Camping Moulin Brûlé

If days of good food were the big draw here, there’s lots within easy reach to entice palates… Within 10 minutes’ drive, the towns of Lauzun, Eymet, Miramont-de-Guyenne and Sauvetot-du-Dropt all host soirées gourmandes – evenings (during high season) full of local cuisine, craft sales and dancing in village squares – as does Duras (20 minutes away). No need to wait for high season to visit Eymet (though that is when the night markets start): the bastide town is full of medieval buildings and streets, bars, restaurants and shops, and there are weekly farmers markets and craft markets. When busier urban days appeal, Bergerac, a little over half an hour from base, is a must-visit for its tobacco and wine museums (and wine cellars), its pretty half-timbered Old Town and pamper days at its Turkish hammam, as well as barque (barge) trips along the Dordogne. For kid-friendly antics, start 15 minutes away at Mescoules zoo, or 20 minutes from base exploring towers and turrets, taking part in medieval activities and following themed adventure trails at Château de Bridoire. From there, zoom along to Saint-Laurent-des-Vignes (25 minutes from the site) where there’s go-karting and a waterpark to pass the days.