Lac de Gurson in the Dordogne
Are you planning a stay in a Périgord mobile home or tent at the 3-star La Cigaline campsite in the Dordogne?
Take advantage of your stay in the Périgord to spend half a day at Lac de Gurson near Villefranche-de-Lonchat, a 15-minute drive from the campsite.
A haven of peace between castle and leisure park
Laid out in 1970, Lac de Gurson is a man-made lake set in verdant countryside near Villefranche-de-Lonchat in the Dordogne. It lies in the heart of the Bergerac vineyards, a stone’s throw from a 17th-century château destroyed by fire, the ruins of which can be seen from the shore. Lac de Gurson is actually two lakes, 14 and 5 hectares in size. It is the main attraction of a 50-hectare site that also includes lawns, a wood, a leisure park and a picnic area, just a few kilometers from our campsite near Bergerac.
What to see and do at Lac de Gurson?
At Lac de Gurson, you’ll find a number of leisure and sports facilities to brighten up your day. The main beach, which is supervised in summer, is a safe swimming area ideal for young children and has been awarded the “Pavillon Bleu” label. If you prefer heated water, our campsite with swimming pool in the Dordogne is perfect for you. The leisure park offers a range of sporting activities for all ages, including archery, beach volleyball and orienteering. Water sports equipment is available for hire for kayaking, canoeing, rowing and kitesurfing. You can also go horse-riding or mountain-biking in the surrounding area or on the bike park trails, or walk along the paths that border the lake. If you’re visiting Lac de Gurson with young children or the elderly, take the yellow route around the large lake (2.5 km). The smaller lake is popular with licensed anglers, as is the Dordogne River on the campsite’s doorstep.
Practical information
Lac de Gurson lies 13 km south of the Dordogne campsite, between Villefranche-de-Lonchat and Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon. Access to the site is free of charge.
The parking lot is located on the edge of the main lake, a stone’s throw from the beach and children’s play area. Don’t hesitate to book at our campsite near Saint-Emilion to discover this magnificent lake.
