What to Do When It Rains?
What to Do at the Campsite When It Rains in Corrèze?
Rain is well known as vacationers’ number one enemy. It affects everyone and is often synonymous with sadness and bad moods. Yet rain doesn’t ruin your vacation! We’ve put together a short list of what to do at the campsite when rain shows up.
Go Swimming
When your campsite offers a covered pool heated to 27°C, why not take advantage? At 200m², the pool can accommodate young and old alike. Take time to relax in the whirlpool bath, get some exercise by swimming a few laps, or meet up with friends to chat in the pool and on the sun loungers.
Take Time for Yourself
Vacations are often meant to unwind, release pressure from work, family, or other things. Even more so when it rains, take time for yourself.
Dive back into the world of a novel or comic book! Read the book you didn’t have time to read during the year.
Listen to your favorite album again on your phone or music player!
The old classic: relax in front of a movie or series, just like on your rainy Sundays at home.
Take time to prepare your favorite meal, or learn to cook new dishes!
Play Board Games
When it rains, our morale drops and so does our mood. So it’s the perfect time to get together, with friends or family, to relax and have fun around a good board game! Nothing better for laughing and enjoying time together. Don’t feel like it or don’t have room for a board game? Grab a deck of cards—small, practical, and goes everywhere! Belote, Poker, Rummy, War—card games are timeless and above all allow for quality family time.
Go Fishing
Did you know? When light levels are low or brightness drops, fish rise toward the surface. So early in the morning, in the evening, or when the weather is overcast, fishermen know how to take advantage of this opportunity. Plus, when it rains the water tends to get murky, which makes fish less fearful but especially more active. Finally, rain oxygenates the fish. If it starts raining after a period of intense heat, the temperature will drop and oxygen levels will soar. The ideal time to catch the most fish! For those interested in learning more: https://www.pechenokill.com/2010/09/pecher-avec-la-pluie/
Go See a Movie
When it rains on vacation or even on a weekend, going to the cinema is the ideal alternative. In Argentat-sur-Dordogne, you’ll find the retro cinema Le Turenne, with occasional screenings. This country cinema is located just 10 minutes by car from the campsite. If you want a wider selection of films, the Tulle cinema is 35 minutes from the campsite.
Discover the Region
Despite the rain during your vacation, take the opportunity to discover the heritage. There are many indoor activities near the campsite. There’s something for everyone! In Argentat you can discover the heritage house. It’s a museum space that presents the history of Argentat and displays artifacts from archaeological sites. Château de Gibanel, located 5 km away on the banks of the Dordogne, is a 13th-century fortress not to be missed. Find more information at www.argentat.fr
Visit a Cave
How can you pass through the Dordogne Valley without exploring its chasms and caves? Especially when it’s raining… Step back in time and discover these underground treasures.
On the program, the Padirac chasm, France’s premier underground natural heritage site, celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Located one hour from the campsite, the Lafage chasm reveals the magic of the underground world. Experience something unique during a timeless escape.
Finally, the Lacave caves let you discover cavities over 1.5 km and finish in style in the hall of wonders that will dazzle you.
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