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Wonderful site, fantastic views, loads to do in the area, very clean facilities all day long

A super campsite right on the banks of the Dordogne River. Very friendly and helpful staff, both in reception and in the bar. It's a small to medium sized site with grassy pitches and some rental accommodation, safari style tents on stilts.

There is a lovely main pool plus a smaller one for children. It's not particularly large so it does fill up very quickly. The river and a nearby beach are close, the river is accessed via two gates with combination locks to prevent unwanted access, and the river beach is five minutes walk along the pathway. Really close and a great place to have a dip. Busy, as it's the midway point and end point for some canoe trips. There's also a cafe right next to the river which serves draught beer, from the region, beer of Perigoed; La Bierre Du Périgord. Not a bad pint for €6.

The campsite is very well maintained. There are two main shower blocks, with the larger of the two set in an old Périgord style barn with disabled showers & washrooms plus a laundry room on the ground floor, and mixed sex toilets, showers and wash basins to the first floor. I saw both washblocks being clean in the morning and late afternoon. There was no problem with hot water either, late morning, early afternoon or late evening, there was always hot water in the showers or for washing up. The washblocks are both modern.

The site is well laid out, plenty of space and with pitches of a really good size. Our 7.2m motorhome was easily accommodated on our pitch with loads of space to spare. On some sites we've stayed on the pitches have been quite tight for soace, but on Camping Capeyrou our pitch would easily have made two pitches on some that we've visited. It also had plenty of shade, as did most pitches on the site. Electricity was with our 25m cable length and water was right on our pitch. The grey waste wqs in front of the smaller of the two washblocks as was the chemical toilet waste, which was very clean. Access to the grey waste was nice & easy.

It's not cheap, but it really is a great spot. Where else can you sit relaxing under a 12th century chateau right by the river Dordogne.

The bar, as with reception, is staffed by friendly, welcoming and friendly staff. The drinks aren't overly expensive either; with at least 4 beers on draught including Leffe and Jupiler. Ok there's no restaurant but that doesn't hold the site back at all, each night a 'food wagon' visits the site, offering freshly cook meals that include pizza, fish & chips plus other dishes including Alsace speciality ones. So a great choice, again not cheap but all freshly prepared & ensuring you don't order the same meal two nights on the trot.

Right across the road there's a bakers, a butchers and a small supermarket selling every day essentials. There are also several snack bars & cafes all within a stone throws. Further afield, and I mean 5 to 10 minutes maximum is the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac. A picturesque & pretty village with boutique type shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

A great site enjoying a great location. You can also book a day canoeing on the river at reception.

Great location close to the river and close to the beautiful village of Beynac

Wonderful staff who welcome you and look after you like family. Great location with all the facilities you could want.

Great spot. A place you want to be. The good news is that whilst they have the best location they are not complacent