Beaupouyet Vineyard Forest
Looking for an unusual activity for your summer vacations? Explore the Forêt du Vignoble in Beaupouyet. For a quality stay in the Dordogne, consider booking at Camping Dordogne. This campsite with a swimming pool heated to 28°C is the ideal place to share unforgettable moments with friends or family. To get to the Forêt du Vignoble from our campsite near Périgueux, allow around 20 minutes.
A majestic space
Covering an immense area of 150 hectares, the Forêt du Vignoble includes the public forests of Mussidan and Saint Médard. As you walk through it, you’ll come across landmarks such as the Vignoble Barn and the Pink House. Also, a small fountain hidden by ferns is linked to a legend. It is said that its water once had the power to preserve the unions of young spouses, as the bride and groom would cheat on their wedding rings in it. Accessible all year round free of charge just a few kilometers from our riverside campsite in the Dordogne, this area is also ideal for hiking and horse-riding. You can also bring your mountain bike to explore the surrounding area. You’ll be enchanted by the wealth of local flora and fauna, from asphodel and heather to orchids and lychnis.
Explore the trail of Petit Poucet
The Enchanted Forest in the heart of the Beaupouyet vineyards is a magical land that will delight children. Various circuits have been laid out to create a world as fantastic as it is exciting. As you embark on the Little Thumb trail with your children, you’ll share in an incredible adventure. All you have to do is follow the red bonnets along the way to find the hidden objects and characters from this famous tale. The trail covers a distance of 2.32 km, which you can explore in approximately 45 minutes. This easy trail ranges in altitude from 91 to 117 m, with gradients of 21 m.
Tour details
Starting from the hut, an arrow bearing the words “En compagnie de Poucet” (In the company of Tom Thumb) announces the start of the hike. This path takes you into the heart of the woods, where you’ll need to take several detours. Following the sign “Chemin du Picataou”, you’ll find the first object in the puzzle: the axe. Next, you’ll see the hut. At this point, you’ll have to keep walking: a drawing of a red bonnet will indicate that you’re on the right track. A junction will then appear, and you’ll have to take a winding descent, taking care to follow the red dots drawn on the trees. To avoid getting wet, be sure to cross over the paddles along the way. Once you’ ve reached the arboretum, continue on to the forest house, taking care not to be ambushed by the evil ogre. At this point, another object is waiting to be revealed. Next, you’ll see the “Pita Foun” fountain, and you’ll need to find the last mystery object before rejoining the main path and returning to your starting point before returning to the comfort of your mobile home in the Dordogne.
