Camping Les Reflets du Quercy

Les Reflets du Quercy is an excellent spot for exploring ancient history, with the nearest highlight being the incredible Pterosaur Beach (five minutes’ drive). Before you rush to pack sunscreen and a towel, it's worth pointing out that this isn't a spot for swimming – the lagoon that used to be here is now long gone. What you can see, though, are hundreds of dinosaur footprints from 140 million years ago in a well-illuminated underground cave. To discover more of the local landscape, take to any one of the traffic-free hiking trails that start in the village, or for something a bit more adventurous head out horse riding or paragliding (both 10 minutes). The aptly-named green-tinted waters at Lac Vert (10 minutes) are also very easy to reach if you're in the mood for fishing, hiring a pedalo or having a picnic in a scenic lakeside setting. Looking to leave the car behind? This site organises a number of excursions to local towns like Cahors (20 minutes' drive), ancient villages like Rocamadour (an hour) and natural landmarks like the spectacular Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (55 minutes) and Gouffre de Padirac (an hour and 10 minutes). (Extra charges apply).