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DR013 Les Grottes de Roffy
Sarlat HHHH
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“A well run, clean site with a nice pool and friendly owners” Mr and Mrs Tough
Campsite Contact Details:
Les Grottes de Roffy
Ste Nathalene
24200 SARLAT-LE-CANEDA
France
Tel: 00 33 553 591 561
Arrival Procedure
Eurocamp Independent customers should go straight to the campsite
reception on arrival where they will be required to fill in a registration
form. Reception, where English is spoken, is open from 10.00 a.m.
to 12 noon and 3.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. As Eurocamp couriers (on
site from 20 April to 7 September) will be unaware of your arrival, we
recommend that you visit their reception area as soon as you have
settled in. Please take your completed courier card with you. Customers
unavoidably delayed, arriving after the barrier is down (10.30 p.m. to
7.00 a.m.) should leave the car outside the site and go to the main
campsite reception to speak to security or to the bar to find a member
of staff. We advise that you ring ahead to warn the campsite if you
expect to arrive late. Identification is to be left in reception, either a
passport or Camping Carnet.
Please note – If you have booked an overnight stop in a mobile home
or ready erected tent please see the special arrival procedures on your
accommodation voucher.
Sarlat
Don’t forget we’re on the end of the
phone if you need us
Call 0044 1606 787 666
our office hours are:
Monday- Friday
Saturdays
Sundays & Bank Holidays
9.00 am - 5.30 pm
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
closed
©Eurocamp Independent 2013

Life On Site
A warm welcome awaits you at this friendly site, a firm favourite, with an excellent restaurant and pretty terraced pitches overlooking a patchwork of
woodland and fields.
Useful Information
• Swimming pool: The pools on site include a heated swimming pool with a
fountain, children’s pool, paddling pool and jacuzzi. They are open from late April
to mid September. French regulations stipulate that traditional swimming trunks,
not bermuda shorts, must be worn in the pool. T-shirts and shoes must not be
worn in the pool area.
• Wash blocks: there are two wash blocks on site, with clearly separated sections
for Ladies and Gentlemen.f
Please note, most campsites do not provide toilet paper in the wash blocks.
• Barbecues: Charcoal and Gas barbecues are both allowed on your pitch (Electric
barbecues are not allowed).
• Internet access: Internet and free WiFi access (in the bar area) is available.
• Gas bottles: Gas bottles can be exchanged on site.
• Fridge hire: Fridge hire is available at this site. We’d be happy to book this for
you, please contact us for details.
• Electricity: If you have booked a pitch with electricity, there will be a 6 amp 2
pin electricity hook-up is available on your pitch (you will need to take an outside
continental two pin adaptor).
• Dogs: Dogs are allowed on site, but they must be kept on a lead.
If you require any up-to-date information on taking your dog abroad, please get
in touch. We’d be happy to book any necessary vets appointments on your behalf.
Campsite Activities and Entertainment
There is a very good restaurant on site, featuring exposed beams, stone walls and
an outside terrace, offering three course menus, children’s menus and the local
‘Périgord cuisine’. The Bar is located next to the swimming pool and also serves
snacks, for example pizzas, omelettes, salads etc. A take-away service provides pizzas,
salads, omelettes, chips and sandwiches.
• Restaurant - open in the evenings, from late April to mid September.
• Take-away - open from late April to mid September
• Bar - open from early morning until 11 pm (or midnight in high season) from late
April to mid September.
The small onsite shop sells general supplies including fresh fruit and vegetables, local
produce, delicatessen items, souvenirs and postcards.
• Shop - open from late April to mid September
We have picked out a few things to do on site that may be of interest to you. For a full list of campsite activities, please refer to our brochure or website.
Activities
• Games Room – open all season, with table soccer, pool table and electronic
games.
• Football – there is a half size, grass football pitch on site.
• Table tennis – there are four table tennis tables on site, but you will need to
bring your own equipment.
• Tennis – there is a full size tennis court, with an Astroturf surface, which is
charged by the hour. Equipment is not available for hire.
Food and Drink
Shopping
Entertainment
During the day
There is a daily programme of family orientated activities in July and August, with the
animation team organizing games, treasure hunts, puppet workshops, face painting and
bread making for children and aquagym, sports tournaments, archery etc for adults.
During the evening
In high season there are teenage dance nights, dinner dances, clowns, rock or jazz
concerts, karaoke evenings, bingo etc. A weekly barbecue is also held once a week in July
and August.
Castelnaud
Excursions
The site arranges canoe excursions, pony riding and quad biking – please see site
reception for full details.
European Drivers’ Kit
It’s compulsory to carry certain items when driving in Europe, so we’ve
gathered together some of the essentials you’ll need in this handy pack for
just £24.99 inc P&P.
Call 0844 406 9876 to order yours
* Please note this must be purchased up to two weeks prior to
departure. You must read the terms and conditions on our website
before placing an order by telephone
For more comprehensive information about the campsite or local area
before you travel, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy
to help. Further information can also be found on our website.
call: 08448 440 440
click: www.eurocampindependent.co.uk
just £24.99
inc p&p
Please be aware that in the early and late season, the complete range of activities may
not be available. Any opening times are for guidance only, as these may vary and are
subject to change by the campsite owner. Please check at reception on arrival.

Around & About
This lovely region is one of the most popular in France; a land of prehistoric caves,
medieval villages and spectacular scenery. Close at hand is historic Sarlat with
wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants.
While you’re here try...
Foie Gras
Literally meaning ‘fat liver’ this expensive delicacy is the speciality of the region
and you will see signs advertising it everywhere, appearing beside the roads and
outside shops. Anything to do with geese or
ducks is on sale in shops, supermarkets and
is always somewhere on the menu in any
restaurant. Items on menus that are served à
la périgourdine are stuffed with, accompanied
by or have a sauce of foie gras and truffles.
Walnuts
Throughout the region you will find walnut
trees growing in serried rows in fields. The
nuts are harvested by shaking machines in the
early autumn. The French use them to make
super oils for salads and cooking and in a range of alcoholic drinks including liqueurs.
Regional Cheese
There are numerous types of cabécous (goat’s milk cheeses) such as Cabécou de
Rocamadour which is soft with a nutty taste. Picadou is Rocamadour wrapped
in leaves and aged, resulting in a much stronger taste. Made from sheep’s milk,
Roquefort is one of the best blue cheeses.
Where to Shop
• Sarlat – 6 km, the major town in the area with lots of shops - chemists, a post
office and several supermarkets, including ‘Champion’, ‘Intermarché’ and ‘Leclerc’.
All the banks are represented here and have cash points. Most shops and banks
are closed on Monday.
• Brive – 52 km, larger than Sarlat, with banks and a wide range of shops,
including the nearest hypermarket.
Local market days (usually mornings only) are as follows:
Monday - Les Eyzies and Souillac.
Tuesday - Salignac, Gourdon and Le Bugue (fruit and vegetables).
Wednesday – Sarlat, Montignac and Perigueux.
Thursday - Domme and Monpazier.
Friday - Le Buisson and Souillac.
Saturday - Sarlat, Gourdon, Bergerac and Perigueux.
– - St. Cyprien and St Genies.
La Roque Gageac
Sporting Activities
• Horse riding - at ‘L’Etrier de Vitrac’, Ferme Equestre, on the road from Sarlat to
Vitrac, for ages 8-10 and above. Instruction is available. Only experienced riders can
ride in low season.
• Golf - at ‘Le Domaine de Rochebois’, route de Montfort, Vitrac. A handicap is
required.
• Walking and Cycling– there are many lovely walks in the vicinity and the whole
area is ideal for exploring by bike. The castle at Salignac, with its impressive setting,
is a lovely place for a walk.
• Canoeing - customers may launch their own canoes along the Dordogne and on the
Vézère.
• Windsurfing - windsurfs can be hired on the Dordogne river at Montfort-Plage near
Vitrac from June to August.
Must Sees and Dos
Please see your European Guide for additional information about your local area.
River Trips
You can take a boat from from La Roque-Gageac and Beynac (foot of the car-park
opposite the post office) and enjoy some beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace.
Sarlat – 6 km
The regional capital, this is a busy medieval town with a seventeenth century cathedral.
The old town is mainly pedestrianised and it is relaxing to wander through the cool, shady
lanes and courtyards. There are many museums and galleries to visit.
La Roque Gageac – 22 km
The village of La Roque Gageac is a regular winner of France’s prettiest village, with its
ochre coloured houses sheltering under dramatically overhanging cliffs. Wander through
the lanes and alleyways or take a canoe over the river for a better view of the village.
Domme – 21 km
A well preserved bastide town perched high above the river. Beneath the town are
hundreds of metres of caves which can be explored.
Rocamadour – 51 km
Built almost vertically halfway up a cliff, Rocamadour and its setting is hard to beat. The
reason for its popularity since medieval times is the supposed miraculous ability of the
cathedrals black madonna. The views across the valley are stunning. A popular location for
tourists and pilgrims, it gets extremely busy in summer.
Grottes de Lascaux à Montignac – 26 km
The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200
metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, ‘the great hall of the bulls’ and the
‘painted gallery’. These caves, discovered in 1940 by teenagers, are one of the most
renowned archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. www.lascaux.culture.fr
Gouffre de Padriac – 56 km
The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river - by lift
or stairs – takes you to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long.
www.gouffre-de-padirac.com
Musée National de Préhistoire – Les Eyzies 28 km
The National Museum of Prehistory which reflects ever expanding archeological research
and contains the most important collection of items from the Paleolithic era, in France.
www.musee-prehistoire-eyzies.fr
L’Aquarium du Périgord Noir – Le Bugue 38 km
Europe’s largest private aquarium, with more than 200 metres of aquariums displaying
fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.
www.aquariumperigordnoir.com
Château de Castelnaud – Castelnaud 26 km
This is one of the most popular Château in southern France. Built high on a hill in the
13th Century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum
of Medieval Warfare since 1985. www.castelnaud.com/uk
Château de Hautefort – Hautefort 57 km
One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest france, classified as a historical
monument. Built between 1630 and 1670, it is surrounded by superb gardens.
www.chateau-hautefort.com
Jardin de Marqueyssac – Vézac 18 km
The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best kept
gardens in France. There is a nature pavillion displaying flora and fauna from around the
Dordogne. A light show takes place in July and August on Thursdays.
www.marqueyssac.com
Please note: Eurocamp Independent has not vetted any off site activities.
Customers should undertake their own safety checks.

Getting To Your Site
Location
Sarlat is located at the heart of the Dordogne region about
10 kms (6.3 miles) north of the Dordogne river.
Les Grottes de Roffy is just to the west of the little hamlet
of Sainte-Nathalène and is 6 km north east of Sarlat.
Directions
From Brive-la-Gaillarde: Head south on the A20/ N20 into
Souillac. At Souillac go straight across at the roundabout
and then turn right at the traffic lights, onto the D703
sign-posted to ‘Sarlat’. After about 10 miles, having
passed through the outskirts of Calviac, the road forks
to become the D704A. Continue along this road, past
Camping Les Chenes Verts on your right-hand side. You
need to take the next main turning on your right. This
turning is concealed and can be found immediately after
the small Tabac. The turning is signposted Ste-Nathalène.
Turn right here and follow the signposts to Ste-Nathalène,
which is about 2.5 miles from this point. At the stone
monument in Ste Nathalène, turn left past the bar towards
Sarlat. The campsite entrance is about 400m on the left
hand side.
New Law re Breathalysers in France
Please be aware there is a new law coming in to force from
1st July 2012 that makes it COMPULSORY for all motorists
in FRANCE to carry a single use breathalyser. We advise that
if you are travelling to (or through) France you should carry
at least two disposable breathalysers in order to comply with
this new law. The breathalysers you purchase must comply
to French regulations and will carry the ‘French certification
mark’ ‘NF’. These should be purchased prior to departure
in the UK but can also be purchased on the ferry, in most
French supermarkets, service/petrol stations or chemists. You
could receive an on-the-spot fine if you cannot produce this
product when asked.
GPS co ordinates:
44.904079 / 1.280808 (lat./long.)
Campsite location
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the GPS coordinates provided, we strongly advise you
cross-reference your end destination with the map above and the campsite address before you commence your journey.
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Key Dates
French Public (Bank) Holidays 2013
Sunday 31st March - Easter Sunday - Pâques
Monday 1st April - Easter Monday
Wednesday 1st May - Labour Day - Fête de premier mai
Wednesday 8th May - Fête de la Victoire - 1945 Victory Day
Thursday 9th May - Ascension Day
Sunday 19th May - Pentecost
Monday 20th May - Pentecost Monday
Sunday 14th July - Bastille Day - France’s National holiday
Thursday 15th August - Assumption Day
French organisations and businesses close on public holidays. Although some shopping
centres and grocers open for part of the day, the majority of shops do not. Police stations
and hospitals do not close. When a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, it is
common practice to “make the bridge” (faire le pont) by taking off the Friday or Monday
so creating a very long weekend.
Handy Hints and Tips
Shop Opening & Closing - The classic French shopping days are Monday to Saturday,
with shops generally open from 9 a.m. to Midday, and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stores generally
close on Sundays.
Please Note - Although some larger stores or those in popular tourist areas may remain
open at lunchtimes and Sundays, this is optional and not guaranteed.
Dialling Codes - If dialling the UK use 00 44 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code If
dialling The Republic of Ireland use 00 353 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code
Tourist Information Office
Office de Tourisme de Sarlat
3 Rue Tourny, Sarlat. Tel 00 33 553 314545
Important Information
Car breakdown - Please note that in the event of breakdown all customers insured
through Eurocamp Independent should consult their Insurance Terms and Conditions
booklet. Couriers on site will have information of local garages.
Due to recent European legislation it is now a requirement when driving in Europe that all
cars need to carry a reflective jacket at all times. These reflective jackets can be purchased
almost everywhere in Europe for approx 8 to 15 Euros each.
Personal Injury The chances of you and your family either having an accident or
becoming the victims of crime whilst on holiday are extremely low. However, you should
encourage the members of your party to take the same sensible precautions that they
would do at home.
Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads where possible. You
should try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas.
Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you.
It is always worth letting someone know where you are going, the route you intend to
take and when you expect to return.
We want you to have a safe holiday - please read campsite notices carefully and ensure
all members of your party understand the rules and regulations as they are there for your
own safety.
Emergency Information
Emergencies. In the event of an emergency please contact the main campsite reception
for details of local emergency services.
Doctors Sarlat 00 33 553 591949
Dentist Sarlat 00 33 553 310944
Hospital
CH Jean Leclaire Le Pouget,
Sarlat 00 33 553 317575
Vet Sarlat 00 33 553 285157
Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided in this guide, to the best of our knowledge, is both helpful and correct at the time of going to press.