WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town Center | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Town Center | Self | Free |
| 2 | Quai Cyrano | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Wine Library + Cloister | Self | Free |
| 3 | Notre-Dame Church | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 4 | Gabarre River Cruise | ✦✦✧✧✧ | River Cruise | Tour | Paid € |
| 5 | Old Bridge | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 6 | Port Miniature | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Self-Drive Boat | Rental | Paid € |
| 7 | Bergerac Market | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 8 | Covered Market | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 9 | Tobacco Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Tobacco | Self | Paid € |
| 10 | Costi Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Statues | Self | Free |
| 11 | Jean Jaurès Park | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Park | Self | Free |
| 12 | St. Jacques Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 13 | Tourist Train | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Tourist Train | Tour | Paid € |
1. Town Center
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Town Center
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Bergerac’s Town Center is a blend of historic architecture and modern vibrancy. Key landmarks include the Place Pelissièreand and Place de la Mirpe squares. with its bustling atmosphere, and the beautifully preserved medieval buildings that offer a glimpse into the town’s past.
2. Quai Cyrano
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Wine Library + Cloister
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Quai Cyrano
Espace Vin
Quai Cyrano is serving as the tourism office, a wine library and a cloister.
Key features of Quai Cyrano include its extensive collection of local wines and the beautifully preserved cloister that provides a peaceful escape.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
3. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Notre-Dame
The main church of Bergerac, recognizable by its tall bell tower, dates from the 19th century and is in the Neo-Gothic style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
4. Gabarre River Cruise
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type River Cruise
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on a traditional gabarre, exploring the scenic Dordogne River. The cruise passes through Bergerac and an ornithological area.
Provider
Les Gabarres de Bergerac
5. Old Bridge
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Vieux Pont
From the middle of the bridge or, especially, from the end of the bridge on the south side, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the town.
6. Port Miniature
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Self-Drive Motorboat
Visit Rental
Cost Paid
French Name
Port Miniature
Enjoy the thrill of motorboating at this small-scale, family-friendly marina attraction. The main activity is renting small motorboats designed to represent larger vessels.
7. Bergerac Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché Traditionnel
The Bergerac market takes place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings around the Notre-Dame church. There is also a small market on Tuesday afternoons.
During the truffle season, from December to February, additional stands are set up on Saturday mornings.
Another market is held on the south bank of Bergerac, after the bridge, on Friday mornings.
8. Covered Market
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Covered Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Halle du Marché Couvert
Bergerac also has a covered market situated just a few streets away from the Notre-Dame church market.
9. Tobacco Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Tobbaco Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Names
Musée du Tabac
Château Henri IV
Hôtel des Peyrarède
Maison Peyrarède
This museum offers insights into the history and significance of tobacco in Bergerac. It features exhibits on tobacco cultivation, production, and its cultural impact. It’s a niche attraction that provides a unique look into an industry that has shaped the region.
The museum is located in an elegant 17th-century private mansion.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
10. Costi Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Statues Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Musée Costi
Dordonha
Dedicated to the works of sculptor Costi, this museum showcases an array of statues and sculptures.
The museum is part of a cultural center called Dordonha, which also features temporary exhibitions, a café, and a restaurant.
11. Jean Jaurès Park
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Parc Jean Jaurès
The public park in Bergerac features a fountain and a small flower garden beside it.
12. St. Jacques Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
A 16th-century church located on one of the Camino de Santiago routes.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
13. Tourist Train
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Tourist Train
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
French Name
Le Petit Train de Bergerac
A city train tour that provides a convenient way to explore Bergerac’s key attractions and historical sites.
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