The valley of 5 castles and 4 of France's most beautiful villages

From Vitrac and its rock, the bastide town of Domme and La Roque-Gageac, built between cliff and river (two of France's most beautiful villages), the castles of Castelnaud and Marqueyssac, Fayrac and, to finish your descent, the famous castle of Beynac (the last of France's most beautiful villages). These are places that will leave you breathless with their beauty and history.

Distance: 16 km | Duration: about 3h30

Rates (per person)

Adult canoe trip: €21
Children aged 5 to 12 in canoe: €13
Adult or child kayak: €23
Changeable date option: €4

Shuttle schedules

10h00 - 11h00 - 12h00 - 13h00 - 14h00

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Michael F

12/09/2023

fun day amazing ride. If you have paddled a canoe before get the single side paddles. suggest the 12 KM ride for 55 year old+.

Evelyne

19/08/2023

Day on the river Book online. The team at the reception, departure and arrival were very pleasant and friendly. Satisfactory transport and equipment.

SquidJamHead

03/08/2023

Best canoe company in the area Helpful and friendly staff. Canoes were more comfortable and lighter than ones we've used with other companies. They have a back rest which makes a huge difference! We also like how you are transported to the start point first, and can make your way at your own pace without a deadline to be back at the finish point. Driver was good and van comfortable.

Michelle Kolk

19/07/2023

Huren kano Dordogne Alles was prima geregeld. Je wordt naar het start punt gebracht en kan op je eigen tijd naar het eind punt roeien. Prima service en zeer vriendelijk personeel. Top dag gehad.

KyleFP

17/07/2023

A Unique Experience A mix of site seeing, tanning, exercise and tactical manoeuvres. We booked online a few days in advance and opted for the 12km route from Cénac to Beynac. The staff were very helpful upon reaching the check-in location, and soon we were being driven to the starting location of our chosen route. The canoe journey was fun, picturesque, but also a lot of hard work. The river may have been busier due to the Summer period, so there were numerous canoes and tour boats which we had to avoid. Along the way we passed plenty of small villages and saw a number of castles on the hillsides. In total it took us around 2.5 hours to complete the journey back to base...without any stops. I would suggest going in your swimming trunks and taking a packed lunch/picnic - this way you can stop somewhere on route and enjoy a quick dip and a bite to eat. Definitely opt for the plastic container to keep your personal belongings dry. A trip worth taking and something we would do again.

lcldd

16/07/2023

Great experience! Great team, very friendly. Magnificent canoe trip, accessible to all. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Marlène C

03/07/2023

the wonderful valley of the 5 castles magnificent descent, it was a first for my son and me and we loved it. very good team on site.

Agapé D

29/05/2023

A wonderful souvenir of the Dordogne. A must-do Superb experience, top team. Go without hesitation. We had an eyeful. Take the bus to the starting point, the service is there. What more could you ask for?

Anke Steege

08/10/2023

Das sollte man unbedingt tun, eine tolle Strecke um Kanu zu fahren. Es ist super ruhig und man kann die Natur genießen. Zwischen durch auch Pausen zum essen machen, denn es kann überall angehalten werden. Eine wunderschöne Natur, kein Strassenlärm, oder irgendwelche Maschinen. Man sollte allerdings beachten, dass es nass werden könnte durch das Paddeln. Aber ich möchte es wieder machen, wenn ich dort bin.

Vincent Caurla

05/10/2023

At the top! I arrived on my 30th birthday and the saleswoman offered me the 16km descent. The staff were super friendly and attentive. It's a pity that the person in charge of the departures doesn't show beginners how to navigate, because we saw quite a few people struggling during the descent... it's quite fun to see from the outside anyway!

Sylviane Varon

26/09/2023

Great time on the Dordogne River. Canoës butterfly staff very friendly and well organized.

Fabienne Fauche

25/09/2023

We spent a pleasant day very well organized the team is very pleasant and very friendly to do again

Matt

23/09/2023

Great staff that are well organized. Getting the canoe was fast and efficient. Pickup was on time and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Arnaud Sandra

20/09/2023

Great outing!

Angelique Prigent

16/09/2023

Everything is superbly well organized and the staff very friendly. I would recommend

Jon D

13/09/2023

Super helpful and fitted my daughter and I in without a booking. A brilliant trip down the river that we won't forget

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Vitrac - Beynac canoe route

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Map of canoe routes

Rates (per person)

Shuttle schedules

Book online

Vitrac - Beynac canoe route

Reservation details

Reservation options

Choice of boat

Want to keep your stuff dry?

As a gift?

Map of canoe routes

Randonnée Liberté program

First day

Arrival around 9:00 am at the Butterfly canoe base.

Departure from Beaulieu (5-day canoe trip)

Departure from Carennac (4-day canoe trip)

Departure from Meyronne (3-day canoe trip)

Departure from Souillac (2-day canoe trip)

Last day Carsac / Beynac 25 km

End of the hike.