Camping La Palombière

Welcome to Camping La Palombière 5-star in Sainte-Nathalène, Dordogne

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the Dordogne department, camping La Palombière welcomes you in Sainte-Nathalène, at the place known as Galmier. This 5-star Capfun campsite enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the Périgord Noir, just 8 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda, the capital of the Périgord, in close proximity to the finest châteaux of the Dordogne valley (Beynac, Castelnaud, Les Milandes) and the prehistoric sites of Eyzies-de-Tayac and Lascaux.

Camping La Palombière combines the charm of a vast, wooded 7-hectare estate in the heart of the Périgord countryside with the top-of-the-range facilities of a 5-star establishment: a water park with water slides, a heated indoor pool, a jacuzzi, modern mobile homes with terraces, children’s clubs and entertainment in high season. A complex that appeals to families seeking an active holiday amid medieval heritage, prehistory, exceptional gastronomy (foie gras, truffle, walnuts, duck confit, Bergerac wines) and the unspoilt nature of the Périgord Noir.

Around camping La Palombière, the Dordogne and the Périgord Noir offer exceptional richness: Sarlat-la-Canéda (8 km), a listed medieval town with its Saturday market, the châteaux of Beynac and Castelnaud facing each other across the Dordogne (25 min), Les Milandes (30 min), Joséphine Baker’s château, La Roque-Gageac, the most beautiful village nestled against the cliff (20 min), Domme, a hilltop bastide town (25 min), the gardens of Marqueyssac (20 min), the Padirac chasm (45 min), Rocamadour (50 min), Lascaux IV (35 min) and the prehistoric caves of the Eyzies.

The water park at Camping La Palombière: water slides and swimming in the Périgord Noir

Dive into the aquatic area of camping La Palombière, a true oasis of coolness in the heart of the Périgord Noir! The complex combines a heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pools, multi-lane water slides and a fun paddling pool for the enjoyment of the whole family, 8 km from the magnificent medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda and close to the finest châteaux of the Dordogne valley.

The multi-lane water slides at camping La Palombière promise thrilling sensations to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing bends, giant tubes and landings in supervised pools: a genuine water playground that delights teenagers and adults alike in the heart of the Périgord hills. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swimming, in this idyllic setting between forests, châteaux and the Dordogne valley.

The heated indoor pool extends the aquatic fun whatever the weather at camping La Palombière. Ideal for the Périgord climate in the low and shoulder seasons, it is accessible throughout the campsite’s opening period, allowing the whole family to enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool. A jacuzzi rounds out the offering for moments of absolute relaxation just a stone’s throw from Sarlat-la-Canéda.

The youngest guests will love the fun paddling pool at camping La Palombière. Small slides, water games, mushroom fountains and refreshing cascades make up a world entirely dedicated to little ones. A pool bar with a shaded terrace completes the offering for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink facing the hills of the Périgord while the children play safely.

Activities and entertainment at Camping La Palombière in Sainte-Nathalène

At camping La Palombière, entertainment fills the high season with the famous Fun Dose Capfun programme: children’s clubs Clapou (ages 4-6), the Politicator club (ages 7-10) and the teen club Nobodys (ages 11-17). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aquatic wake-up sessions, aquagym, and dance lessons: everything is on hand for a lively, friendly holiday in the heart of the Périgord Noir in the Dordogne.

Around camping La Palombière, there’s no shortage of activities. On the heritage side, the unmissable Sarlat-la-Canéda (8 km), capital of the Périgord Noir, with its UNESCO-listed medieval town, Renaissance mansions and famous truffle and foie gras market. La Roque-Gageac (20 min), Domme (25 min), Beynac and Castelnaud facing each other across the Dordogne, Les Milandes, Monpazier and Saint-Cyprien round out this route of medieval villages.

Prehistory enthusiasts won’t want to miss Lascaux IV (35 min), a faithful replica of the original cave, Eyzies-de-Tayac, the world capital of prehistory with its National Museum, and the caves of Font-de-Gaume, Combarelles, Cap-Blanc and the Proumeyssac chasm. The hanging gardens of Marqueyssac (20 min) offer a panoramic view over the Dordogne valley.

For nature and gastronomy, paddle down the Dordogne by canoe-kayak from Vitrac, Cénac or La Roque-Gageac, sample Périgord specialities (foie gras, Périgord truffle, Périgord AOP walnuts, duck confit, magret, wild mushrooms), visit the Bergerac vineyards (1 hr) and the wines of Monbazillac, the Padirac chasm (45 min), Rocamadour, a town suspended on a cliff (50 min), and the château de Hautefort. Educational farms and goose and duck farms in the Dordogne valley round out an unforgettable stay in the Périgord.