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.