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Travel to Bergerac

Bergerac is a modern yet quaintly attractive town, set on a riverbank in the Dordogne region. This town was once a flourishing trading port and has easy access to the surrounding countryside and many famous wine producers.

Getting there

Bergeracs Roumanières Airport is five kilometres south of the city centre. You can fly here daily from London, Southampton and Paris. The journey into town by taxi takes five minutes and costs around €7. By car from Bordeaux, head east on the D936 for 90kms to Bergerac. By train from Paris, take the Bordeaux-bound TGV train from Paris Montparnasse station; the journey takes 3 hours, 30 minutes. From here, catch a connecting train to Bergerac (one hour).

Info on Bergeracs Key attractions

the well-restored and working old centre of Bergerac is adorned with 15th century fixtures and its cute lanes are home to many half-timbered houses. Bergerac is also famous for its good museums, which depict the areas long history. Particularly interesting, the Museum of Tobacco exhibits a collection of tobacco items and paraphernalia. The centrally located Wine Museum is worth a visit; nearby is the statue of Cyrano, one of the town’s most well-known characters.

Out and about in Bergerac

Bergerac is nestled in the centre of a wine-producing region on the Dordogne River and is an attractive location from which to explore the area. There are 120 wine producers in the surrounding region, with Monbazillac lying to the south and the famous Bordeaux to the west. Just 1 hour, 30 minutes by car from Bergerac is the Bordeaux wine region, where you can tour the areas wineries and sample some of the products. If you’re here in October, don’t miss the grape harvest. Take a trip into the city of Bordeaux as well; it has a vibrant atmosphere and some fine 18th century architecture. A trip to the market town of Périgueux is also worthwhile. The daunting Cathédrale St Front is the focal point of the town, which is surrounded by vegetable farms and vineyards. The local cuisine is excellent and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from.

Leisure Options

Bergerac has a wide selection of modern restaurants and a plethora of traditional cafés where you can enjoy your evenings. There are also lots of bars where you can sample the regions many fine wines.

safety

remain alert when travelling to an unfamiliar environment. Holidaymakers can be more susceptible to pickpocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Outdoor activities and driving can also place you at greater risk of having an accident. When travelling to Bergerac, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Bergerac

Bergerac is at its best in the spring. Autumn in quite pleasant but the days are fairly short. Winter temperatures are usually around 6-9C, so it can become quite chilly. Summer sees the temperature between18-21C

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