Favorite thing: I must admit we really enjoyed a walk along the banks of the river, this particular day there were many canoes on the water as there is a canoe club in Bergerac it seemed as if they were under instruction or training. If you head downstream away from the bridge you eventually come to a wier, used for power, a great and very cheap afternoons entertainment. on the way back we admired some lovely houses with beautiful gardens.
Written Jun 18, 2006
Favorite thing: The first afternoon that we spent wandering around Bergerac's vielle ville, we got so caught up in noticing the little architectural details, that the camera slipped my mind entirely.
Fondest memory: It's always nice to have a break from composing shots. . .but on the second day I felt the need to retrace some of our steps in the morning to capture the littel details that I had most enjoyed. Private courtyards, centuries-old houses and even doorknockers are not at all unusual throughout France, but there is a great collection of them in Bergerac. . .yet the city maintains a very modest attitude.
Updated Apr 30, 2003
Favorite thing: Many of the streets that run through the vieille ville are lined with stone and half-timbered houses ~ said to originally be labourers' cottages.
Fondest memory: The weather was perfect for just meandering through the mazes of lanes, admiring the architecture and private gardens.
Updated Apr 29, 2003
Favorite thing: I almost bypassed Bergerac on our route in the Perigord, as I had read a not-too-flattering write up in one of the guidebooks.
Fondest memory: Thankfully, some instinct caused me to drive in for a look around. . .we ended up staying two full days. . .and I wished we had stayed just a bit longer. It's a sleepy, unassuming little town (we kept mainly to the vielle ville and the maze of little streets throughout) with lots of squares, courtyards and gardens to explore. Everywhere we turned, there was an item of interest ~ like the striking blue doorway in this photo.
Updated Apr 29, 2003
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I almost bypassed Bergerac on our route in the Perigord, as I had read a not-too-flattering write up in one of the guidebooks. Thankfully, some instinct caused...
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Q: Hi, I'm flying to Bergerac soon and want to get to Gavaudun. I am not driving and will be travelling with children. So far I've...

A: Looks as though you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the train station -about 4 miles (from memory). Take the train from Bergerac to Monsempron-Libos which...
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Bergerac should definitely be included on a trip in the Perigord (Dordogne) region of France. Quiet, modest and unassuming, it's the type of quite town that sneaks up on you. . .we drove in for a......
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Bergerac is situated on the banks of the Dordogne. The whole area is well known for its wine production. It is a facinating town which is steeped in history, there is even 2 statues of Bergerac in the...
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Bergerac is another of these beautiful towns and villages that abound in the Dordogne, Lot and Aveyron departments. Having a very temperate climate for most of the year the sun brings out the best in...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Bergerac. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Have friends who live here so can visit whenever I like... just a quick bmi flight from Birmingham to Bergerac... et Voila. This picture is of Lac de Gurson at sunset. Then the skinny dippers come out...
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