternoon departures: inquire at reception).
Route Highlights: Montfort meander, Turnac walnut grove, Château de Montfort, Vitrac cliffs.
Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to Vitrac – 17 km – approx. 3h paddling + stops
Canoe: €30 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €20
Kayak (1 seat): €32 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area.
Bus departures: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM (other times on request).
Route Highlights: wilder section of the valley, Montfort meander, Turnac walnut grove, Château de Montfort, Vitrac cliffs.
Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to Beynac – 32 km – approx. 5h paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €36 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €26
Kayak (1 seat): €38 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area.
Bus departures: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM – return shuttles from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parking – Beynac Base
Bus departures: 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM.
Please check in 15 minutes before departure.
Parking details as per Vitrac to Beynac route.
Route Highlights: wild valley section, Montfort meander, Turnac walnut grove, Château de Montfort, Vitrac cliffs, Pendoilles cliffs, La Roque-Gageac, Château de la Malartrie, Castelnaud, and Fayrac. Arrival in Beynac village.
Vitrac to La Malartrie – 7 km – approx. 1h15 paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €20 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €10
Kayak (1 seat): €22 / person
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Vitrac Base
Private shaded parking. Toilets, refreshment bar, and snack area.
Continuous departures from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Return shuttles every hour from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Route Highlights: scenic river paddle ending at La Roque-Gageac – one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France.”
Beynac to Allas-les-Mines – 7 km – approx. 1h15 paddling + stops
Canoe (2 or 3 seats): €20 / person
Child (5–12 years, seated in the middle): €10
Waterproof container: €3
Parking – Beynac Base
Continuous departures from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Return time confirmed at departure.
Please check in 15 minutes before departure.
Parking details as per Vitrac to Beynac route.
Route Highlights: Château des Milandes (former home of Josephine Baker), Domaine de Monrecour, and peaceful nature views.
For everyone’s comfort, please book your places online, by email, by phone, or by SMS.
Prices are per person and include navigation equipment, life jacket, and transport.
Special Family Boat rental rate (4 seats: 2 adults + children aged 5 to 10) – non-discountable. Please call for details.
Group rates available from 10 people – request by email at info@perigordaventureloisirs.com or by phone at +33 5 53 28 23 82.
Picnic catering service available for groups of 50 people or more.
Note: Children under 5 are not allowed (Prefectural Order – 27 February 2013).
Stops for picnics and sightseeing are possible along the route.
General Information & Requirements
- The Dordogne River is Class I – suitable for all.
- You must be able to swim 25 meters (82 ft) underwater or submerged.
- Life jackets are mandatory.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
- Children under 5 are not allowed (Prefectural Order – 27/02/2013).
- Minors unaccompanied by parents must have written parental consent.
- Please respect the river, environment, and fishermen.
- Dogs allowed on leash.
- Do not throw litter into the river or on the banks.
- Protect yourself from the sun (sunscreen, water bottle, hat, secure your glasses).
- Avoid grabbing branches to prevent capsizing. Stay in the middle of the river.
Would you like to have lunch or dinner on site?
Set menu: €25
Example: Périgord salad or crudités + grilled meats & fries + walnut cake or ice cream.
Snack bar and picnic area available.
Groups: Please contact us.
Any menu proposals can be considered.
