Camping Château Le Verdoyer

This is a foodie’s haven, with plenty of local delicacies (and some more unusual fare) to try within easy reach… The site’s less than five minutes’ drive from L’Autruche Périgourdine (an ostrich and bison farm where gastro-tourists can pick up ostrich roasts and buffalo steaks), the truffières of Sorges, the Écomusée de la Truffe and shops selling local truffles are about 40 minutes away, and a visit to Thiviers (half an hour from base) could easily include a stop at the Maison du Foie Gras for history, tastings and souvenirs. Stick around Thiviers to visit the rather thematic museum of geese and ducks or to spy out the stunning (but sadly privately owned) Château de Vaucocour, then continue tours of pretty French towns with stops at Saint-Jean-de-Côle (25 minutes away) to explore its château and medieval streets, and at the troglodyte caves half an hour from base in Brantôme, the Venice of Périgord. Active types are well catered for hereabouts too, with treetop courses, laser tag, bike routes and horse riding all handily within 15 minutes, and the Corgnac-sur-l’Îsle vélorail a 40-minute journey away. Need to cool off after all that effort? Head to the village of Saint-Estèphe where there’s a lake for swimming, fishing and sailing.