CanoSphère

Canoe kayak rental CENAC ET ST JULIEN

Navigate in the heart of the most beautiful landscapes of the Dordogne.

Come on, let yourself slide on the sumptuous Dordogne river, between nature and history, thanks to our courses adapted to all desires. Leave continuously for the stroll of the castles or for one of the two departures by shuttle in the morning from the base to discover a wilder nature with its play of light, its landscapes, its birds. The "cliff" course and the "wild" course will inspire you for sure!

Enjoy a break out of time, while helping us preserve the environment.🌿

CanoSphère is the first canoe base in the Dordogne committed to the protection of biodiversity. Winner in 2019 and 2021 of the "Biosphere Reserve" prize awarded by UNESCO and winner of the tourism trophy. Choosing a canoe descent with CanoSphère helps fund environmental defense projects in the valley.And as a member of ""1% for the Planet"", part of our turnover is donated to associations for the protection of biodiversity.

At CanoSphère, we believe in the importance of preserving biodiversity and raising awareness of eco-responsibility to have a positive impact on the Dordogne. Join us for an exciting adventure and help preserve the nature around us!

/!\ Embark from 5 years old, everyone must know how to swim.

Find our 5 courses from 10€ by clicking here and for children from 5 to 10 years old, it's -50%. Bar, Guinguette, on-site catering , free private shaded parking, beach… Group rates, works council, seminars and hikes over several days: contact us.

Activities

3h
From 5 to 99 years from 20 €

The castles

13km ~ 3h. It is the most emblematic course in the valley. On the natural border that separated the English and the French during the Hundred Years War before becoming a trade route for the gabarriers of yesteryear, this route today allows you to marvel at the mythical villages and castles of the Do...

3h
From 5 to 99 years from 20 €

Cliff Route

12 km – 3 hours. Discover the most beautiful landscapes of the valley! Cliffs, meander, picturesque village, Château de Montfort, generous flora and fauna!→ Discover the village of Turnac from above, then look down to discover one of the most fish-rich areas of the river. Then let yourself be amazed...

4h30
From 5 to 99 years from 26 €

History route

25 km – 4h30. This is the big course! The most complete and the most spectacular. 25 kilometers to discover the incredible historical and natural richness of the valley.→ This is the most complete route! a morning and an afternoon to discover the Dordogne in the diversity of its landscapes but also...

4h30
From 5 to 99 years from 26 €

wilderness route

23 km – 4h30. Everything is said in the name of this ride! You are sailing in the heart of nature. In peace. Thick forests, isolated beaches, wild swimming and a much denser fauna are yours. Welcome to our own little Amazon → Former gravel pit which has now become a nature reserve, impressive cliffs...

1h30
from 16 €

Discovering canoeing

1h. There is no route! It's up to you to go up the river a little and explore the banks around our beach. Given the weak current at this place, you can easily go up the river and already experience great sensations.