Garden Karting

In the heart of the Périgord noir, in La Douze, Garden Karting unfolds 900 metres of outdoor track in a wooded setting typical of the Dordogne countryside. The site benefits from a preserved rural backdrop, a quarter hour from central Périgueux, in an area where karting shares space with forest walks, springs, and listed villages. It has become a reference for Périgord residents heading out with friends and for holidaymakers in gîtes or campsites looking for a motorsport activity between two days of sightseeing.

The open-air layout alternates fast sections and technical corners in a green setting that breaks from industrial-zone karting. Conditions shift through Périgord weather : dry and rolling in summer, more demanding on rainy autumn days. Several kart engine sizes are available, from entry-level models for younger drivers to punchier versions for regulars chasing better lap times. The site stays accessible for family initiation runs and regularly hosts group events : birthday parties, stag and hen parties, and corporate seminars.

Fifteen minutes from Périgueux and forty-five from Bergerac, La Douze fits easily into a Périgord stay. The region offers plenty to fill a week: Lascaux and Cro-Magnon caves, Périgord châteaux, regional cuisine (foie gras, truffle, walnuts), the UNESCO-listed Vézère valley, or a detour to Sarlat 50 minutes away. A solid pick to combine motorsport with exploring the Périgord with family or friends.