An idyllic corner of Southwest France, Dordogne is a wonderful place for canoeists or those looking to try a new place to explore the waters of France. Find places to hire boats, visit, and see traditional French culture.
Travelling to the Dordogne from Calais
With LeShuttle, you can get from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes and from there, Dordogne is around an 8-hour drive. Pack up the car with all your canoeing gear and some friends and plan your own roadtrip. You can sample some other rivers and canals along the way, try our Canal Cruising in France guide to help you.
Dordogne canoe trips & canoe rental
Try any of the following for hiring a canoe and equipment or taking well-guided tours around the Dordogne. Soon you’ll be out on the water and soaking up everything this beautiful part of rural France has to offer.

Glide past typical French towns
Canoe Dordogne
Starting from the base in La Roque-Gageac, you can choose from 5 different routes that will cost you no more than €26 per person depending on the length. You will see some beautiful flora and fauna, plus stops are mapped out for eating and seeing various towns and villages.
Canoe sans Frontière
Canoe Without Borders offers circuits that show you castles, picturesque architecture or offer a chance to discover your own little slice of French culture out on the water. With discounts for those under 12, you can choose between kayak or canoe too.
Canoe Soleil Plage
Offering three canoe circuits, you can see the cliffs and châteaux of the Dordogne valley up close and personal. Prices range between €14 to €25 but are updated annually, so be sure to check ahead of booking.
Take your canoe to La Roque Gageac, one of France's most beautiful villages by the Dordogne River
Aquafun Canoes Dordogne
With an emphasis on fun, you can choose not only a kayak or canoe, but also pedalos or paddleboards to get out on the water. The base at Limeuil (listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France) is on the confluence of the rivers Vézère and Dordogne. Free parking facilities and a beach to relax on after any of your adventures make this a wonderful option for renting canoes.