Canoe Vézère - The Discovery Route
ActivitiesAlong the riverThis is a short half-day getaway designed to capture the very essence of this place. It is one of the most peaceful places, where nature predominates, creating a timeless atmosphere.
The departure is from the nautical stopover of Tursac. From the beginning, you will discover many cluzeaux and the Château de Marzac, carefully hidden on its rocky spur. After having faced the cingle where the cliff seems to swallow you, you will reach La Madeleine, a troglodyte village with its own castle. With a few paddle strokes, you will reach “the End of the World”, where sailing under the majestic “cliff of the 7 brothers” is an unforgettable experience.
Get a 10% discount for each ride, whether child or adult.
Our bus first takes you upstream from the base of the river, then you go back down the Vézère at your own pace, without pressure, to the base where your car awaits you. Return scheduled at 7pm at the latest at the base, no stress!
€18.00 €16.20
Contact
1-3 Promenade de la Vézère
24620 Les Eyzies
+33 553 07 10 74
Route: Tursac > Les Eyzies
Duration: approximately 1h30 to 2h
Distance: approximately 9 km
Horaires d'ouverture
Please arrive at the base 30 minutes before departure
April – May – June: 10am – 11am – 12pm – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm
July – August: 9am – 10am – 11am – 12pm – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm
September – October: 10am – 11am – 12pm – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm
The longest, richest route…
… But it is also the hardest route! You have to be motivated.
Be careful, only one shuttle per day at the first hour.
No less than 3 castles on the first kilometers: Losse, Belcayre and Cleyrans. In spring the current is usually stronger which makes the descent easier.
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This is a long walk of at least 4 hours of paddling. So bring your picnic.
Departure from the nautical stopover in the heart of the village classified among "the most beautiful villages in France".
Over the first 6 kilometers, you may have the opportunity to see some curiosities of the fauna and flora, from the falcon to the kingfisher.
Then it is the troglodyte city of Roque Saint Christophe, perched on the sheer cliff of a 1 km long cliff, inhabited from the most ancient times to the wars of religion and designed to protect its inhabitants.
Just after, another jewel of this rich heritage: the astonishing and secret Maison Forte de Reignac. Cliffs, caves and terraces overlooking the Vézère follow one another.
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Perfect for a long afternoon or to start at the end of the morning and have a quiet picnic on the way.
Barely longer than from Tursac, you also start facing the impressive troglodyte city of La Roque Saint Christophe, a link between the most remote times and the charm of the place. Just after, another jewel of this rich heritage: the astonishing and secret Maison Forte de Reignac. Cliffs, caves and terraces overlooking the Vézère follow one another.
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Canoë Vézère Univerland
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New: Family Cruise for up to 6 people
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