General
- Friendly site in a spectacular setting on the Dordogne river
- Direct river access: kayaks and canoe trips available
- Pool, miniature golf, outdoor gym, TV room and snack bar
How might you fancy direct Dordogne river access for kayaking and canoeing… past handsome riverbanks in the beaut land of the lovely Lot?
Book watery trips for a small fee from the amiable crew at Camping l'Eau Vive, on the banks of this splendid river and near the handsome town of Carennac. The Padirac chasm and underground river, ancient place of pilgrimage Rocamadour and medieval towns Sarlat and Gramat are among the many famed French attractions within easy reach.
As it's in such a scenic setting, the layout and facilities of Camping l'Eau Vive have been carefully designed not just to be practical and comfy but also to fit in with their natural surroundings. Among the leisure facilities are an outdoor pool and paddling pool, a sports area, a miniature golf course, outdoor fitness equipment, a tennis court and a TV room. A snack bar/café serves food and drinks.
The team arranges supervised summer activities for kids, musical entertainment in the evenings and activities for all ages including games, competitions and sports – and those excellent river trips out on the Dordogne.
Open from 04/05/2024 to 28/09/2024
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Facilities/activities including Wifi are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
Entertainment and activities are available between 06/07 and 28/08.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
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Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 6.0m length (16.4ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Bedrooms: 2
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 6.0m length (13.1ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Bedrooms: 3
Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Local attractions
There's so much to see around this part of the Lot… first up should be a day at local town Carennac, listed as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Its old streets are lined with 16th and 17th-century houses in the local white-yellow stone, and its 16th-century castle the Château de Doyen has an exhibition on the town's history.
Close by is a very famed and popular French holiday destination in the small but spectacular cliffside village of Rocamadour, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. It's one of the most visited places in France (around a million souls every year), but is a must-see if you're in the region; try going early or out of season to escape its busiest times.
Also nearby is the Padirac Chasm or Gouffre de Padirac, a 99-metre chasm and the most visited cave in France. It's also a must, particularly taking the underground boat past its caverns and lake.
Other towns in the area – also highly recommended – are the red sandstone village of Collonges-la-Rouge, the medieval towns of Sarlat and Gramat with their famed architecture and weekly markets, and the town of Bretenoux and its 13th-century Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Camping L'Eau Vive cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Camping L'Eau Vive on arrival.
Hired accommodation: €300.00 (£261.46) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Tax
Local city tax of €0.61 (£0.52) per person per night at least age 18 is not included and must be paid on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
MasterCard
Postal order
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Camping L'Eau Vive have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping L'Eau Vive dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping L'Eau Vive? There's so much to see around this part of the Lot… first up should be a day at local town Carennac, listed as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Its … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Eau Vive?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.