Le Paradis

St Léon, Dordogne

Tents open: 22 Apr - 17 Sep

An outstanding parc with excellent amenities and a friendly family atmosphere. With excellent canoeing too, it's a Camp4Less favourite. All credit for the excellence of this parc is due to the wonderful Dutch owners. Their warmth and friendliness is legendary among Camp4Less families, who return time and again to Le Paradis. The superb facilities include two large swimming pools, all surrounded by attractive trees, flowering shrubs and tennis courts. However, the parc's focal point is the lovely little courtyard with its popular bar and restaurant. In high season, an 'animateur' arranges a variety of sports events, 'soirées', weekly discos in the bar and daily canoe or kayak trips on the River Vézère, which flows right past the parc. That's the beauty of Le Paradis, it is set amidst France's loveliest countryside, close to the meandering rivers of the Dordogne.

Attractions

Prehisto Park 
Theme park which traces the evolution of man from 1500BC. Animations throughout the park for children. Craftsmen using only the tools which would have been available at the time.

Aquarium du Perigord Noir 
Europe's largest private aquarium. More than 200 metres of aquariums displaying fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.
Bar/snack, free parking, handicapped access, picnic area, souvenirs.

Musée National de Préhistoire 
The National Museum of Prehistory which reflects ever expanding archeological research. It is the most important collection of items from the Paleolithic era in France.
Guided tours available

Le Gouffre de Padirac 
The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river - by lift or stairs - to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long.
Restaurants shops and picnic area. Free parking.

Lascaux Caves 
The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200 metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, 'the great hall of the bulls' and the 'painted gallery'. One of the most renowned archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The caves were discovered in 1940 by teenagers.

Quercyland 
Waterpark with 6 pools and a variety of slides.

Château Castelnaud 
The most popular château in southern france. Built high on a hill in the 13th century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum of Medieval Warfare since 1985

Les Jardins de Marqueyssac 
The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best kept gardens in France. There is a nature pavillion displaying flora and fauna from around the Dordogne. Light show in July and August on Thursdays. Free parking.

Château de Milandes 
Old home of Josephine Baker the famouse musical hall singer. Built 1489 in a wooded region between Castelnaud & Berbiguiéres. Falconry displays several times per day. Restaurant on site. Night flights to observe the chateau from the house's own captive hot air ballon..

Château de Hautefort 
One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest france, classified as a historical monument. Built between 1630 and 1670. Surrounded by superb gardens.

Emplacements

• Surface: Grass.
• Shade: Some have some.
• Pitch Size: 80-200 m².