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13 Things to Do in Bergerac

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By Culture Francia Team

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What to See & Do

Bergerac Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆

  Name Appeal Type Visit Cost
01 Town Center ★★★☆☆ Walking Around Self Free
02 Quai Cyrano ★★★☆☆ Wine Library + Cloister Self Free
03 Notre-Dame Church ★★☆☆☆ Church Self Free
04 Gabarre River Cruise ★★☆☆☆ Cruising Tour Paid
05 Bridge ★★☆☆☆ Panorama Self Free
06 Port Miniature ★★☆☆☆ Motorboating Self Paid
07 Bergerac Market ★★☆☆☆ Food Market Self Free
08 Halle ★☆☆☆☆ Food Market Self Free
09 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 Bergerac Tourist Train ★☆☆☆☆ City Train Tour Tour Paid

01. Town Center

Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around

Visit Self
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.

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02. Quai Cyrano

Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Wine Library + Cloister

Visit Self
Cost Free

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.

03. Notre-Dame Church

Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church

Visit Self
Cost Free

The main church of Bergerac, recognizable by its tall bell tower, dates from the 19th century and is in the Neo-Gothic style.

04. Gabarre River Cruise

Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cruising

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.

D’autres formules de durées plus longues sont également proposées.

05. Bridge

Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama

Visit Self
Cost Free

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.

06. Port Miniature

Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Motorboating

Visit Self
Cost Paid

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.

07. Bergerac Market

Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market

Visit Self
Cost Free

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.

08. Halle

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market

Visit Self
Cost Free

Bergerac also has a covered market situated just a few streets away from the Notre-Dame church market.

09. Tobacco Museum

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tobbaco

Visit Self
Cost Paid

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.

10. Costi Museum

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Statues Museum

Visit Self
Cost Free

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
Cost Free

The public park in Bergerac features a fountain and a small flower garden beside it.

12. St. Jacques Church

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church

Visit Self
Cost Free

A 16th-century church located on one of the Camino de Santiago routes.

13. Bergerac Tourist Train

Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour

Visit Tour
Cost Paid

A city train tour that provides a convenient way to explore Bergerac’s key attractions and historical sites.

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