Les Ondines, a 4 star campsite in Souillac
Les Ondines is a lush campsite running alongside the banks of the Dordogne, in Souillac, within the Lot department. This establishment with a human dimension, extending over a six hectare surface area, proves the perfect refuge to reconnect with nature amidst the magnificent countryside in the Dordogne region. Rated 4 star, it is a member of the Flower Campings group.
Les Ondines, a campsite halfway between Rocamadour and Sarlat
On the Les Ondines campsite, a genuine green setting between the Causses du Quercy regional nature park, Dordogne valley and Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) region, there is a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. This holiday resort proves perfect for a “nature and discovery” holiday as a family, couple or with friends!
The first thing to notice on arrival at this Souillac establishment, is the peace and quiet, tranquillity and serenity which emanate from here. The smiles of the reception team, lush vegetation, sunshine, the sound of the Dordogne river in the distance....this campsite oozes holidays! Your traditional camping pitch with electricity, or including the “Freecamp” Premium option with a sanitary block cabin and private kitchen, is waiting just for you. Once settled in, let reconnection with nature commence!
If you’re anxious to spend your holiday in the great outdoors, without giving up a certain level of comfort, a varied range of mobile homes, some equipped and laid out specially for people with mobility difficulties, is also on offer on Les Ondines. Air conditioning, television, one, two or three bedrooms depending on the size of your family or group of friends, equipped kitchen, shaded garden furniture set...You’ll certainly find something for you amongst this campsite’s offering! Special mention for the lovely log cabins on stilts…
Come and recharge your batteries on the banks of the Dordogne
You can walk into the town centre of Souillac from the campsite. You can do your shopping here. However, be aware that in the large Les Ondines reception, there is a bread outlet with the option for breakfast delivery and grocery with fresh produce, regional specialities, toiletries and drinks. You can also sit down at one of the campsite restaurant tables, which serves cuisine with local flavours, on the shaded terrace running alongside the swimming pool.
The swimming pool, a location where you’ll be delighted to make the most of the plentiful sunshine in the Dordogne, in the shade of a parasol. A large swimming pool, 20 metres long, to do the crawl or breast-stroke, a shallow paddling pool for the safety of the very young and water heated to 26°C! Do you dream of swimming in the Dordogne river? The campsite, running alongside the river, offers you the opportunity! In addition, from this campsite, you’ll also be able to go canoeing and paddle boarding on the river…
A playground, bouncy castle and treetop adventure course only 20 metres from the campsite delight children. In addition, every morning from Monday to Friday during the school holidays, qualified activity leaders welcome young holidaymakers aged 6 to 12, offering them the chance to take part in fun play workshops. Olympiads and sports competitions for all the family are also on offer, as well as dance evenings, karaoke nights and shows for all ages!
Explore the natural beauty of the Périgord
The Les Ondines campsite has a fantastic geographical location, enabling you to discover the Lot department, Dordogne valley and Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. You’ll find exceptional tourist attractions here, such as the medieval village of Rocamadour, clinging to the cliff side, Lacave caves or even the Gouffre de Padirac (a series of underground caverns). Your children can learn about the evolution of the species, from the Big Bang to the Neolithic era at the Préhisto Dino Parc dinosaur theme park, and watch an impressive fight with animatronic dinosaurs!
Just a stone’s throw from the campsite, sports enthusiasts can hire a bike to cover the trails which run alongside the Dordogne river. In a few pedal strokes, you’ll be in the centre of the delightful town of Souillac and will discover the Sainte-Marie abbey church, dating back to the 12th century. You can also admire the loveliest castles in the Dordogne during a boat trip along the river, aboard a replica of the 18th century gabare (flat-bottomed boat).
Lastly, stop in the must-see medieval town of Sarlat la Canéda, famous for its unique historic heritage. Worth knowing this is the town which, taking France as a whole, has the highest density of listed historic monuments and buildings (with the Monument Historique designation) to its credit! A genuine outdoor museum! You only have to stroll in the alleyways and streets and look up to admire the wealth of architecture. This is also the perfect location to stock up on gourmet delights in the Périgord: Foie gras (duck or goose-liver delicacy), truffles, nuts, goat’s cheeses, wines and various strawberry varieties...
