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La Roque Saint-Christophe

Peyzac-le-Moustier, France

History

A limestone cliff with terraces and shelters about 1 km long, used from prehistory to the Middle Ages as a fortified village. Allow an hour; the D706 along the Vézère has a car park below.

Nearest town
Peyzac-le-Moustier, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.9735, 1.0453

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Campsites nearby

  • Le ParadisCampsite
    4 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
  • Camping-Car Park Les EyziesMotorhome stopover
    5 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe · 42 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping La RivièreCampsite
    5 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Le Pech Charmant ***Campsite
    6 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Le Moulin du Roch *****Campsite
    9 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Aire de camping-car de Sarlat-la-Caneda, grande aireMotorhome stopover
    16 km from La Roque Saint-Christophe · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is La Roque Saint-Christophe?

La Roque Saint-Christophe is in Peyzac-le-Moustier, France, at GPS 44.9735, 1.0453. It is about 5 km from Les Eyzies.

Can you camp near La Roque Saint-Christophe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Le Paradis, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 153 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass La Roque Saint-Christophe?

La Roque Saint-Christophe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Périgord: Brantôme, the Vézère and Dordogne castles.

What is there to see near La Roque Saint-Christophe?

Places worth a stop nearby: National Museum of Prehistory (5 km), Lascaux IV (13 km), Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (16 km) and Château de Beynac (17 km).

When is the best time to visit La Roque Saint-Christophe?

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)

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