UNUSUAL PLACES TO STAY

A holiday in safari tent and unusual accommodation
by the river in the Dordogne

L'Impasse des Bohèmes · Vézac

Visit camping les Cinq Châteauxthe lodge tents and unusual accommodation, Tiny House and chalets, await you for an unusual holiday.

The lodge tents are set up in a quiet location at the back of the campsite.

While the tiny houses and chalets are grouped in a prime location : Dead end of the Bohemians. Not far from the River Dordogne, a path through the meadow leads to a dead end. This is the neighbourhood of the curious, of lovers of calm and of’atypical. Only the song of the crickets pierces the silence.

In the background, four medieval castles dominate the valley facing you: Lacoste, Fayrac, Castelnaud and Marqueyssac. Within walking distance for a car-free holidays.

And the takeoff field of hot air balloons borders the campsite. In the morning, you drink your coffee on the wooden terrace. A hot-air balloon skims the Dordogne, rises slowly above Castelnaud, and disappears behind it Beynac.

That's it, Impasse des Bohèmes. In the evening, same terrace, same view, a glass of Bergerac by hand.

A guaranteed change of scenery for fans of unusual getaways in the Périgord Noir.

Tiny houses, chalets and lodge tents

Unusual accommodation near Sarlat Tiny houses, chalets and lodge tents

👤 2 guests | 15 m² + 8.5 m² terrace | 🛏️ 1 bedroom | 🚿 Private bathroom

You notice the tall one four-poster bed upon your entry. Private sanitary facilities, kitchenette, optimysed space, wooden decking. For a romantic couple's getaway, in a cocoon cosy and intimate. The only short-stay accommodation available in the Five Castles.

👤 4 people | 28 m² + 12 m² terrace | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🚿 Private bathroom facilities

You enter. Wooden furniture, black and mustard designer decor. Two bedrooms, fitted kitchen, private bathrooms. For families looking for Change of scenery in a unusual accommodation. Warm, in a spirit chic shack, nested in the heart of the meadow with a view of the châteaux.

👤 4-5 guests | 38 m² | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🚿 Private bathroom

The adventure, version safari in Périgord. Structure in wood and canvas, real bed, two separate bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, kitchenette area. You sleep in the heart of the meadow, with windows open to the stars. Some lodge tents enjoy a direct view of the castles.

👤 4-5 guests | 32 m² | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🚿 Shared sanitary facilities

For families searching by chance for a start nature experience. Shared sanitary facilities 50 metres from the lodge. Structure made of stilt house, WC, 2 bedrooms, fitted kitchenette.

Choose carefully

Which unusual accommodation should I choose at the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite?

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Tiny house Chalet Tented Privilege Lodge Classic Lodge Tent
Capacity 2 people. 4 people. 4-5 people. 4-5 people.
Area 15 + 8,5 m² 28 + 12 m² 38 m² 32 m²
Sanitary facilities Privative prefixes Privative prefixes Privative prefixes Commons
Short stay ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Castle view Some Some Privilège Lodge Some
Tariff ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★

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Marina's Tip

Marina's Tip

For family holidays — grandparents, children and grandchildren — book a 2-person Tiny house and a 4-person Bohème chalet. You can share good times together and meet up on the large terrace of our chalets, allowing everyone to keep their own privacy while staying close to one another.

Everything on site for your holidays in the Périgord Noir

Heated swimming pool and paddling pool

A two-minute walk from your terrace. Water at 26°, views of Castelnaud and Beynac.

Direct access to the Dordogne river

300 m of wild riverbanks, natural pebble bathing area.

kayaking and sun

Canoeing, hot-air ballooning, hiking

Everything starts from here, on foot. No car to get back into to start the adventure.

Beynac Castle Tickets

Book your visit at the campsite reception, straightforwardly.

Laundromat

Washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board and iron.

Location

Home linens and baby equipment available on site.

Convenience store

Everyday products and local specialities from Périgord.

Homemade snack

Perigord burger, chips, pizzas, crêpes, homemade desserts.

Kids' mini-club

Sports and creative workshops.

Animations

Boules, games and drinks, barbecue, live music, night walks.

Games

Children's playground, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, table football.

Wi-Fi

Free at reception, paid plan for unlimited connection.

Accessible toilets

A block accessible on the site.

Environmental engagement

Selective sorting, reusable containers

Car-free holidays

Activities from the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite in Vézac

The family campsite Les Cinq Châteaux, ideally situated in the Golden Triangle of the Périgord Noir, is located close to the main tourist sights in the surrounding area for car-free holidays.

One morning, you lace up your trainers and set off on foot towards the Château de Beynac 15 minutes away. A shaded path runs alongside the river. The next day, head towards the castles of Castelnaud or Marqueyssac.

The canoe, the hot-air balloon and the hiking trails start directly from the campsite.

It is impossible to visit the Périgord Noir without tasting the local specialities: foie gras, duck confit, nuts, strawberries, Bergerac wine. A 30-minute drive away, you will find Sarlat and its famous market. You wander through the aisles, discovering the traditional local cuisine.

For history enthusiasts, the prehistory is less than an hour away, with the Lascaux caves listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

And if you want to go a bit further, the Lot is an hour's drive away. The Padirac chasm and Rocamadour are unmissable.

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Your questions
on the Les Cinq Châteaux campsite

No. We have chosen not to install any, in keeping with our eco-responsible positioning in the Dordogne, which is classified Biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The shade of the tall trees and the river breeze provide natural comfort.

Apart from the tiny house which is for two people, all the other accommodation can welcome children. Besides, they love the wooden cabin vibe of the chalets or the safari adventure spirit of the lodge tents. And to make your stay easier, we offer in location you baby equipment.

In unconventional accommodation, the conditions for welcoming dogs vary depending on the period and the rental units. In summer, we only accept them in certain Classic lodge tents. Outside the summer season, they are also accepted in Privilege lodge tents. Please feel free to contact us for further details.

Maximum of 1 dog, kept on a lead and vaccinated. Excluding category 1 and 2 dogs.

Book your holiday
in quirky accommodation near Sarlat

Are you tempted by a nature break, heritage and gastronomy in the Five Castles Valley? Rather tiny house, chalet or lodge tent?

Availability goes fast in July and August, especially for the models with a view of the châteaux. Plan ahead and book without delay.

Are you hesitating?

Are you hesitating? Discover our mobile homes and pitches

👤 4 to 6 people | 🛏️ 2 to 3 bedrooms | 🚿 Private bathrooms | from 27 to 34 m²

100 to 200 m² | 10A electricity | Drinking water point