Campsites with rock climbing near Limoges

Hidden between show-stoppers like Loire Valley and the Dordogne, it’s perhaps understandable that France’s Haute-Vienne department and its capital, Limoges, don’t get much love from travellers. But for campers who like to escape the beaten track, that’s all the more reason to swing by! Tucked away in the agricultural plains of western France, Limoges’ claim to fame is its fine porcelain, which it’s produced for more than two centuries, but the city also makes a strategic base to explore three Regional Natural Parks. Check into a municipal campsite, family campsite, or Hipcamp, and go exploring.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Hidden between show-stoppers like Loire Valley and the Dordogne, it’s perhaps understandable that France’s Haute-Vienne department and its capital, Limoges, don’t get much love from travellers. But for campers who like to escape the beaten track, that’s all the more reason to swing by! Tucked away in the agricultural plains of western France, Limoges’ claim to fame is its fine porcelain, which it’s produced for more than two centuries, but the city also makes a strategic base to explore three Regional Natural Parks. Check into a municipal campsite, family campsite, or Hipcamp, and go exploring.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camping des bastides

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17km from Limoges · 85 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Salles, Aquitaine

Camping familial au milieu d'une forêt de chênes. Ouvert à l'année. Restaurant, bar, snack, piscine, jacuzzi, terrain multisport, jeux pour enfants et bien d'autres choses pour votre confort. Le calme de la localisation du camping vous promet des vacances reposantes. Le Périgord vous offre une multitude de magnifiques lieux à visiter.

2. Le Bivouac

54km from Limoges · 21 units · Tents · Saint Jean De Luz, Aquitaine

In the Dordogne, the land is located in the heart of Black Périgord, 8 km from Sarlat, a few hundred meters from the river Dordogne in the Golden Triangle, between Beynac, Marqueyssac and its hanging gardens, Castelnaud , Eyrignac and manor house, La Roque Gageac, Fayrac, and Les Milandes, the castle of the famous Josephine Baker.

3. Les Truffières de Dordogne - Eden

73km from Limoges · 5 units · Tents · Saint Geniès, Aquitaine

Head to the Dordogne to breathe the fresh air at our Sarlat campsite! Raphaël and his entire team, from the Eden Villages La Bouquerie campsite, welcome you for an unforgettable stay, in the heart of a green park surrounded by nature! It is the ideal campsite to spend the holidays of your dreams, lively or relaxing, in a family and friendly atmosphere! On the program: entertainment from morning to evening for the whole family and for the youngest unforgettable memories with the animators of our children's clubs and teens' clubs! Stay at our Sarlat La Bouquerie campsite, an idyllic place to build the most beautiful holiday memories! You will discover or rediscover the Périgord noir, this magnificent region with many activities. Want to explore the Dordogne? Opt for a river trip aboard a canoe, you will come across pretty fortified castles and picturesque villages on your way. Need a relaxing time? Then go to our aquatic area and bask in the sun, by the heated swimming pool of our campsite near Sarlat.

4. Glamping Aquitaine Home Sweet Lodge

40km from Limoges · 6 units · Glamping · Aquitaine

SMALL SCALE – TRANQUILITY – FANTASTIC VIEW These are the key terms of our holiday park "Glamping Aquitaine", in the heart of the Department of La Dordogne, France. Glamping is a form of camping, but at « home Sweet Lodge » it is GL – Grand Luxe: luxuriously enjoying your holiday. We offers a lot of privacy for our guests. A lot of privacy because on a recreation area of approx. 1 hectare only 5 luxury safari tents have been placed. The view from every tent is breathtaking. Of course there is a swimming pool and you will find all kinds of sports and game possibilities. We, Audrey and Sébastien, are always nearby or available for information, help or just for a chat. On occasion we open our small bar; our guests can then meet each other and exchange information while enjoying a drink and a snack. We bought the Glamping in may 2025. THE SAFARI TENTS Our tents have a high level of comfort: Kitchen with dishwasher, induction hob, fridge freezer, microwave, "nespresso", blender and all kinds of kitchen appliances Wifi Dining area Sitting area Cutlery, plates, cups, cups, glasses, etc. for 5 people Bathroom with spacious shower cabin (rain shower), sink and toilet Bedroom with double bed Bedroom with single and bunk beds Terrace with bar and lounge set sunbeds Barbecue Picnic table Parasol Glamping Aquitaine has been realized on former vineyards; Our tents therefore have the name of a grape variety: Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Sancerre and Sauvignon. Tent Sauvignon is suitable for the disabled due to its location, accessibility and furnishings. THE SWIMMING POOL We have opted for a saltwater pool; this is more natural and comfortable than a pool with chlorine. Skin and eyes are not burdened with all kinds of chemicals. The salinity is significantly lower than in the sea. The pool is heated to be able to enjoy it in early and late season. At the pool there are plenty of sunbeds with parasols. The pool is fenced, so that small children cannot enter unaccompanied. THE SPORTS AND GAMES FACILITIES There is always something to do at our park, for young and old. A small list: Jeu-de-boule-court, football field, basketball, table tennis table, swings, playhouse, trampoline, crocket, badminton sets, and so on.

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Weekend Trip to Camping des bastides

The campsite is very well laid out with plenty of room per pitch. The views are very nice and the facilities are very clean and well maintained

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Campsites with rock climbing near Limoges guide

Where to go

Millevaches en Limousin Natural Regional Park

East of Limoges, the Millevaches en Limousin Natural Regional Park sits in the foothills of the Massif Central mountain range, spilling over into the departments of Corrèze and Creuse. This is classic hiking turf, where trails take you over wildflower meadows, windswept moorlands, and peat bogs, and you’ll never be far from a campsite, gite, or roadside aire (motorhome park).

Périgord-Limousin Natural Regional Park

To the southwest, the ancient woodlands and scenic waterways of Périgord-Limousin Natural Regional Park stretch down in the Dordogne. Bring your bike, as the gently rolling roads are ideal for leisurely cycling, stopping off to visit historic chateaux, take a truffle hunting tour, or ride the Vélo-rail along an old railway.

Brenne Natural Regional Park

North of Limoges on the southern cusp of the Loire Valley, Brenne Natural Regional Park stretches along the Creuse River, laced with easy hiking, biking, and wildlife-watching trails. Popular spots include the lakeside camping and swimming beaches at Bellebouche Lake and the bird-watching hides at Chérine Nature Reserve.

When to go

With temperatures averaging 25°C, summer is the most popular time of year to visit Limoges, when the city hosts several open-air festivals and events. As in the rest of France, camping season runs from April through October, although some motorhome aires and private campsites may stay open year-round.