Village les Eyzies, Périgord
Village les Eyzies, Dordogne
Canoë sur la Dordogne, Périgord
Randonné en quad, Dordogne
VTT en Dordogne
The Gîte is located just a stone's throw from Les Eyzies, a village known worldwide for its many caves and prehistoric paintings. Situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir and on the banks of the Vézère river, our campsite in Les Eyzies is an ideal starting point to discover the Dordogne.
All of these riches mean that Les Eyzies claims the status of World Capital of Prehistory. Moreover, the first remains of our ancestor, the Cro-Magnon man, have been found in Les Eyzies.
No wonder then that the National Museum of Prehistory was opened in Les Eyzies, in the fortress that was built against the cliff.
Les Eyzies is a tourist village, with lots of restaurants and souvenir shops. In the summer, many village festivals are organised. There is music, fireworks and good food!
In the village you will find two bakeries, a butcher's shop and a grocery shop for basic necessities. In addition, Les Eyzies has a post office and cash dispensers.
At the Tourist Office, you will find all the information you need to discover all the secrets of the Périgord Noir.
A gîte in the World Capital of Prehistory - Les Eyzies!
The Vézère valley has many caves and prehistoric shelters. Many of these sites have been classified as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO as "Prehistoric Sites and Ornate Caves of the Vézère Valley". Most of these caves can be found in Les Eyzies or its surroundings. Some examples of prehistoric sites recognised by UNESCO are the Font de Gaume cave, the Combarelles cave, or the troglodytic villages of La Roque st Christophe and La Madeleine.All of these riches mean that Les Eyzies claims the status of World Capital of Prehistory. Moreover, the first remains of our ancestor, the Cro-Magnon man, have been found in Les Eyzies.
No wonder then that the National Museum of Prehistory was opened in Les Eyzies, in the fortress that was built against the cliff.
Gîte near Les Eyzies - village services
To get to Les Eyzies from the campsite, you just have to go down the hill. After only two kilometres, you arrive in the centre of the village.Les Eyzies is a tourist village, with lots of restaurants and souvenir shops. In the summer, many village festivals are organised. There is music, fireworks and good food!
In the village you will find two bakeries, a butcher's shop and a grocery shop for basic necessities. In addition, Les Eyzies has a post office and cash dispensers.
At the Tourist Office, you will find all the information you need to discover all the secrets of the Périgord Noir.