Family Camping Périgord Noir · Dordogne
À Vézac, near Sarlat, in the heart of Black Perigord, the campsite family Les Cinq Châteaux proposes static caravans, lodge tents, unusual accommodation and locations on the edge of the Dordogne, a 15-minute walk from Beynac and Castelnaud. From the site, five medieval castles are visible simultaneously: Beynac, Castelnaud, Lacoste, Fayrac and Marqueyssac.
You put down your bags. Outside, the castles punctuate the skyline. The Dordogne flows a hundred metres away. In the morning, from your terrace, you watch hot-air balloons skimming the river. And your car is still parked in the exact same spot: you haven't needed it.
In the evening, the setting sun sets the stones of Beynac ablaze. Tomorrow, you will walk to the gardens of Marqueyssac.
For the moment, you choose your base camp: 200 m² pitch by the river, equipped mobile home, lodge tent with private bathrooms, Tiny House, Chalet bohemian with a view of the castles, bivouac for hikers or large group holiday cottage for large gatherings.
Six ways to spend your holidays in the Five Castles Valley.
Bohemians' Cul-de-sac
At the back of the campsite, a separate neighbourhood, in the calm, nestled in the meadow: Impasse des Bohèmes. It brings together our unusual accommodation in a leafy setting, with view on four medieval castles: Lacoste, Fayrac, Castelnaud and Marqueyssac.
It is the perfect place to switch off from everyday life and enjoy unconventional holiday in a quirky property. Esprit shed and Bohemian chic for tiny houses and wooden chalets. Or ambiance jungle and adventure for the lodge tents located a little further away.
After a day of exploring, you enjoy your wooden terrace while admiring the châteaux. On the menu: foie gras and Bergerac wine discovered at the Sarlat market.
👤 2 people | 🛏️ Double bed | 🚿 Private bathroom | 15 m² + 8.5 m² terrace
One cosy nest designed for a break cocooning. You push open the door. The four-poster bed occupies the back of the room. Private bathroom facilities, nothing to share. The wooden terrace opens onto the meadow and the châteaux. The ideal quirky accommodation for a weekend or a week at the rhythm of the valley. The only one of our rentals available for a short stay, ideal for a romantic break.
👤 4 guests | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🚿 Private bathroom | 28 m² + 12 m² terrace
A cabin feel chic in the heart of the meadow: wooden furniture, black and mustard designer decor, fitted kitchen. In the evening, from the terrace, the four châteaux fade into the golden light. It’s the kind of sunset you're still talking about when you go back to work or school. For a family looking for Change of scenery.
👤 4 to 5 guests | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🚿 With or without private bathrooms | from 32 to 38 m²
You open the canvas. Timber structure on pilotis, comfortable furniture, real bedding, fitted kitchen: the immersion into the nature in a safari spirit. From the terrace, four medieval castles overlook the valley. Exceptional views in the morning with coffee. The Privilège lodges add integrated private bathrooms: no more night-time walks. For families who want adventure without giving up their comfort.
Authentic camping
To rediscover the camping spirit authentic at Les Cinq Châteaux, choose a fully equipped mobile home or a large pitch of 100 to 200 m². On some pitches, the Dordogne is right on your doorstep. Enjoying a drink with your feet in the water: that's what a holiday at Les Cinq Châteaux is all about. Another way to enjoy the Périgord Noir.
👤 4 to 6 people | 🛏️ 2 to 3 bedrooms | 🚿 Private bathrooms | from 27 to 34 m²
The pleasure of camping without the hassles: just unpack your bags and the holidays begin. Two ranges of family mobile homes for two levels of service, but shared comfort across all of them and an exceptional environment. Among our most requested models, the O’Hara 2-bedroom static caravan combines practicality and comfort at an affordable price.
100 to 200 m² | 10A electricity | Drinking water point
You are pitching your tent under the oaks. Or you park your van overlooking the Dordogne. Our pitches are among the most generous in the region: around twenty 200 m² plots with direct river access, and around forty’pitches from 100 to 150 m².
👤 4 guests | 🛏️ 1 bedroom | On stilts | Child over 6 years
You arrive in the late afternoon, your legs heavy after a day's walking along the Dordogne. Our bivouac site accommodates 2 to 4 people for one or two nights. You are travelling with donkeys A shaded shelter is provided for them, in partnership with a local farm. You settle in. You catch your breath. And tomorrow morning, the Dordogne is right there in front of you.
Large corporations
👤 20 people | 🛏️ 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and WC | 250 m²
Twenty people around the same table, in Riverbank. In a standalone building at the heart of the estate, ten bedrooms open directly to the outside, each with an en-suite bathroom and toilet. The large living room brings everyone together. The kitchen is equipped, and the barbecue awaits outside. And if someone prefers not to cook, the snack bar is a hundred metres away. Clubs from hikers, de cycle tourists, family reunion, family reunion, stay with friends: the cottage adapts to groups.
Choose carefully
Tiny house romantic, tent lodge in safari style, bohemian chalet, mobile home, large pitch under the oak trees or bivouac for weary hikers: which accommodation to choose? The table below will help you.
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| Characteristic | Tiny house | Bohemian chalet | Static caravan | Lodge tent | Location | Bivouac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 people. | 4 people. | 4–6 people. | 4–5 people. | Variable | 2–4 people. |
| Area | 15 m² + 8.5 m² terrace | 28 m² + 12 m² terrace | 27–34 m² + terrace | 32–38 m² + terrace | 100–200 m² | On stilts |
| Bedrooms | 1 | 2 | 2–3 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sanitary facilities | Privative prefixes | Privative prefixes | Privative prefixes | With or without | Commons | Commons |
| Kitchen | Equipped | Equipped | Equipped | Equipped | ✗ | ✗ |
| Terrace | ✓ Sheltered wood | ✓ Sheltered wood | ✓ Sheltered wood | ✓ Sheltered wood | ✗ | ✗ |
| Castle view | Some | Some | ✗ | Privilège Lodge | Some | ✗ |
| River bank | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Some | ✓ |
| Short stay | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electricity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 10A | ✓ |
| Car park | Nearby | Nearby | Nearby | Nearby | On-site | ✗ |
| Price range | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★ |
| See | See | See | See | See | See |
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Budget and comfort
Are you hesitating between a lodge tent with a view of the castles and a fully equipped mobile home? Between a riverbank pitch and a bohemian chalet? Here is how to choose.
Here is a ranking of the rentals and pitches from the most economical to premium.
★ : Pitch-only sites
(tent, motorhome, caravan, campervan) and bivouac
★★ : Lodge tents without bathrooms
★★★ : Privilege lodge tents with bathroom facilities
★★★★ : Mobile homes
★★★★★ : Tiny house and bohemian chalet
What are you looking for as a priority?
Activities & hobbies
Sunday morning, you don't need to take your car: Castelnaud is accessible on foot. On Monday, you will walk along the Dordogne river in canoe, setting off from the campsite. Wednesday, Sarlat and its market. The week is flying by in the Valley of the Five Castles.
Three villages ranked among the most beautiful in France less than a 10-minute drive away are Domme, La Roque-Gageac and Beynac-et-Cazenac, the latter even being accessible on foot along the river. Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, at the same distance, is equally worth a visit for its castle and its museum of medieval warfare.
At 40 minutes, the Vézère valley opens up onto fifteen prehistoric sites listed as UNESCO over 50 kilometres, including Lascaux caves, to Montignac. Les Eyzies and their National Museum of Prehistory are even closer, at 25 minutes.
Side gastronomy, you will find all the richness of the Périgord region's local produce in the local markets: black truffles, foie gras, ceps, duck confit, walnuts, strawberries, cabécou.
The tiny house accommodates 2 people in a compact yet chic space, featuring a double bed, private bathroom facilities and a terrace. The bohemian chalet is a more spacious wooden structure for 4 people, with 2 bedrooms, private bathroom facilities and a terrace with a view of the castles. Both are located in the same area, the Impasse des Bohèmes. The main difference: capacity and floor area.
Duvets and pillows are provided in all our rental accommodation (tiny houses, chalets, lodges, mobile homes). Bed linen, pillowcases and towels are available to hire on site.
We made the deliberate choice not to install any. The campsite is located in the Dordogne valley, which is a designated biosphere reserve biosphere by UNESCO. Choosing Les Cinq Châteaux means opting for a holiday eco-friendly that respect nature. The shade of the large trees and the river breeze provide natural comfort. No air conditioning, which also means lower energy consumption.
Dogs are permitted on pitches all year round. In rental accommodation, conditions vary depending on the season and the type of accommodation: certain mobile homes and lodge tents allow them during the summer. In Tiny Houses and Bohemian Chalets, they are never allowed.
Maximum of 2 dogs per pitch and 1 in rental accommodation. Must be kept on a lead and vaccinated. We do not accept category 1 and 2 dogs.
