Carennac
Carennac, France
A quiet village on the Dordogne around a priory with a carved Romanesque portal and cloister. Park by the river; the Dordogne here is popular for easy canoe trips.
- Nearest town
- Carennac, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.9160, 1.7340
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Aire Camping-Car Park de TauriacMotorhome stopover3 km from Carennac · 67 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping La PalanquièreCampsite4 km from CarennacTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Aire GiracMotorhome stopover5 km from Carennac · 27 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping des FalaisesCampsite9 km from CarennacTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping-Car Park MartelMotorhome stopover10 km from Carennac · 22 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping du PortCampsite11 km from CarennacTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Carennac?
Carennac is in Carennac, France, at GPS 44.9160, 1.7340. It is about 8 km from Padirac.
Can you camp near Carennac?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Stationnement et de Services de Carennac, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 91 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Carennac?
Carennac is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lot valley and the Gouffre de Padirac.
What is there to see near Carennac?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gouffre de Padirac (7 km), Autoire (10 km), Rocamadour (16 km) and Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (41 km).
When is the best time to visit Carennac?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)