Here you are in the very heart of the Vézère Valley and the Black Périgord. Our team would be delighted to welcome you and to introduce you to the beautiful wilderness of the Vézère River with its very accessible waterway.
This hotspot of prehistory and medieval culture is also an ideal way to discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes by canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard.
Our canoe trails are at the heart of the most beautiful section of the Vézère valley, characterized by limestone cliffs, fantastic prehistorical sites and castles. The natural surroundings here are protected. The river is calm and shaded, its waters clear in the summer and perfect for swimming.
It is in this context that we have designed 6 different routes to allow you to enjoy the one that best suits your desires.
We are the only base in the Dordogne to hold the demanding QUALITÉ TOURISME ™ state mark! A reward for the smiles, advice, punctuality, safety and cleanliness of the equipment, which are our commitments.
Boats manufactured here and recyclable, annual cleaning of the river, vests washed with water, soap and elbow grease ... We are committed "Eco-Tourism in Vézère" , for preserve our exceptional territory.
Our bus first takes you up from the base upstream of the river, then you descend the Vézère at your own pace, without pressure, to the base where your car is waiting for you. No schedule, to be respected, no stress!
All our canoes and kayaks have "comfort backrests" at no extra charge. Enjoy your ride in the best conditions. Your back will thank you!
Shaded and free parking, changing rooms, toilets, picnic area by the water, cold drinks and ice cream, small snacking, free bouncy castle for children in July and August, nautical accessories store ... everything is in place to have a good time!
To vary the pleasures, we offer a very wide range of boats, ranging from single and double canoes and kayaks, to 5-seater XL canoes, not to mention stand-up paddle boards! Everyone sails on the Vézère with the boat that they prefer!
We take the time to explain how to steer, instructions and other important information to navigate with confidence. A real briefing.
Unique, practical and free, our guide in paper or digital version gives you a wealth of information on the river, its history, monuments, maps, fauna and the flora… For a clever stroll full of curiosity.
Our canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle base on the Vézère is located in Les Eyzies in the Dordogne and can be contacted by phone all year round to answer you, so if necessary, do not hesitate to contact us!
If you haven’t already done so, also consider consulting our Frequently Asked Questions, which often helps you find the information you need!
La marque d’État Qualité Tourisme™ : une qualité d’accueil exemplaire
Délivrée par l’État, la marque Qualité Tourisme™ est un gage de haute qualité en terme d’accueil et de prestation de séjour.
Notre établissement dispose de cette marque de reconnaissance. Cela signifie plusieurs choses, notamment les suivantes:
Nous avons une équipe attentive au développement durable à et votre confort: nous voulons que vous profitiez au maximum de votre expérience,
nous faisons découvrir une destination locale (cliquez ici pour plus d’informations sur les vacances locales),
nous assurons une prestation personnalisée,
notre écoute client est parmi les meilleures (questionnaire de satisfaction, analyse de l’e-reputation, traitement des réclamations..).
Ce gage de qualité est fourni suite à un audit réalisé par un client mystère.
Ce client passe l’établissement au peigne fin et le soumet à un nombre de tests allant de 250 à 600. Finalement, l’audit est validé uniquement si 85% des tests sont confirmés.
BOOKING INFORMATION
We are open until Friday September 29 with shuttle bus departures only at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., by telephone reservation.
So call us for more details and to book.
We are closed Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1, then open again until October 20 only by telephone reservation.
Sincerely,
the AVCK team