Author: Campsite Dordogne : Les Cinq Châteaux

La Bastide de Domme

The charm of Domme is undeniable, with its special atmosphere of calm and serenity that soothes the soul as much as the exceptional panorama over the Dordogne valley, which reveals the Château de Montfort, the village of La Roque Gageac and the Château de Beynac.
Most Beautiful Village in France.
Just south of Sarlat and La Roque-Gageac, this village-belvedere offers a magnificent XXL panorama.

Beynac-et-Cazenac

Situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir and listed as one of the "most beautiful villages in France", Beynac et Cazenac offers today?s visitors exceptionally beautiful panoramic views and old cobbled streets and squares that transport them back to the past.

This is your chance to stroll around the château, its two churches and its viewpoints over the valley, to show your interest in our craftsmen and shopkeepers, to make a gastronomic stop, take a gabarre trip on the Dordogne or a hot-air balloon flight.

La Roque Gageac

La Roque Gageac is one of France?s most beautiful villages, nestling against an immense limestone cliff in a meander of the Dordogne, and blending remarkably well into the landscape.

La Roque Gageac is an important and impregnable stronghold of the Hundred Years War. The troglodytic forts and the castles of the bishops of Sarlat were built during this period.
During the renaissance, the village was embellished with beautiful stone houses.
Numerous narrow streets lead to the foot of the cliff, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the river.

Saint Cyprien

Saint Cyprien is a small medieval town of 1,700 inhabitants situated on a hill on the banks of the Dordogne.

Saint Cyprien is a small village of 1600 inhabitants located in the heart of the golden triangle of the Périgord: Sarlat, les Eyzies, Bergerac

The traverse, the small street that runs the length of the village, is home to a fabulous market every Sunday, as well as small shops and restaurants.
For the visit, you will have to move a little towards the rising parts, you will wander through small streets where the stone houses were perfectly preserved and give to the village an incredible charm.

Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a town in south-west France, in the Dordogne department. Its central Sainte-Marie church, redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, houses a covered food market, and a glass lift in the bell tower offers a view over the town. The nearby Sarlat market sells local delicacies including foie gras and cheese. To the south, near Sarlat's Saint-Sacerdos cathedral, is the Lanterne des Morts tower.

Moulin du Trel

The Trel Mill dates from the 12th century and belonged to the Château de Beynac. It was a "BANAL" mill. This meant that the inhabitants of the seigneury of Beynac were obliged to have their grain ground and their nuts crushed at the mill. In return, the Lord of Beynac charged a percentage on the flour and oil.
When Pascal Vidal discovered this mill, he immediately had the desire and determination to bring it back to life from the ashes? So in 2016, Pascal and his son Benjamin Vidal embarked on a major renovation project, bringing the production facilities back into working order with the help of specialist companies. Everything has been rebuilt in the authentic spirit to ensure that everything runs smoothly using hydraulic power: the wheel, gears, grindstone, press and heater. The bed of the old mill, which supplied water to the wheel, has been completely rebuilt in stone.
As soon as the tool was in working order, it came "back to life"!

Brasserie La Chavagn'

Authentic beers made in the Dordogne! Renaud has chosen to work exclusively with French malts and hops, and local raw materials (cereals and fruit), with no additives (enzymes, acids) and no preservatives.

Domaine de Vielcroze

In the heart of the Périgord Noir, Domaine de Vielcroze perpetuates the know-how of walnut and truffle production, emblems of the Périgord terroir that we celebrate.
The Ecomusée de la noix is located at the foot of the majestic Château de Castelnaud, in an 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by a 7-hectare organic walnut grove. Nearby, the estate?s truffle farm offers a fascinating insight into the mystery of the Périgord?s black diamond, with a delicious tasting session at the end.

Our restaurant, La Cour du Moulin, serves traditional Périgord specialities. More than just a plunge into the heart of ancient know-how, the Domaine de Vielcroze is an ode to the great outdoors, a celebration of good things and a haven of conviviality in the Périgord Noir.

House Lou Cocal

It is in Sarlat, in the heart of the Périgord Noir region, whose reputation is often associated with the quality of its gastronomy, that the artisanal biscuit factory was established under the commercial brand name: LOU COCAL
(the Walnut in Occitan), since 1996.

Biscuits made with products from the Périgord region: walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, but also cherries, melons and prunes.

The LOU COCAL biscuit factory makes Tuiles, Sablés, cakes and confectionery by hand.

You will also find old traditional recipes made in the farms of the Périgord.

Cor Farm

More than 100 years after their great-grandmother "Marie", Patricia and Denis are bringing the "Ferme Biologique de Cor" back to life, growing saffron, walnuts, truffles, red fruit and vegetables. Discover their jams, saffron jelly and other saffron specialities, walnut oil and other walnut specialities, cider vinegar, home-made pastries, vegetables and red fruit.

Farm visits and tastings are organised every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm from June to September. By prior arrangement the rest of the year.