Campsite near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Limousin Riviera
A visit to a medieval city
Come and discover La Riviera Limousine, just a few minutes from the Écho du Malpas campsite in Corrèze. This charming medieval town on the right bank of the Dordogne is a delight for its architecture, and will surprise you with the peace and quiet it exudes as you stroll along its banks.
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne has a rich history: it all began in the High Middle Ages, when Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne was a simple fishing village. Legend has it that Rodolphe, Seigneur of the de Turenne family, was so impressed by the place that he decided to found a Benedictine abbey, the Abbey of Saint-Pierre, to attract pilgrims. The town grew rapidly around the abbey, with a rampart pierced by three fortified gates.
Stroll along the banks of the Dordogne River
Your steps will lead you to the banks of the Dordogne. Come and discover the quayside, a wonderful place to stroll and relax.
Start from the Penitents’ chapel and its surprising wall steeple, then head up the quay to find yourself back in the days of the Gabariers. Come aboard a Gabare for a trip on the Dordogne.
Let us tell you the story of their journey down the river to Libourne with their load of wood, and on the way back up with salt and colonial goods…
This walk will delight young and old alike. A great time ahead.
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, capital of strawberries
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is famous for its production of La Gariguette strawberries. If your stay at l’Écho du Malpas coincides with the Fête de la Fraise (second Sunday in May), reserve the day for this not-to-be-missed event.
There’s a full program: farmers’ market, writers’ salon, barge rides and… tasting a giant strawberry tart (900 kg of fruit and 8 m in diameter).
A real treat for the eyes and taste buds.
Campsite 25 minutes from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Leave by car or bike from l’Écho du Malpas (23 km) towards Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne. Take care when travelling along the Dordogne, as the road is winding and popular with cyclists and bikers. The scenery along the river is magnificent.
At the entrance to Brivezac, you have two options: either continue along this main road, the D12, towards Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, or take the bridge across the river to the left bank… At the end of the bridge, turn right, then a little further on, right again on the D116 and you’ll follow the river to the other entrance to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
In this town, we love strolling through the ancient streets around the abbey church, discovering the magnificent medieval architecture, lingering in the square with its shops and cafés , and ending up on the quays by the river for a ride on a gabare accompanied by a passionate storyteller .
