A review of Eurocamp Camping Le Capeyrou in the Dordogne, France

A review of Eurocamp Camping Le Capeyrou in the Dordogne, France. Globalmouse writer Laura and family headed for the Dordogne in France for a chilled summer break at Camping Le Capeyrou with Eurocamp.

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Set in a valley overlooked on either side by a medieval Chateau, alongside a bend in the magnificent Dordogne river Camping Le Capeyrou is an absolute gem of a ‘holiday parc’.

Arrival

As we pulled through the gates and got out of the car to check-in at reception we were instantly struck by the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We knew that we had definitely made the right choice.

About Eurocamp Camping Le Capeyrou in the Dordogne, France

Camping Le Capeyrou is impeccably clean. The 120 pitches were all a good size, so we never felt at all cramped.

There is a good mix of Eurocamp tents, campervans, caravans and safari tents. With many people coming back year-on-year.

There is always a Eurocamp member of staff on hand if you need anything. Rhe Camping Le Capeyrou staff are equally happy to help.

Facilities

There was all the facilities that you would want. Swimming pool, plenty of water points, two shower blocks (with two family cubicles), washing up area, washing machines and tumble driers, plus a bar for guests.

There was a small grocery shop and boulangerie right opposite the gate where you could pick up essentials.

The closest large supermarket was just ten minutes drive away in the beautiful town of Sarlat.

The tent at Eurocamp Camping Le Capeyrou in the Dordogne, France

We loved our huge Safari tent accommodation – one of a number which are available at the site.

There are two separate ‘bedrooms’, each having comfy beds with a proper mattress, duvet and pillows. There were also sockets to charge your phone, electric lights and a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove and grill, fridge freezer and pans, utensils and crockery.

We had everything we needed and then some.

Linen is not included as standard but you can hire bedding, towels and beach towels when booking. These will be in your tent ready for you when you arrive.

The Eurocamp Welcome Pack and Cleaning Essentials are a brilliant idea.

We had stayed overnight in Caen when we got off the ferry and had planned to stop at the supermarket on our way.

What actually happened was that it was so hot and we were so excited to arrive that all our plans to stop at the supermarket en route went out of the window as we headed straight for Camping Le Capeyrou and a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.

So the Welcome Pack was perfect for us on arrival. Not only did it have everything in it to make much-needed cups of tea and coffee, but also crisps, biscuits and orange juice for instant snacking plus a few other key items.

Eurocamp also offer an Essentials Pack. This has the everyday things you need, like a dish soap and a scourer and other handy basic items.

Activities on offer

The weather was fantastic during our trip, it was at least 35 degrees every day.

We spent our mornings making day trips. Then coming back to the tent for lunch and a siesta, whilst we waited for the heat to go out of the sun.

Afterwards it was straight to the pool area.

Staying on a parc with its own pool is a real bonus, and the pool at Camping Le Capeyrou is particularly lovely.

There are two pools. A standard swimming pool and a separate children’s swimming pool, all surrounded by loungers and parasols.

What made the pool here really special was the view of the chateau surrounded by the steep, wooded sides of the valley.

The afternoons that we didn’t visit pool, we spent at the river.

When we picked Camping Le Capeyrou we were excited to find a place with access onto the river. However I don’t think any of us had realised how hopelessly in love we were about to fall with the setting.

There was direct access onto the river from the campsite.

It was great to be able to just wander out to the cool, quiet river, especially in the evenings.

The water was crystal clear, shallow at the edges which were perfect for paddling with a fishing net, but plenty deep enough to swim in once you reached the centre.

And if that wasn’t enough, you could book a canoe from reception and a coach would come and drive you 20km upstream. That way you could float and paddle your way back down to the campsite.

My 10 year old said that the river was the thing he was going to miss most about the campsite.

Our verdict

Our final night at Camping Le Capeyrou was pizza night.

Three times a week a pizza van drove onto the site. Everyone came to either buy freshly made pizza to take back to their tents or to sit in the bar and eat. It was great to have a drink and chat about where we’d been and find out what shouldn’t be missed in the local area.

We had the most wonderful holiday.

Our Eurocamp safari tent was comfortable, the parc and the scenery were beautiful.

We came back feeling utterly rested and relaxed and still with plenty to discover in the Dordogne.

It’s definitely on our destination list as a place to go back to. There’s just so much that we still want to see and do.

You can find out more about Camping Le Capeyrou at the Eurocamp website here.

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