This is situated in the Maison Peyrarede which is one of Bergeracs most impressive buildings. The city of Bergerac is located in the district of Bergerac. The city of Bergerac is located in the department of Dordogne of the french region Aquitaine. The town is well placed for visitors, with convenient access to the highlights of the area. Explore elsewhere in the Perigord Pourpre. Bergerac is found on the northern bank of the Dordogne River, in the western part of the Dordogne department. France This Way comment: Bergerac has several highlights including an extensive medieval centre and a frontage on the Dordogne river and a visit is highly recommended. Another museum is the National Wine and River Navigation Museum, two activities which led to the wealth of Bergerac. I want emails from Lonely Planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, third-party offers, and surveys. North of Bergerac, Villamblard is a pleasant town to discover and surrounded by attractive countryside, or see ALL recommended places to visit in Dordogne, Bergerac is classified as a village in bloom (ville fleurie) 4*, Address: Bergerac, Aquitaine, 24100, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 44.859, longitude 0.483, Regular market(s) are held in Bergerac each Wednesday all day & Saturday all day. We have reviews of the best places to see in Bergerac City. Continue north from the old town to reach the newer centre of Bergerac. ), Attractions, places & markets near Bergerac, Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes), Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin eglise abbatiale (monuments on French pilgrim routes), Abbeys and cloisters are among the most beautiful attractions in France. The area code for Bergerac is 24037 (also known as code INSEE), and the Bergerac zip Rich vineyards and rolling fields surround pretty cream-stone Bergerac, a good gateway to the Dordogne and one of the most prestigious winegrowing areas of the Aquitaine. Visit the Chateau de Bridoire, a medieval chateau with lots of games for all the family. Historically this was an important port although the only boats operating here now are the gabarres (traditional boats) that carry visitors for a trip along the river. At the eastern end of Rue de la Resistance is a large square surrounded by imposing buildings (although the square tself is now largely a car park) and where you can find the Bergerac Tourist Office. It is the secondmost populated prefecture in the Dordogne, after Prigueux. Wine tasting is available and there is an interactive display where you can amuse yourself identifying the various smells in a glass of wine. The market, held in this part of Bergerac each Saturday, is one of the largest and most colourful markets in the Dordogne and is the best day to visit Bergerac. Mostly dating from the 19th century this is also an attractive part of the town centred along the Rue de la Resistance and where you will find a larger range of shops. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. Pombonne is one of the Bergerac highlights where you will find lots of local people but very few tourists know about the lake and beach! At the top of this square is the lovely Saint Jacques Church which formed part of the Saint Jacques de Compostella pilgrimage. Here you will find trees and nature trails as well as a lake with a small sandy beach. The path continues along the river banks for several kilometres and into the countryside. Route planner When you have explored Bergerac you can take an organised boat trip up the river to see the town and the nearby countryside from a different perspective. The sweet towns main claim to fame is dramatist and satirist Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac (161955), whose romantic exploits and oversized nose have inspired everyone from Molire to Steve Martin. Welcome to Bergerac Rich vineyards and rolling fields surround pretty cream-stone Bergerac, a good gateway to the Dordogne and one of the most prestigious winegrowing areas of the Aquitaine. Issac is a pretty village with a 15th century tower and a Romanesque church.