The 3 best canoe trips to do on the Dordogne

The Dordogne is a navigable river stretching over 120km, offering diverse landscapes as it flows through the various departments it traverses. Let's be honest, to truly appreciate it, the ideal is a week-long canoe trip to explore the Corrèze, Lot, and Dordogne regions.

If you don't have that much time, we've selected the 3 best canoe routes on the Dordogne, from the wildest to the most popular.

The wildest route

Starting from Monceaux-sur-Dordogne, Corrèze

By choosing a route starting from Monceaux-sur-Dordogne, you will discover the forests and nature of the Corrèze region. After the five dams upstream, the river is a little cooler and more lively, with a Class 2 rapid called "Le Battut".

The unmissable walk to the cliffs and castles

Starting from vayrac, Lot

trips departing from Vayrac allow you to enjoy the iconic cliffs and castles of the Dordogne Valley, while remaining relatively uncrowded.

It's the perfect leisurely descent, with pebble beaches ideal for picnics and swimming. As you paddle along, you'll pass at the foot of majestic limestone cliffs, getting up close to them.

The most well-known route

Starting from La Roque-Gageac, Dordogne

This is THE most famous canoe route in the entire valley, but also the most crowded… Although this route allows you to pass by the typical villages of La Roque-Gageac or Beynac, whynot opt ​​for a less frequented route further upstream?

This is what a trip starting from St-Sozy , where you can see three castles and cliffs scattered along the river, a feast for the eyes.

The best canoe trips on the Dordogne