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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, FR

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Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Black Périgord region with the Canoe Butterfly tour. Glide along the majestic Dordogne River in a canoe or kayak, immersing yourself in the tranquil nature surrounding you. As you navigate the river at your own pace, you'll encounter five enchanting medieval castles and their vibrant historic villages. The Dordogne is a designated world biosphere reserve, and you may even catch glimpses of fascinating wildlife such as kingfishers, cygnons, and frogs. All equipment, including lifejackets and paddles, will be provided for your convenience. Expert advice and initiation sessions can be arranged upon request. You'll also receive a helpful paper guide to assist you during your descent. To ensure seamless transportation, a shuttle service will whisk you from the base to the starting point. Embark on this extraordinary adventure and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the Black Périgord.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Discover 5 medieval castles in Black Périgord
Experience a unique moment of relaxation in nature
See wild animals like kingfishers and cygnons
Receive equipment, advice, and a paper guide
Enjoy transportation to the starting point

Included

Private transportation
Paddle
Safety jacket
Canoe
Insurance

Not included

Bottled water

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More about this experience

Notre produit, le Canoe Butterfly, vous invite à découvrir la vallée des 5 châteaux au cœur du Périgord Noir. En canoë ou en kayak, descendez la Dordogne à votre rythme et profitez d'un moment unique de détente en pleine nature. Vous découvrirez des châteaux merveilleux datant du Moyen Âge ainsi que leurs villages historiques colorés. Classée comme réserve de biosphère mondiale, la Dordogne vous permettra d'observer des animaux sauvages tels que des martin-pêcheurs, des cygnes ou même des grenouilles. Qu'est-ce qui vous attend avec le Canoe Butterfly ? Vous bénéficierez de tout l'équipement nécessaire (gilet de sauvetage, pagaies, embarcation) pour votre location. De plus, des conseils vous seront donnés pour votre descente et une initiation est possible sur demande. Vous recevrez également un guide papier de votre descente pour vous orienter une fois sur l'eau. Enfin, pour le transport, une navette vous conduira de la base au point de départ de votre parcours. Ce produit s'adresse à tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre une expérience unique au contact de la nature et de l'histoire. Que vous soyez un amateur de canoë-kayak, un passionné de châteaux médiévaux ou simplement à la recherche d'une activité relaxante en plein air, le Canoe Butterfly est fait pour vous. Que vous soyez seul, en couple, en famille ou entre amis, vous apprécierez cette aventure en pleine nature. Pourquoi réserver cette expérience ? Le Canoe Butterfly vous offre la possibilité de découvrir des paysages époustouflants, d'explorer des châteaux fascinants et de vous détendre au rythme tranquille de la Dordogne. Vous pourrez observer la faune sauvage, vous immerger dans l'histoire de la région et profiter d'une journée inoubliable en plein air. De plus, grâce à l'équipe expérimentée sur place, vous serez entre de bonnes mains et bénéficierez de conseils personnalisés pour profiter au maximum de votre descente en canoë. Bon à savoir : La durée totale de l'activité varie entre 60 et 300 minutes, vous laissant amplement de temps pour découvrir les châteaux et les villages pittoresques le long de la Dordogne. Le point de rencontre se situe entre la ville de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle et le Château des Milandes au Pont du Pech (pont ferroviaire). L'équipement nécessaire à la descente vous sera fourni, et une navette assurera vos déplacements de la base au point de départ. Préparez-vous à une journée de détente, d'aventure et de découverte lors de cette expérience unique en canoë.

About this product

How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

The base is located between the town of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and the Chateau des Milandes at the Pont du Pech (railway bridge).

Canoës Loisirs EURL- Canoes Butterfly, Le Pont du Pech, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, FR

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

(31)

4.5 (31)

X9208GRmichaelf

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

SquidJamHead

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.

KyleFP

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.

Teresa_A

One of the best activities we have ever done on a vacation! Beautiful scenery with castles above and charming villages to visit along the way. It rates more than 5 star!

Ibby H

Hello, we made a booking for Monday but we realised that we are 2 hours away from the destination. We have tried to call and email various times about a refund and have had no reply. I am happy to change the review if this is resolved, the booking was made under Sharon Hearn. I look forward to hearing from you.

639allyw

Very friendly, welcoming company - easy process of booking online, checking in and getting equipment, great site and route options. Canoes were comfortable too - with back rests! Best canoe service we’ve had in a long time!

Dana_B

This was a great way to experience the beauty of the region. The staff was friendly and very helpful with my limited french. The operation was run very smoothly from check in, to launch, to landing.

Sophie111111111111

We’ve canoed on the Dordogne rive a million times over the years. Just tried Butterfly for the first time because it’s base station is usually located on the south bank between Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and Envaux. The advantage is that the base station is less manic than others cheek by jowl in St Vincent de Cosse, Beynac, Cenac. We left our cars there and were bused up to a quiet spot just upstream from Cenac for the 14km classic going Cenac La Roque-Gageac (stopped for ice cream and swim on beach just downstream of La Roque) then Castelnaud then Beynac then delightful quiet last 1km from Beynac to the Butterfly stop. Delightful because you’ve left behind the crowds at Beynac. Staff nice, helpful, acceptable English. Good triple canoes and single kayaks. We took a mixture and swapped. Allow lots of time so you can swap for picnic ice creams and swims. We took 2pm coach and got back to base late at 7pm. We do like to take out time though. Great value for money when you do it that slowly! PS my teen has special needs and can swim but can’t paddle. Like all local canoe companies here that’s no prob with them. He just sits in the boats and lets us paddle...

Julie C

We are staying on holiday near les milandes and saw canoes butterfly. We made enquiries the day before our trip just in case we needed to book. They took our name and start time but didn't need payment until we hired the canoe. On the day we drove to the large car park and parked in the shade. We took out the small amount of items we needed for the day. At the cabin we paid for a 3 person canoe and a box to put our belongings in. We didn't have to pay any deposit. We could pay by cash or card. We then waited about 5 minutes and a large bus took us to vitrac this would give us 16km of river back to where we started. You could choose 5km or 25km also. When we got off the bus we gave our receipt to the guy who spoke perfect English, and he fitted us with life jackets and gave us our box. We could also choose our oars. We were then taken to the river to the boat where he gave us a push off the side. We were told our return point was on the left bank after the 5th bridge. We had no time limit as long as we returned the canoe before they closed. There were several places to pull in along the bank if we wanted to stop and you can get in the water if you wanted too. It was even quite bearable. Just watch the currant. Great views of the castle at Beynac. There were snack bars and toilets if you needed them on the way. Part way down the river there was a man in the river taking photos if you wanted to buy them so take some change. We are here for 2 weeks so we are planning to go again next week

sierradante15

We went on a 5-hr canoe ride, stopped for lunch at La Guiguette for a fab duck meal, then canoed to La Roque, stopped for ice cream, then finished at Butterfly Canoe. The service was friendly & efficient. We will be using their service again every year:-)

Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator

2024-04-25 08:31

Canoe Butterfly