Swimming spots in Périgord Noir

Feb. 3
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🌊 Swimming in Périgord Noir Cool Refreshment and Nature

Welcome to the banks of the Dordogne, designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Whether you’re seeking the wild tranquility of a secluded cove or the comfort of a fully equipped space, the Périgord Noir is full of spots to take a dip.

🏖️Swimming spots swimming are unsupervised

For those who enjoy peace and quiet and the great outdoors, these access points allow you to enjoy the riverbanks firsthand. Swimming is permitted here, but you are solely responsible for your own safety.

Bac de Sors Beach in Alles-sur-Dordogne
Port of Calviac
Limejouls to Carlux
Rock formation near the winery in Carsac-Aillac
Castelnaud Bridge Beach
La Borgne Campground in Cazoulès
Cénac Bridge Beach
Coux and Bigaroque Beach (no pets allowed)
Groléjac Bridge Beach
Pendoilles Beach in La Roque-Gageac
Beach at the Saint Julien de Lampon Bridge
Rouffilac Bridge in Sainte-Mondane
Enveaux Beach in St. Vincent de Cosse
Trémolat Water Sports Center
La Malartrie and the Magnanas in Vézac
Caudon Beach in Montfort
Vitrac Port Beach
Buisson de Cadouin Beach

Please note: Here, authenticity is key! Forget the fine sand of the Atlantic coast; the Dordogne riverbed offers you lovely pebble beaches smoothed by the current. Be sure to bring some water shoes for added comfort.

🏊‍♂️ Places to swimming are supervised

For maximum safety and guaranteed comfort, choose areas with lifeguards on duty.

Outdoor municipal swimming pools

Sarlat Municipal Swimming Pool Swimming pool featuring a pool surrounded by a sun deck. Open from early July through September 20, 2026
Audrix Municipal Swimming Pool Open from July 4 to August 31, 2026
Montignac-Lascaux Municipal Natural Pool Open on June 18, 21, 24, and 28, then from July 4 through August 31; closed on Thursdays and Friday mornings. On July 11, 2026, due to the Tour de France, swimming will be available from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Developed bodies of water and water parks
Tamniès Lake Open from late June to late August (swimming is supervised from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Lake Groléjac Open from mid-June to late August
At the Bos Ponds in Saint-Chamassy
La Saule Water Park in Bétaille
Jacquou Park in Saint-Félix de Reilhac
Quercyland in Souillac
Aqua Monkey Island in Gourdon