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Episode 5

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Travel show. Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin go camping in the Dordogne in France, and Joe visits the Dingle Peninsula, where he visits the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre.

Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin set up camp in the Dordogne in France.

As well as camping, they explore medieval villages, farmers' markets, chateaux and the area's famous caves. Other highlights include a truffle hunting expedition, a visit to a forest full of Barbary apes and a trip back in time to a 1900s theme park.

Joe also takes a short getaway to County Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula where he visits the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, takes a stroll along Inch Strand, the beach famous as a film location, and pops into the tourist town of Dingle.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Jul 2014 19:30

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Camping in the Dordogne

Camping in the Dordogne
Joe and Aoibhinn stayed in the region known as Le Perigord Noir at a campsite called La Palombiere where you can stay in mobile homes or tents.Ìý You recommended that you get to know your camping neighbours as soon as you arrive.
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The campsite:
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F-24200 Sarlat
Prices for one week in a maxi tent start from £471. That’s based on up to 6 people sharing.

If camping isn’t your thing, then about 10 minutes from Sarlat you could rent a converted farmhouse or a gite, which will give you a taste of rural France. The gite can sleep up to 10 people and the swimming pool would definitely keep the kids happy.

The Gite: ,
Saint Donat,
242250 La Rouge-Gageac

7 nights will cost from £502 euro and goes up to £1258 euro in peak season.


La Roque Gageac

La Roque Gageac
To kick-start your holiday try a day trip to La Roque Gageac which is a twenty minute drive from the campsite.

The village is a popular spot for picnicking especially along the riverbank which is a perfect vantage point for a stunning view. It is a very popular tourist attraction, so our advice is to come early in the morning.Ìý Aoibihinn took the boat trip along the river. It's a great way to find out more about the area as a commentary will fill you in on some of the stories behind the sights.



Gabarre Norbert,
Le BourgÌýÌý
24250 La Roque-Gageac

The market at Sarlat

The market at Sarlat
Joe took a ten minute drive to Sarlat which is the closest town to the campsite. Here, you will experience the real France.ÌýKaren McCarthy from Dublin told us you should try and get to the market around 8.30 in the morning. Stock up on fresh, local produce or gifts to bring home. It is worth coming back to Sarlat when it's not market day. It’s got some great gift shops, affordable restaurants and the history buffs amongst you will enjoy wandering its medieval streets.

Perigord Aventure Loisirs, Canoe Copeyre

Perigord Aventure Loisirs, Canoe Copeyre

Aoibhinn hired a canoe and went along the river.Ìý It's a great way to pass villages and scenery, all from a totally different perspective.

You can hire these canoes for 15 Euro a day on their own or pay extra for a guide.


Email: info@perigordaventureloisirs.com

Chateau de Castelnaud

Chateau de Castelnaud

There are many castles to visit in the region but you recommended Chateau de Castelnaud which is around a 30 minute drive from the campsite.

The castle is a museum of medieval warfare and one of the star attractions that your kids might enjoy are the demonstrations of ancient weaponry.

Musée de la guerre au Moyen Âge,
24250 Castelnaud, la-Chapelle

Short Getaway - County Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula

Short Getaway - County Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
Joe went to Tralee for the short break and went to one of the area’s newest tourist attractions - the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre which opened in 2012.

Tralee Bay is an internationally important wetland especially for migratory birds. The centre has been built for visitors to appreciate the area and it’s ecosystem.
For the kids: On the activity lake there’s a host of things to do from rowing boats to pedalo boats andÌýJoe's personal favourite, water zorbing.


Ballyard RdÌýTralee,
Co. KerryÌý

La Fôret des Singes

La Fôret des Singes

At the Monkey forest you’ll find 130 barbary apes roaming around in freedom. The aim of the park is conservation and as a result,Ìý 600 young monkeys have been reintroduced to North Africa so far. It's a great attraction for the kids.


L’Hospitalet 46500
Rocamadour

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Joe Lindsay
Presenter Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin
Series Producer Maggi Gibson
Director Edel O'Mahony
Executive Producer Jannine Waddell
Executive Producer Justin Binding

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