Camping Beau Rivage

Starting locally, head to Sarlat-la-Canéda (10 minutes' drive), one of the most popular corners of the Périgord Noir. Sarlat's medieval streets and gorgeous town squares draw in visitors from all over the Dordogne Valley, with highlights including its several food markets, Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral and the old stone arcades that line Place de la Liberté. For further architectural thrills, take yourself off to the Château de Beynac (15 minutes), a striking Dordogne castle in an imposing clifftop setting. The medieval village of Le Breuil (20 minutes) is good for buildings too, with well-restored round stone houses that date back to the medieval period. Curious about prehistoric interior design? You'll be in for a treat at UNESCO-listed Lascaux Caves (35 minutes), famed around the world for the 600 cave paintings discovered there in 1940. Horticultural types have options around the Aquitaine region too, starting with the elaborate topiary on display at the Jardins de Marqueyssac (10 minutes). Slightly further afield are Limeuil's aptly-named panoramic gardens (35 minutes), where there's a walled garden, several water features and views over two lovely local rivers.