Canoeing on the Dordogne River

At Castelnaud in the Black Perigord, the Butterfly base welcomes you for a canoe trip down the Dordogne. With family or friends, discover the beauties of the Périgord Noir by canoe on the river Espérance.

Canoe course
CÉNAC - BEYNAC

La Roque Gageac, Castelnaud, Beynac... What happiness!

Canoe course
VITRAC - BEYNAC

The valley of the 5 castles and 4 most beautiful villages of France

Canoe course
CARSAC - BEYNAC

The prettiest route of the Dordogne with countless beauties

Canoës Butterfly is happy to welcome you, for a canoe trip down the Dordogne on the "river of hope".

Whether you are with family or friends, Canoës Butterfly will be delighted to meet your desires and share with you the beauty of a canoe trip down the Dordogne.

Come and enjoyan exceptional moment while canoeing on the Dordogne river to discover the valley of the castles from the river, which offers you an unforgettable panorama and guaranteed relaxation in a canoe in the heart of the Périgord.

Our services

Ideally located in the heart of the majestic Dordogne Valley, we will provide shuttle buses from 9:00 am to the departure points you have chosen, then you will go down the Dordogne at your own pace to reach our base, where your car will be waiting for you.

On the program! Relaxation, swimming, picnic in complete freedom ...

Adapted equipment

Our canoe base has numerous facilities to guarantee you a privileged moment, 100% natural alongside Dordogne.

Our canoes and kayaks equipped with backrests will guarantee you a very appreciable comfort!

A team at your service for an unforgettable experience...

It is our passion for our land and our profession that has shaped our know-how.
A smile, safety instructions, punctuality and the quality of our equipment are the assets of our personalised welcome.

A free topo guide!

You will be given a free river guide translated into 5 languages. It will help you to better understand our historical richness of the river Esperance, to appreciate the quality of this protected environment, and to give you practical information (picnic areas, shops, toilets...).

The Dordogne valley, UNESCO biosphere

In July 2012, UNESCO classified the Dordogne among the World Network of Biosphere Reserves!

It is in this preserved nature, that our routes will lead you to the feet of proud castles of the Middle Ages and typical villages classified among themost beautiful villages of France.

Canoeing on the Dordogne River

CARSAC - BEYNAC canoeing and kayaking course

Carsac - Beynac

The prettiest route of the Dordogne with countless beauties

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From 25€ for an adult in a canoe

CARSAC - BEYNAC canoeing and kayaking course

Parcours Vitrac - Beynac

The valley of the 5 castles and 4 most beautiful villages of France

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From 19€ for an adult in a canoe

CARSAC - BEYNAC canoeing and kayaking course

Parcours Cénac - Beynac

La Roque-Gageac, Castelnaud, Beynac... What happiness!

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From 17€ for an adult in a canoe

CARSAC - BEYNAC canoeing and kayaking course

Castelnaud - Beynac trail

The little raid! For those in a hurry or for an initiation before the adventure...

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From 11€ for an adult in a canoe

CARSAC - BEYNAC canoeing and kayaking course

Freedom canoe trip

A 2 to 5 day itinerant hike

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Map of Butterfly canoe routes

Our news

When a break is necessary

STOP your descent of the Dordogne is finished! After Beynac you are back at our canoe rental base. You have been brave, it's probably time for a break at the water's edge, no? ⏸️😋

La Roque Gageac and its castle of La Malartrie

🧐Historical zoom on the Dordogne with the castle of Malartrie, in La Roque Gageac . 🤩 ➡️ In the Middle Ages, the Dordogne provided a living for fishermen and gabariers in the village port. ➡️ In January 1957, a section of the cliff collapsed on a part of the village. The damage is...

Canoeing on the Dordogne

If you feel the need to disconnect, don't hesitate to change everything for a few days: Turn off the phone Trade in your car for a canoe Leave your house and take your tent.

The essentials

List of essentials to bring with you for a good canoeing day
Make a note and let's go!

Our 4 canoe routes on the Dordogne

🙋 At Canoës Butterfly 🦋 it's 4 memorable descents that we offer you. We ensure from 9 am, shuttles by bus 🚌 towards the points of departure which you will have chosen, then you will go down again the Dordogne at your rhythm 🛶 to join our base, where you...

Start of the 2022 season

OPEN ! Our team is in place to offer you a moment of relaxation and sharing on the Dordogne. If you are interested in canoeing down the river, meet us at the Pont du Pech in Castelnaud (24). Possibility to book online, or to meet on the spot. See you soon?
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