Canoeing in Corrèze Rivers

Are you interested in canoeing in Corrèze? Try canoeing or kayaking during your stay at a campsite in Corrèze. An ideal destination for river kayaking, the department of Corrèze boasts numerous waterways: with 90 significant rivers over 10 km long, including the Vézère, Corrèze, Dordogne, Vienne, and Rhue, Corrèze is a playground for fans of river excursions, water sports, and whitewater activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, canoeing, and rowing. Canoe trips on the Vézère above Tulle, the Dordogne in the Argentat region, or its tributary Corrèze in Brive-la-Gaillarde are among the most popular activities in Corrèze. If you’re not experienced, don’t forget to seek help from outdoor activity instructors who specialize in nature sports. They’ll teach you the basics, such as navigation and proper paddle use. Family canoe trips on the region’s many lakes are a great way to explore stunning landscapes and enjoy unique views of the area's sites and cliffs. Canoeing in Corrèze takes place on rivers, departing from various water sports centers, which offer discovery trips along routes of varying lengths, ranging from two hours to half a day or a full day. You can choose to paddle solo in a kayak or in two- or three-person canoes. Also, discover our riverside campsite: located on the banks of the Dordogne, it offers all the charm of a campsite with direct water access.

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Lakes in Corrèze

Rich in bodies of water and lakes, Corrèze boasts over 30 monitored aquatic bases and a wide range of water-based activities. Relaxing and family-friendly, canoeing on the lakes in Corrèze is an ideal activity to enjoy with family or friends. Larger water expanses, such as the Bort-les-Orgues Lake, La Valette Lake in Marcillac, or Lake Causse near Brive, even allow for day-long excursions. Nautical bases offer hourly rentals for beginners to try the activity or half-day options for extended adventures. The lake shores are precious natural spaces that host a rich biodiversity. Canoeing trips offer the chance to get close to diverse wildlife and flora. Some sites also feature stunning scenery from the water, such as Val Castle, the perched village of Chasteaux, or Sédières Castle.

Canoe rental in Corrèze

  • Canoé Safaraid Corrèze: Safaraid offers family-friendly or sporty routes along the Dordogne. The Argentat-Brivezac descent, lasting 1.5 hours, is perfect for families with children. The classic option takes you to Beaulieu, covering 18 km of the most untouched landscapes of the Corrèze section of the Dordogne. Prices are €16 for children and €21 for adults in 2-3 person canoes, and €24 for single-seater kayaks.
  • Escapade Nature: The base in Argentat offers canoe rentals and guided descents along the Dordogne. Several routes are available, leading to Monceaux or Beaulieu, with a bus shuttle service for return trips. These 8 km and 24 km descents are priced in high season at €15 and €20 for a 3-person canoe, €17 and €24 for a 2-person canoe, and €17 and €26 for a single kayak.
  • Station Sports Nature Corrèze: This base offers 2- and 3-person canoe rentals and single kayaks on Lake Valette. Options include rentals for 1 hour, 2 hours, half a day, or a full day. Group sessions with an instructor are also organized, as well as 5 km hiking-canoe packages, from the dam to the station.
  • Aqua Loisirs: Located on the beach of Château de Val, single, double, or triple canoes are available for exploring the vast reservoir of Bort-les-Orgues. Rentals range from hourly to daily rates, priced between €7 and €34 for solo canoes, and €9 to €42 for 2-3 person canoes.
  • Ginkgo-Fildelo: This outdoor sports and activities agency offers a variety of water-based activities, including two canoe descents along the Dordogne in Canadian canoes and rentals on Lake Coiroux. Lake rentals cost €6 per half-hour, while the descents from Monceaux to Brivezac or Beaulieu to Girac are priced at €20 per adult and €15 per child.