Prepare your road trip with complete peace of mind!
Want to explore the Périgord region in complete freedom? We'll guide you through a sample itinerary and offer plenty of tips to help you make the most of your adventure.
Whether you're a food lover, a history buff, or looking for magnificent landscapes, we've selected the most beautiful spots, the must-see stops, and our best recommendations for an unforgettable campervan trip.
A first itinerary to inspire you...
Discover a sample road trip through the Périgord region, combining nature, culture, and local flavors. After booking, you'll receive a detailed guide with other suggestions tailored to your interests:
Day 1: In the footsteps of prehistory and troglodyte villages
Start your road trip towards the Vézère Valley, cradle of Prehistory.
Things to see & do
- Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Discover the world capital of prehistory and its incredible troglodyte heritage.
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National Museum of Prehistory: An exceptional collection of prehistoric objects.
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The Cro-Magnon and Pataud Shelters: In the footsteps of our ancestors.
- Font-de-Gaume Cave, A cave decorated with original cave paintings.
- La Roque Saint-Christophe, an impressive troglodyte cliff where medieval men lived.
For lunch or dinner:
-Le Bistro des Glycines (Les Eyzies-de-Tayac) – Refined cuisine with local products.
To sleep:
Motorhome area in Montignac, near the Vézère
Address: Pré des Sagnes, 24290 Montignac, Montignac-Lascaux
Things to see & do :
- Lascaux IV (Montignac) – The ultimate immersive experience to discover the most beautiful prehistoric paintings.
- Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère – One of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, perfect for a stroll along the waterfront.
- Sarlat-la-Canéda – The pearl of the Périgord Noir, with its exceptional architectural heritage.
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Sarlat Market (Wednesday and Saturday): Ideal for tasting local products (foie gras, truffles, nuts).
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Night walk in the old town: A unique charm with its candlelight.
For dinner
Le Présidial (Sarlat) – A romantic restaurant in a historic setting.
To sleep:
Motorhome area in Sarlat.
address: 4 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda
Day 2: Immersion in the medieval city of Sarlat
Day 3: Castles and panoramas over the Dordogne
Things to see & do:
- Beynac Castle – One of the best preserved from the Middle Ages with a spectacular view.
- La Roque-Gageac – A troglodyte village on the water’s edge.
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Barge trip: An unmissable experience on the Dordogne.
- Castelnaud-la-Chapelle – A fortified castle and its museum of medieval weapons.
- Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac – Winding paths and a breathtaking panorama.
To eat:
-> La Belle Étoile (La Roque-Gageac) – Local cuisine and breathtaking view.
To sleep
Motorhome area in Domme
address: Le Pradal, 24250 Domme
Things to see & do:
- Domme – A hilltop fortified town with a spectacular panorama.
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Visit the Domme caves: A natural underground cathedral.
- Gouffre de Padirac – A 103-meter underground descent with a boat trip.
- Rocamadour – A village hanging from the cliff.
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Basilica of Saint-Sauveur and Grand Staircase: A major place of pilgrimage.
For dinner:
Auberge du Coustalou (Rocamadour) – Local specialties and Rocamadour cheeses.
To sleep
Motorhome area in Rignac
address :
Rocamadour Road Causse de Roumegouse D840
46500 RIGNAC
Day 4: Domme and Rocamadour, jewels of the Lot
