Relaxing and gourmet break at the water’s edge
On-site or take-away bar “guinguette”
Waffles, grilled meats, regional products, ice creams, there is everything you need for adults and children.
Cool off, eat well, play, dance, relax…
Refresh yourself, play, dance or peacefully enjoy the banks of the river, before or after a canoe trip or an activity in the area.
Discover the sporting, festive and community events organised throughout the season.
Opening hours
During the day during canoe rental times
. April, May, June and September: 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Tuesdays.
. July and August: 10 am to 7 pm every day.
The guinguette is open at the same times, with the exception of evenings and concerts, which open later. Find out more about 2025 events!
Opening concert with the duo Fohl Ding Pop!
Opening concert for “La Petite Guinguette” on Thursday 29 May, then Friday 29 August, starting at 8 pm.
Our guinguette base is located at Le Bugue, 238 Allée Jean-Paul Souriau.
Out of season, provision of equipment possible, depending on navigation and weather conditions.
A free car park right at our canoe base.
Tourist activities. Near to our base there are many family, tourist, historical and cultural activities. All accessible in walking distance. see our Good Addresses.
Unmissable activities just a few steps from the Guinguette… and at a reduced price!
-20% off at the Bara-Bahau cave ticket (Canoës du Bournat ticket) and 10% off at the “Petite Boutique du Bournat” (Le Bugue town centre).
The Parc du Bournat, a trip in 1900
Very close to our base is the Parc du Bournat, a unique theme park bringing to life the life of our ancestors. Combine canoe descent and a leap into the past, for a few hours during the day or in the evening during the Nocturnes all summer until 11 p.m.
Electric bike rental – Dordogne Bee’s
Discover the emblematic sites and picturesque villages of the region: Limeuil, Les Eyzies, Montignac, Le Gouffre de Proumeyssac… all along the 80 km Dordogne Valley cycle path.
Contact us +33 6 37 98 90 00 or +33 6 37 98 90 02
The authentic Cave of Bara-Bahau
Discover the Bara-Bahau Cave, a prehistoric cave, classified as a historic monument, containing authentic and very large engravings from the Middle Magdalenian.
Day of collecting waste from the banks of the Vézère by canoe – Join us!
Plastic bags, tires and all kinds of waste litter the vegetation on the banks of the Vézère. To keep this landscape intact and prevent any harm to local wildlife, come in large numbers.
Saturday May 24, 2025
Meet at the Bournat canoe base in Bugue-sur-Vézère
To know
Annual, free and voluntary operation. Open to all.
A thank you drink is offered to participants at the canoe base.
Bring gardening gloves and closed shoes.
Organized by the Mixed Syndicate of the Vézère Watershed, the Community of Communes of the Vallée de l’Homme, the Grand Site de France Vallée de la Vézère, the riverside municipalities, canoe rental companies, fishing associations and unions sorting.
To participate: 06 37 98 90 02