Dordogne (river) - Activities On The River

Activities On The River

Aside from the usual activities such as tennis and golf available in many areas of France, there are a number of water-related activities related to the Dordogne River, including:

  • Fishing, an age-old pastime for the locals and for visitors
  • Canoeing and kayaking, very popular (canoes & kayaks are easy to rent)
  • Boating in a Gabare (a traditional skiff peculiar to the Dordogne)
  • Rafting
  • Swimming
  • Motorboating
  • Sailing
  • Rowing and sculling
  • Waterskiing
  • Next To Dordogne.

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