Clairac to Corgnac

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Clairac to Corgnac

Motorhome Journey – Clairac to Corgnac sur l’Isle

We up and are away from Clairac Mon Village early, the morning is cooler and no sign at this stage of mosquitoes. First to the dump station where we empty the grey water and toilet cassette and then fill with water.

We leave this bug-infested swamp (as Mr C. calls it) about 9.30am, taking D-126 north passing La Molére and Grateloup to Guérin, D-120 through Verteuil d’Agenais to Tombebœuf. Taking D-667 through Armillac and around Saint Pardoux (a diversion at Miramont de Guyenne) and onto D933. This is quite a good road, mostly small towns and farms along the way with some rows of planted poplar trees (likely pulp poplar planting). While it is only single carriageway it is mostly straight through Eymet, Rouffignac de Sigoulès to Bergerac. Here we cross the Dordogne River onto N-21 a fast road to Périgueux. Keeping north on D-8 and through les Piles on a small country road to Périgord where we turn on to the much faster N-21 road. North through Négrondes towards Thiviers. Turning back on ourselves on D-73E a short drive to the small town of Corgnac sur l’Isle. Crossing the River L’Isle and turning left along a smaller road we find the Aire de Camping at Corgnac sur L’Isle. Good progress north today, 150km/93mls, some on quite small roads.

We enter the Aire and see a number of boule courts and the entrance to the 10 parking places under trees. We are the only ones here. The Aire has been here a while, pitches divided by thinning hedges but under mature trees. It is quiet and on the edge of the small town of Corgnac sat on L’Isle river. It is about 2.30pm so we have lunch and relax in this quiet and peaceful place, so different to Clairac! There is electric hook-up and water access on each pitch (which are of good size), Mr C. winds the awning out, we sit outside in the shade.

A man rides past on his bicycle, stopping when he sees us and comes over to chat (in French of course). He has an animated conversation with Mr C. explaining that the sanitaire (toilet, shower and cassette emptying) is temporarily closed as it is being refurbished/updated so we cannot use these. Mr C. explains that it is not a problem as we are self-sufficient and do not need to empty today. The man says that in view of the lack of facilities we do not have to pay. About half an hour later a well-dressed lady comes by in her car and stops to chat. She explains the same thing about the sanitaire, Mr C. explains that the man on the bicycle has already explained this to us, but we don’t mind because we think the site is delightful and would like to stay. It turns out that she is the mayor of the town and is delighted to hear this!! She tells us that as the facilities are closed, we may stay for free no need to pay the usual charge. We are delighted too.

It is the most peaceful and relaxing afternoon, the church bells chime the hour and bong on the half hour as the afternoon passes and although it is 30°C outside there is a cool breeze under the trees making it very pleasant. Later we have chicken with potato cubes and fresh peaches. Only us here tonight.

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