Tourism

Discover Bergerac and Périgord

By staying in Bergerac you will have the pleasure of discovering some of the riches that this emblematic city of the Dordogne offers you. City of art and history, the city is full of remarkable sites and monuments: the famous Cyrano de Bergerac statue, the pretty Place de la Myrpe, the Protestant temple, the Notre-Dame and Saint-Jacques churches, the Cloître des Récollets or even the park de Pombonne, are unmissable places. A list far from exhaustive!

A local team well in its region

To welcome you, a team of professionals well in their city, well in their region. She will be happy to reveal to you the local habits and customs, the places not to be missed in Bergerac, but also in the near surroundings, the must-see events, the gourmet addresses and authentic... All the good advice to take is at the reception!

The museums of Bergerac

Bergerac is a little paradise for lovers of museums and History. Visit the Costi Museum, with some of the bronze works of the Greek artist Constantin Papachristopoulos; enter the Maison Peyrarède and the famous tobacco museum, which looks back on a fabulous saga spanning three millennia; discover Dordonha, the new heritage and cultural center of Bergerac, nestled in a 17th century stone building where you will learn about the riches of the city which became prosperous thanks to river trade.

Dordogne wines

The Périgord and the Dordogne are known for their rich winemaking. A reputation that is not overstated! The department is home to no fewer than 13 appellations of controlled origin, including the AOCs Bergerac, Rosette, Saussignac, Monbazillac, and Montravel. Red, dry white, sweet white, and even rosé, the wine treasures are numerous, and the estates to visit are legion. For more information, contact La Maison des Vins, located on Quai Cyrano, where the Tourist Office is also located.

The markets of Bergerac

A land of gastronomy par excellence, Bergerac has built its wealth through trade. It is therefore no coincidence that the town has a great tradition of markets. The food and tourist market is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, near Notre-Dame Church. There is also an organic market every Tuesday in front of Notre-Dame Church, and a chrysanthemum market on All Saints' Day.

You can also visit the Halles de Bergerac, a covered market open every day.

During the summer season, on Saturday mornings, you can discover Flavors of the World, and on Sunday mornings, head for a Brunch "from our region."

Going out in Bergerac

Concerts, exhibitions, fairs, stage performances: it's impossible to be bored in Bergerac with, all year round, a rich cultural, musical and festive program. Exhibition fair, jazz festival and theater festival (Bergerac on stage) in May, Flamenco festival in August, the Estivales in summer, the Trafik festival in November... Prepare your stay, something is bound to happen in Bergerac during your stay in our establishment! 

Charlat-la-Canéda

Located just over an hour from your hotel in Bergerac, the medieval city of Sarlat is a must-see during your stay in the Dordogne. Capital of the Périgord Noir, Sarlat-la-Canéda is known for having the highest density of listed monuments in the world! Ancient Sainte-Marie church, Lantern of the Dead, the ramparts, the convent of the Order of Notre-Dame, the Maison de la Boétie, the superb Saint-Sacerdos cathedral and the Manoir de Gisson are just a few of the must-sees on a list of over 60 listed monuments!

Discover Périgueux

Administrative and historical capital of the Dordogne, Périgueux, located approximately 50 kilometers from Bergerac, is worth a stop. An ancient Gallo-Roman city, the city is full of remains witnesses to a very ancient history which has been enriched over the centuries. This is demonstrated by the many remarkable sites that should not be missed: the Saint-Front Cathedral, the Arènes Garden, the Saint-Étienne-Church de-la-Cité, the Vesunna museum...