Domaine de Soleil Plage, 242000 Vitrac, Tel 0553283333,
To find site:- Getting to the site requires care from both
directions! From south or east on D704 turn left onto D703 at Carsac
signed for Montfort. This road has high rock face on one side and is
fairly narrow although two vehicles can pass but care is required. Near
Montfort watch out for some stripe signs to Soleil Plage and turn left
to the campsite, passing canoe station on right. From Sarlat take D46
south signed for Vitrac and La Roque Gageac. At Vitrac don’t take first
left to village but continue for another 100 metres or so and turn left
signed for Carsac. This road follows the rock face on the left for a
short distance. Take first road on right signed with strip signs to
campsite. At T junction turn right for the campsite, details as above.
Once at the campsite there is plenty of parking space in order to wait
whilst booking in. Reception is closed between midday and 2.00pm.
Domaine de Soleil Plage is a spacious campsite with in the
region of 120 touring pitches in addition to the many static caravans
and chalets for hire. There are also tour operators on site.
The
site has a lovely situation on the banks of the Dordogne River with some
pitches having direct views over the river. There are two touring areas
each with its own facilities, although it is a fair walk to reception
and pool from the furthest pitches. Pitches vary in size but most are
quite generous and some enormous. They are all hedged so there is a good
measure of privacy and there are many mature trees to provide shade. The
only downside is that it can make it difficult to get a satellite
signal. Most pitches seem to have a water tap and electric point, some
also have drainage. There is an addition surcharge on some pitches,
mainly those overlooking the river. There is one parking area set aside
for motorhomes. Electric points are rated at a useful 10 amps and use
CEE17 blue connectors.
Toilet blocks are unisex and to a good standard
with unseated pedestal toilets and paper provided.
The site has an excellent swimming pool complex
which should suit all ages. Around the site are various games option for
children of all ages. In the reception area is a small supermarket where
bread can be ordered for the following day. On the other side of
reception is a bar/restaurant area with most things being open until mid
September but the swimming pool remains open and bread can be ordered
from reception until the site closes. Site wide WiFi is available but it
is pretty expensive unless you buy a longer period. The campsite accepts
Camping Cheques in the low season.
There are many things on site to entertain visitors and near to
the entrance is a canoe hire station for trips on the river. The
location of the campsite puts it within a 15 mile radius of virtually
all the major Dordogne tourist sites. Sarlat is only about 6 miles away
which is a must to visit, there are also a couple of supermarkets there,
although we found the Carrefour Market at the northern end of town
better than the Casino nearer to the site. For fans of Gardens
Marqueyssac and Eyrignac are well worth a visit.
