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Things to Do  

Stroll the medieval streets.

Stroll the medieval streets., Bergerac

 pfsmalo Says:  Once again, in the evening sun, it was beautiful and warm as we strolled around searching for a bite to eat. We wandered quite a bit as the season hasn't started yet, but found the streets around our b&b were the nicest. The historic old quarter is not that big and can be... 

Sit outside on Place de la Myrpe.

Sit outside on Place de la Myrpe., Bergerac

 pfsmalo Says:  We sat out on the square in the evening sun whilst waiting for the owner. It really was beautiful, calm, no cars moving about, so very peaceful. Practically all the houses here date from the 16th c with half-timbered "bricou" frontages. A couple on the north side of the... 

Recollets Convent (Maison des vins).

Recollets Convent (Maison des vins)., Bergerac

 pfsmalo Says:  This converted convent was built between the 12th and 17th centuries and used by the "Recollets" order of Franciscans. It was used afterwards as a Protestant temple (now rehoused in the adjacent building). Now turned into the Wine museum of Bergerac it still retains a... 

Kayak Down the Dordogne

Kayak Down the Dordogne, Bergerac

 yorkshirebella Says:  There are a number of places to pick up a kayak, Beynac is just one of them and you get a choice of how many how long a journey you want to do.We chose a 15K trip which was great. The views are just breathtaking.You wont be alone there are hundreds of people messing about on... 

A day in the park

A day in the park, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  We found a couple of parks in Bergerac one was a good half an hours walk from the town centre but was worth the time just to sit by the pond and listen to the frogs, they where amazing, I have never heard such noisy little chaps in my life. 

Tobacco Museum

Tobacco Museum, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  This sounds really baoring, but it was not , in fact it is really interesting. A must if the weather is bad as you can spend quite a long time there, over the three floors. Many artifacts, even some cigarette boxes that I remember from when I was younger!!!! 

Aquarium du Perigord Noir

Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Both recreational and educational, this aquarium has 3000000 litres of water where in natural light you can watch 6000 plus fish. With more than 30 pools you make a voyage through 5 covered visiting areas. Outside there is a shop and a bar "Croc - o - Grill" and mini golf,... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

L'Imparfait: Gourmet

L'Imparfait: Gourmet, Bergerac

 thinking Says:  The ambience was perfect and so was the food.I would go back anytime I had the chance. I 

Blanche Hermione: Bergerac's Best

Blanche Hermione: Bergerac's Best, Bergerac

 Canadienne Says:  We came across the Blanche Hermione while wandering through the vielle ville (old town) of Bergerac, but I remembered the name from the Rough Guide. It is superb ~ a cozy, intimate atmosphere, very welcoming and attentive waiter/owner, and terrific food at decent prices. We... 

Transportation  

Gare de Bergerac

Gare de Bergerac, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Bergerac has its own train station that is easy to find just down from the main road on Rue de Regiment D'infanterie, also the main bus staions stand in front of the train staion, so if there is no train going to the place you want to go to , try a bus!!! 

Ryan Air

Ryan Air, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Fly from Liverpool to Bergerac with Ryan Air ,flight time approx 1.45, we did it for £50 return per person. No frills no fuss airline but does the job just as well as any other. 10/10 highly recommened 

Shopping  

Arts Terres: Unique Gifts

Arts Terres: Unique Gifts, Bergerac

 Canadienne Says:  Arts Terres is a fantastic little shop owned and run by two potters ~ Caroline Vernet and Luis Jeronimo. One portion of the store is devoted to their works (for sale and some for display); another portion is available for workshops for both adults and children.Different... 

Miscellaneous: Foie Gras & Fine Wines

Miscellaneous: Foie Gras & Fine Wines, Bergerac

 Canadienne Says:  If you're interested in foie gras, there are a few specialty shops around Bergerac's vielle ville. In Sarlat, there was a harder sell in the stores, so this is a nice compromise (but I wasn't interested either way ~ it's not to my tastes).The Bergerac wines are also... 

Local Customs  

Boulles

Boulles, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Sorry about the spelling not to sure if I am right or not.............. anyway we spent a couple of hours sat watching the local men in the park playing their national game, very much the same as the English game of Bowls but slightly different, both played with extreme... 

Tourist Traps  

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac, Bergerac

 Canadienne Says:  This is simply a warning of a potential tourist trap: Bergerac has no connection with Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. So, if you're doing a literary tour of France. . .or if you're a fan of Rostand and are hoping to find a museum in his honour, you'll be sorely... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Roc de Cazelle

Roc de Cazelle, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Anothe day trip from Bergerac In this park you will find reconstructions of prehistoric man's life in the actual places he lived. You go though caves and underground passages which were used as refuges from the prehistoric times. Then right on the cliff you come to the... 

Grotte de Villars

Grotte de Villars, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  Day trip from Bergerac, the Villars Grotto was discovered in 1953 by the Perigueux potholers club. It is the largest underground network in the Perigord, with more than 13kms explored to this day. The undeground river has hollowrd out huge chambers connected by huge... 

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Walking along the Dordogne

Walking along the Dordogne, Bergerac

 ettenaj Says:  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... 

Bergerac ~ The Little Details

Bergerac ~ The Little Details, Bergerac

 Canadienne Says:  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. It's always nice to have a break from composing shots. . .but on the second day I felt the... 

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 The ambience was perfect and so was the food.I would go back anytime I had the chance. I 

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Q:  Hi We (myself, my partner and 4 year old daughter) will be in Bergerac for 4 days in July. We will be car less and would like... 

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A: There is a train line between Bordeaux and Sarlat which for most of the route follows the course of the river making several of the larger towns accessible. To give you... 

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Picturesque Bergerac

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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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Birthday in Bergerac

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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

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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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Bergerac - Wine Country

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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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Carsac de Gurson

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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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