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The Dordogne flows for over 300 miles through South West
France. It is the longest River running from Massif Central
along Bergerac and Bordeaux to Royan
by the Atlantic Ocean. The Dordogne is wide and shallow
with rocks on its bed and sandy beaches along the way. It
is France's cleanest river, and is great for all kinds of
water sports like pike fishing, wind surfing and
water skiing. The river consists of an upper section with
many dams, a flat central part flowing through a mountain
range, and from Bergerac to the ocean, flowing freeling through
scenic landscape.
Travelling by river is a great way to see Provincial France
in all her glory. The river starts in the Massif Central and
runs its course to a point 20km north of the Dordogne. The
most beautiful curves lies around the town of Cenac.
It's a safe route and a guide is not necessary, but always
wear a life jacket when kayaking. The Dordogne is a picturesque
site and many beautiful chateaux and scenery. The river was
once a vital economic byway transporting wine and oak. Today
it has been harnessed and creates huge quantities of hydroelectric
power. Historic sites can be visited along the way like the
grottes de Lacave in Pinsac, or the Castlenaud museum
of medieval warfare in Beynac. |
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Christina La Monica enjoys the breathtaking scenery of the
Dordogne River
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