Le Moulin du Duellas
Would you like to take a peaceful trip along the water during your vacation at our Dordogne campsite?
The gabare at the Moulin du Duellas in Saint-Martial-d’Artenset will delight you.
The mill hosts exhibitions open to the public and invites you to visit its biodiversity garden throughout the season.
River trip in the Dordogne
Board a gabare on the “Isle”, the river at the edge of the campsite, west of the Dordogne, for a commented cruise lasting over an hour.
Let your guide take you back to the days of the gabariers. Admire the wild flora and fauna along the peaceful journey.
Finally, marvel like a child at the only manual lock still in operation in Périgord. Your guide performs this physical maneuver.
There are two ways to get to the Moulin du Duellas. It takes less than 10 minutes by car in the direction of Périgueux.
Or take advantage of the cycle route that leads to the mill via a footbridge over the Isle river. The “voie verte” cycle route runs for 100 km between Périgueux and the Gironde.
The Moulin du Duellas in Périgord
The Moulin du Duellas between Périgueux and Bordeaux is an ancient water mill that served several purposes. Initially, it was used to grind flour.
Then it was used to cut wood. Finally, its last function was to generate electricity using hydraulic power.
In the late 1990s, the commune of Saint-Martial-d’Artenset decided to keep its heritage alive. The mill has become a tourist and cultural site, hosting several artists’ exhibitions throughout the season.
So when you’re passing through, don’t hesitate to enter the building to admire their work.
Biodiversity Garden and Canoe
Leaving the museum or the gabare, take a break at the mill restaurant for refreshments. Continue on to the educational and ecological biodiversity garden. The “Paysages” association organizes many activities for children.
You are free to visit the garden, and the leaflets in the beds tell you about the various aromatic and medicinal plants present. Vegetables are also present in this garden. Fauna is of course preserved and nests in the insect shelters.
At the Moulin du Duellas you can take a canoe trip, with several options available. As you paddle along, you’ll discover a flora and fauna that will give you an exceptional moment of tranquillity and zenitude.
the surrounding area of the Dordogne campsite
