Camping in the Lot: destination for heritage, nature and gastronomy
The Dordogne Valley,the amazing trip close to the campsite!
Close to Rocamadour, come and discover Le Ventoulou, our 4-star campsite located in the Lot department at the northern end of the Occitanie region, between the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. A rental in the Lot is the promise of a stay in a department that draws its character from the limestone plateaus cut by the Lot Valley, the Dordogne Valley and the Célé Valley. The promise of a stay in a campsite with swimming pool, in a department with many opportunities, ideal for a weekend break or a real family vacation…
The different landscapescamping in the Lot
If you stay in a mobile home in the Lot, you’ll have the opportunity to discover 5 types of landscape. More precisely, natural regions marked by economic, geological and cultural particularities. These terroirs, with their strong, distinctive identities, make up the richness of a resolutely authentic department that offers itself to you in the best possible way during a stay at your Lot le Ventoulou campsite. A short presentation before you arrive:
- The Causse: This is the most distinctive landscape you’ll discover from your campsite with swimming pool in the Lot. The vegetation of juniper and stunted oak gives it a Mediterranean tone, while the rivers have sculpted the most spectacular cliffs. A little paradise for walkers and hikers! Don’t hesitate to ask for information on the best sites and most beautiful trails at the Lot Le Ventoulou campsite reception.
- Limargue: Soils of limestone, marl, soft clay and sometimes sandstone capture the sediments of the Jurassic period. Today, Limargue is a fertile land that seems to vacillate between the dry plateaus of the Causses and the poplar and walnut woods of Ségala…
- La Bouriane: to the north-west of your campsite in the Lot and north-east of the Lot-et-Garonne, pockets of ferruginous sand give it its ochre hue.
- Quercy Blanc: The molasses of Quercy Blanc forms a gentle relief of ridges and small valleys. Staying in a mobile home in the Lot, this soothing landscape is recommended for those who don’t dare take on the more demanding hiking trails.
- Ségala: Located in the north-east of the Lot, Ségala is the highest region in the department. Its primary bedrock, mountain landscapes and geographical location link it to the Cantal and Massif Central regions. During your camping holiday in the Lot, the Ségala region invites you to discover landscapes that are less bucolic but just as spectacular!
Camping in the Lotand heritage
A mobile home at the Lot le Ventoulou campsite will let you explore an area steeped in prehistory. A thousand years of history have created a privileged environment, marked by a heritage of exceptional underground sites of international renown. If you’re staying in a mobile home in the Lot, start with the most famous of them all, the Gouffre de Padirac. Perhaps less famous, but just as remarkable, are the Lacave caves and the Pech-Merle cave, which are also well worth a visit to the heated swimming pool at Le Ventoulou campsite.
If you’ve chosen to spend your next family getaway at a campsite in the Lot, you’ll also have the opportunity to marvel at the three great Occitanie sites sheltered by the department: Rocamadour, a major stage on the route to Santiago de Compostela, Figeac and the Célé valley, Cahors in the Lot Valley, with its famous Valentré Bridge (or “Devil’s Bridge”!)
Last but not least, a visit to the villages of Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Autoire, Loubressac, Cardaillac, Carennac and Capdenac-le-Haut, all listed among the most beautiful villages in France, is a must for lovers of our architectural heritage on mobile home vacations in the Lot.
Camping Lotand unspoilt nature
If you’ve chosen to stay at the Lot le Ventoulou campsite, it’s probably because you know you’ll be able to enjoy a pleasant, authentic stay in a region that’s no less authentic. With natural areas covering 70% of its territory, the Lot enjoys a particularly well-preserved environment. Its night sky, free of light pollution, the famous ” triangle noir du Quercy“, is a privileged place for observation.
You should also know that the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy has been awarded the “Geopark of the World” label by UNESCO, which recognizes areas with a remarkable geological heritage.
Whether on foot or by bike, from your rental accommodation in the Lot, the natural beauty and authenticity of the department are fully revealed from April 7 to September 24, when Le Ventoulou campsite is open. Here you’ll find nature to explore and plenty of outdoor leisure activities:
- 1,500 km of marked trails,
- 475 km of rivers and 1,500 km of streams
Last but not least, how could we not mention the pleasures of good food in one of France’s most gourmet departments? A land of excellent local produce and gastronomy, the Lot region awakens the taste buds with truffles, foie gras, lamb, Quercy melon and Cahors Malbec wine.
The Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy has been awarded the “Geopark of the World” label by UNESCO, recognizing areas with a remarkable geological heritage.
The Lot has three major Occitanie sites: Rocamadour-Vallée de la Dordogne, Figeac-Vallées du Lot et du Célé, Cahors-Vallée du Lot.
The villages of Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Autoire, Loubressac, Cardaillac, Carennac and Capdenac-le-Haut have been classified among the most beautiful villages in France.
On foot or by bike, the Lot’s natural beauty and authenticity are revealed to the full. You’ll find plenty of nature to explore and a host of outdoor leisure activities:
- 1,500 km of marked trails,
- 475 km of rivers and 1,500 km of streams
A land of excellent local produce and gastronomy, the Lot region awakens the taste buds with truffles, foie gras, lamb, Quercy melon and Cahors Malbec wine.
