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Les Falaises
The village of Gluges near Martel offers a spectacular bathing spot beneath a rocky cliff. Run by owner Pierre Circal for the past 20 years, "Les Falaises" (the cliffs) offers numerous activities: canoeing, climbing, spelunking, camping (including camper rentals) and motocross.
Website: http://www.camping-lesfalaises.com/
Contact: Tel 05 65 37 37 78; E-mail : contact@camping-lesfalaises.com
The Lot River
Le Moulin View
Located between Cahors and Figeac in the village of Saint-Sulpice, "Le Moulin View" (The Old Mill) offers an intimate excursion on the banks of the Célé River, a tributary to the Lot. Activities include canoes and kayaks rentals, heated pool, mini golf, badminton, volleyball, soccer, tables tennis and mini golf. The season runs from May to September.
Website: www.camping-du-cele.fr/activite/index.html
Contact: Tel: 05 65 40 87 55
The Célé River
Le Vieux Chêne
Located in a valley near the village of Montvallent, "Le Vieux Chêne" (The Old Chestnut Tree) river spot on the banks of the Dordogne offers a host of amenities for those looking to get out of the summer heat: vehicle parking, picnic tables, fire pits and a tree swing. The site takes its name from a massive chestnut taken, now fallen, that remains on the grounds. Visitors may also avail themselves of the site's namesake restaurant that offers a large seating capacity, a swimming pool and musical events late into the night (Open April to October).
Les Berges de Caix
Located in the village of Luzech west of Cahors, "Les berges de Caix" (The banks of the Caix) offers an a nice beach on the right band of the Lot River. Accommodations include a man-made sandy beach, camping site, restaurant (Aux Quatre Vins), lifeguards, ping-pong, trampolines, bowling, evening karaoke and boat rentals. A beach bar serves alcohol. Open from July to August.
Website: http://www.caixbasenautique.fr/
Contact: 05 65 21 07 86
RIVERS
The Dordogne River
Le Bief Sur le Lot
Located in the town of Bouziès near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, "le bief sur le Lot" offers a converted beach on a bend of the Lot river. Accommodations include safety monitoring, a snack bar, picnic area, canoes and paddle boats. Small access road along the Célé surrounding Bouziès also offer a more secluded and calm environment for picnics and bathing.
Website: http://www.saint-cirqlapopie.com/nature/au-fil-du-lot/baignade
Contact: Tel: 05 65 31 31 31, email: info@saint-cirqlapopie.com
Rivers in Le Lot
Le Lot is blessed with three great rivers that underpin the very fabric of the culture: the Lot, the Dordogne, and the Célé. The Lotois look to the rivers during the heat of the summer months for day-long picnics, sunbathing and the fresh water. Strong ecological norms nationally and locally allow for a safe bathing environment. Tree swings abound. Several natural lakes also serve as waterparks.