Unnamed Road, 24220, Castels et Bézenac
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Riverside parking on a private field by the Dordogne, maximum six vehicles. Free; must stay clean to prevent closure. Beautiful, calm location despite nearby road. Evening mosquitoes; access via path on left before the bridge. Popular spot with hiking and swimming opportunities. Note: June 2026 saw green algae saturation making water unsuitable for swimming.
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Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
We came for lunch but did not stay because in this June heatwave the water was completely covered with green algae, very shallow, and there was very little water at the start of the season. We decided to change sites. Otherwise, the place is pleasant. The field had been mown. We were alone.Translating
Beautiful pitch on the banks of the Dordogne, quiet despite being close to the road.Translating
Remember that this field is private and must be kept clean or it may be closed. It is easier to park near the boat-launch area. Access via the track on the left before the bridge. This evening, six vehicles is the absolute maximum!Translating
Great quiet pitch with the Dordogne in the background and mosquitoes. Life here can seem frightening at first, but it is very easy to park all along the bank.Translating
Very quiet and pleasant place. Several possible pitches along the track.Translating
Great place. No need to worry about the bumpy dirt track; it opens up after the first bend.Translating
Alone facing the Dordogne. Some passing walkers and cyclists. Magical mosquitoes that appear at dusk and then disappear!Translating
Very busy place, but there is room for everyone. It should be noted that the place is very clean. Access is relatively easy, but drive at walking pace so you do not raise too much dust or inconvenience others.Translating
Great place to cool off and relax. Perfect for visiting lots of beautiful things in the surrounding area.Translating
Great spot, very clean—please preserve it! Mosquitoes are present. We parked under the trees by the water. Hot-air balloons at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning! Do not hesitate to cross the bridge to visit the museum or simply have a drink at the museum café. Very pleasant team, animals welcome, and a charming, unusual setting. Carrefour supermarket in Saint-Cyprien, 50 minutes on foot straight ahead from the spot.Translating
The place is superb and quiet, with the possibility of swimming, and we were not bothered by mosquitoes. We stayed for two nights. A few other travellers were around, but there was plenty of space, so it was not a problem.Translating
Direct access to the Dordogne, including for canoes and the shuttle for their trucks! Woken at 8 a.m. by hot-air balloons—magical. Seven vehicles, but enough space. Walking and mountain-bike paths nearby and, for sporty visitors, a cycle route along the railway and the Dordogne. Hamlets beyond the main road. It takes 20 minutes to reach Beynac, where you can find rubbish containers and shops. Great.Translating
Very good spot on the banks of the Dordogne with direct access. It is busy, but everyone has their own space.Translating
Quiet place with little traffic, but well known, as there were about ten of us. Everyone still had space. A small descent leads to a swimming spot at the foot of the site. Lots of mosquitoes, as expected near the water, and the ground is difficult to level in places.Translating
Quiet place with access for swimming. Stayed two nights.Translating
Beautiful, quiet place directly overlooking the Dordogne. Just before the bridge, turn left onto a small track. Ideal for one night.Translating
Haha, one person says there are no rubbish bins—which is normal, it is a field—and another says there are rubbish-bin smells. How is that possible if there are none? Anyway, a very good spot for a quiet night by the water. Access is tricky for large motorhomes, but I got through with a 7.5-tonne vehicle.Translating
No services, no rubbish bin. Access track difficult for low vehicles. Swimming possible.Translating
Good for one night, but there are unpleasant rubbish-bin smells.Translating