Camping du Lac de Viam

Once you’ve practised your paddling at the lake by the site, take yourselves off for a longer outing down the river at Gorges de la Vézère (55 minutes’ drive). This craggy area has canoe and kayak outings to help you explore the stunning landscapes, along with fishing spots and hiking trails for those who’d rather stay on dry land. As you’ll be staying in a natural park there are plenty of places to get out for walks nearby, with points of interest including waterfalls, the Gallo-Roman ruins of Les Cars (20 minutes’ drive) and the ghostly abandoned village of Clédat (half an hour). You could also head for the trails of Tourbière du Longeyroux (20 minutes) or climb up Mont Bessou tower (25 minutes) to see the scenery from above. A tour of local towns and villages is a good idea too, starting with the medieval streets of Treignac (20 minutes) and moving on to the Benedictine abbey in Meymac (25 minutes) and the fortified town of Uzerche (50 minutes).