![]() ![]() The scenery is stunning and there is plenty to keep you occupied locally. As far as location, you couldn't find anywhere better - on an island in the River Dordogne on the edge of the village, whihc is medieval and well preserved with a choice of restaurants, a market and a thriving community. And not having to queue up for basic bodily functions and then sharing them with complete strangers. We'll start with a disclaimer that I don't really like camping and am a bit picky on certain items. The shower stalls share common drainage, so you may get water from the next cubical flowing over your feet and their is neither sound nor small insulation from the toilets (need I say more?)Īlthough most of the visitors stay. Most of the toilets are the sort without seats and some are of the dreaded Roman "hole in the ground" variety. ![]() If you have your own facilities (ie a caravan or motorhome), you'll be OK, but in a tent, you will find that there just aren't enough facilities and they are a long way apart. All the staff without exception were friendly and helpful. Ours was a good size with a few trees and bushes to separate from the neighbours. Our pitch was just back from the river - allegedly, the riverside pitches are a little smaller and more expensive. And not having to queue up for basic bodily functions and then sharing them with complete strangers.Īs far as location, you couldn't find anywhere better - on an island in the River Dordogne on the edge of the village, whihc is medieval and well preserved with a choice of restaurants, a market and a thriving community. Then there’s the beautiful villages: Collonges la Rouges, Bretenoux, Saint Céré, Curemonte, the chateau Castelnau de Bretenoux, the fantastic vistas from hilltop towns Agentat, Loubressac, Autoire, and Carrenac to name just some close and amazing tourist attractions.We'll start with a disclaimer that I don't really like camping and am a bit picky on certain items. It is close to the amazing historical pilgrimage site: Rocamadour and also the incredible cave: Gouffre de Padirac. Swimming, canoeing, hiking and fly-fishing or just relaxing. It also boasts one of the most prolific fishing spots in all of France and attracts people from all over the world to fish the many wonderful species found in the river. It has the most significant church “portal/tympanum” other than Notre Dame (Paris) residing in it and is a stopping off point for pilgrims on their Santiago Compostela journey. Our house is elegant and exquisitely placed to enjoy the village and it’s many restaurants, patisseries, bars, notwithstanding it’s stunning church, chapel and historical sights, all within easy walking distance. Our Cottage in Beaulieu is located in a larger village that has a medieval concentric historical area near the banks of the Dordogne with our historic apartment within these walls. Both villages are beautiful but quite different. It is located in the Department of the Corrèze, Limousin/Lot Region of France a hundred kms east of our Berbiguières cottage which is located in the Périgord-Dordogne Department, Aquitane Region. ![]() Beaulieu Sur Dordogne is one of the most attractive medieval villages in France. ![]()
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