Visitor Reviews - Le Port De Limeuil
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Alles
Dordogne
Alles Sur Dordogne
Aquitaine (Browse area)
24480 See Map
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Tel: 0553632976
Pitches: 99
Open: May To September
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8/10 from 14 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: ClaireMike21 |
21 reviews from this member |
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Had a few days here on a recent trip, weather wasn't great but still really enjoyed it. Cycled across to the village and had a lovely walk round, went in the gardens a very pretty place. Had the set lunch at the place on the corner of the village with seats both at the place and across the road by the river, excellent fois gras with a free glass of the sweet wine inc in the meal, everything coming out seemed very large portions. Found the owners really great and spent some time in the bar with them. Had a takeaway pizza one night, very nice. The site looked good for kids if the weather had been better eg nice pool etc. Acsi rate.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Itssummerinengland |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here in last two weeks of August and had a wonderful time with our kids 6 and 9. We think this is the best campsite we have been to in France - its in a very beautiful location and is ideal for families who like a quieter small-medium sized site with a bit of a traditional camping feel - campfires and wild swimming, but also with holiday comforts like a heated swimming pool, bar and takeaway, fridge hire and free freezer access for coolpacks.
The site has a attractive variety of trees giving good shade and making each pitch feel different. Some people had strung up hammocks between the trees. There are formal French style pitches separated by hedges and shrubs as well as unmarked pitches (with less access to electricity) on the riverbank which open up onto a wide grassy field giving the site a spacious open feeling- and space for the children to play safely. When we arrived the owner took us around to choose our pitch - we selected one on the river bank under a walnut tree.
I suspect it is a campsite more suited to campers in tents or smaller campervans than caravans or large motorhomes- as some of the electric hook ups were on long leads and I saw couple of caravans/motorhomes struggling to manoeuvre into position. Eurocamp have a small presence and the owners have some statics. We were a little green eyed over Eurocamp's 2 snazzy Safari tents with proper beds!
We paddled and swam in the river and the children loved building dams and skimming stones and floating in their rubber rings.
Evenings were spent watching the sun go down while cooking sausages and toasting marshmallows over a campfire we built on the beach, or up at the pleasant bar area.
There was not much in the way of organised activities that we could see, although there was a circus one night (kids loved it, I gave it a miss and hubby hated it!)
Local activities - kayaking, night markets - the Limeuil night market was fun, but the day market a bit small, also caves and prehistoric cave art - Lascaux II is amazing - its around 50 mins drive, but we went in the morning and combined it with an afternoon in a great tree climbing place L'Appel de la Foret in Thenon which the kids loved.
Minor niggles: the owners seemed fairly laid back but at the same time occasionally a bit aloof. As has been said before - the toilet blocks were clean but not the best in arrangement- not really enough WCs and these occasionally ran out of loo paper, although the showers and hot water were plentiful (though avoid the washing up peak hours).
Overall fantastic and we hope to return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Leonieruth |
2 reviews from this member |
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We arrived at the site late to a friendly greeting and were told we could get set up straight away and check in the following morning. And they even opened the shop for us to buy a couple of bottles of wine.
Our pitches were of average size and bordered by hedges and we did think at one point that our daughters caravan wasn’t going to fit, especially as we had to get it up onto a slight hump, which when you’re trying to push a 26ft caravan seems like a small mountain. And once the awning was up it left them very little space for sitting outside. Our pitch was more level but appeared to have no grass on half of it which resulted in everybody trailing soil into the caravan. Overall, however the site appeared to be well maintained and clean.
The sanitation facilities, although kept spotlessly clean, were basic, not very private and, I would imagine, inadequate in the main season as in the block nearest to us there were only three toilets each for men and women. They did provide a childs toilet but since you have to walk past the men's urinal to access our children never used it. Hand washing facilities after using the toilet was minimal as in the ten days we were there the soap dispenser was only ever filled the once at the beginning of our stay and had run out by the second day! The showers were very good with plenty of hot water and there was a baby bath facility which was well used by this family.
The shop was small and stocked basic items such as bread, milk, a few dairy items, cold meats, wine and a few beach items. And as there didn't appear to be any shops in the village either we found it best to stock up at the supermarkets in Le Bugue every few days. There was a bar and take-away which were OK but nothing special.
The swimming pools were adequate and well maintained and whilst we were there not too crowded, the smaller of the two pools proving the most popular with younger families. There were two small play parks with basic swings, slides and a trampoline. The older children, when not in the pool made good use of the volleyball court.
The laundry facilities left a lot to be desired as the washing machines cost 4euros a wash and one of the machines ruined two loads of laundry. It actually came out dirtier than when it went in! When we later hand washed several of the items a slimy grey grease could be seen running out of them. And when we went to inform the site staff that there was a problem with the machine all we got was a shrug and told it must have been something we'd put in. We were grudgingly given a free token to try the other machine. Which did little better.
In fact, apart from that first evening, we felt that the attitude of the owners was quite dismissive and unfriendly whenever we had dealings with them. As in the past we had packed bikes and scooters for our children but they felt unable to ride them around the site for fear of a telling off. The area as a whole is a wonderful and interesting place which is why we chose to visit. And for anyone who does choose this site bringing plenty of mosquito repellant is advisable.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Jenh |
7 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site in May half term and stayed in a eurocamp safari tent. We have two children aged 6 and 4, who loved it. Its a beautiful site, in lovely surroundings and amazing views.
The safari tent had the most wonderful view of the river, which, in May, was completely uninterrupted. ( apparently in the summer people camp between the safari tent and the river).
The site is well kept and very green and very pretty.
The loos and showers are clean, they are quite open and almost unisex. And the nearest to us were arranged so that the loos, which were very open, back the washing up area, which we felt was a bit awkward !
The bar area was quiet when we stayed and often it was just us and the owners having meals, we felt they just about coped with our presence. The takeaway was mediocre and quite expensive for what it was, but you re a bit over a barrel because of the location. Also, the mozzies were really really bad and the owners were sat having a meals every night in the bar area, surrounded by loads of citronella candles, we were there, buying beers, getting totally bitten. Just feel they should have maybe stretched to a candle on the outside tables maybe? Seems a little thing but sort of sums it up a bit. They sold the candles for 7 euros in the shop though !
The nearest town is a medieval town, very picturesque and well worth a walk round but doesn't have any food shops and only a couple of restaurants which means they are v expensive. Lovely though! You need to drive to le bugue for shops.
We had a horrendous time with mozzies this May, we got bitten to smithereens, we literally couldn't even sit out at night or walk near the river which was a bit gutting. Also, the river was so high the river beach was washed away so that was disappointing but everyone we spoke to who go back every year to this site, said its normally fantastic.
On the whole, we would recommend the site, peaceful, beautiful and lovely for kids.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: TTurtle |
2 reviews from this member |
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This for us is pretty much the perfect campsite and we have been twice but many have returned year after year after year.
This is why:
* Site's location is ideal. It is at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers with pebble beach at the edge of campsite. We spent many an afternoon getting into the river by the bridge and gently floating a couple of hundred metres downstream. Safe enough to do this with our 4 and 7 year olds who loved it.
* Site is also on the other side of the river from the village of Limeuil (categorised as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'). It has a couple of nice restaurants and a cafe bar where you can sit in their terrace while gazing at an amazing view down the Dordogne. One of the restaurants is up at the top end of the village and has a great little patio to sit out and dine.
* Lots to do nearby. Great markets. Limeuil and Boussin du Cadoin have great night ones with live bands. Lots of caves to visit dating back to prehistoric times. You can canoe down the river. Canoes can be hired from next to the campsite. They drop you off upstream and it's up to you how long you take to get back, stopping off for drinks or picnics along the way. Lots of other beautiful gardens and villages to visit nearby too. Also great waterpark built in the middle of a lake near Le Bugue.
* The site has a a decent pool, although it does get very busy. It's not heated but is great to cool down in on sunny days. The bar is nice - built in the old farm building next to the house - with a good terrace overlooking play area and swimming pool. Also takeaway next to there to, where you can sit and eat in the bar/terrace.
All in all a great site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: David Klyne |
88 reviews from this member |
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To find site:- From the D25 at Le Buisson de Cadouin take the D51 towards Le Bugue (Perigueux). Turn left onto D51 to Limeuil, signed to campsite. On approach to Limeuil turn left over Dordogne River bridge and site on right in about 300 metres. Its best not to approach the site from the Alles sur Dordogne direction as you have to tow a longer distance along narrow roads.
Camping Le Port de Limeuil has a lovely situation right on the Dordogne River opposite the village of Limeuil and where the Vézère joins the Dordogne. The site has some magnificent mature trees, almost park like in character, which provides a lot of shade but could make getting a satellite signal difficult. Later in the year you might want to select a pitch with a more open aspect to appreciate the warmth of any sunshine. There are around 100 pitches which in the main are on low terraces facing towards the river. They are mainly of a good size and some generous. Electrics around the site vary with a mix of Continental 2 pin sockets and the more modern CEE17 standard blue Euro connector. Ampage also varies between 5 and 10 amps. Even on the same bollard there can be 6 and 10 amp rated connectors. Water points are provided in good numbers. There are some statics and tour operators on site. At Reception is a small shop selling essentials and bread, there is also a bar, both open throughout the season, and in the main season there is a takeaway. Across from Reception is a nice swimming pool complex. Children are well catered for with a playground and games room. The site has a free WiFi point near the bar, although I managed to pick up a good signal at the caravan some 100 metres away. This campsite accepts the ACSI Card in the low season which offers particularly good value. Date of visit late September 2010.
From the site you are not more than 25 miles away from most of the Dordogne tourist attractions and many are nearer. There is a canoe hire station adjacent to the campsite. The nearest shopping and fuel is at the Intermarche in La Bugue about 4 miles away.
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