Quai Salvette
Old river port on the Dordogne, with traditional gabarre boats offering river trips and views of the old bridge.
Bergerac, France
Bergerac: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bergerac, on the Dordogne, is the capital of a renowned wine region and a good base for exploring the Périgord. Its old town, by the old river port, keeps its half-timbered houses.
Bergerac airports
From the airport to central Bergerac
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord airport is about 4 km from central Bergerac.
Lignes 330 / 332 / 333
Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional lines serving Bergerac station. The airport stop is on demand: book by 5pm the day before. €2.50 ticket.
Taxi
Taxis from the terminal; central Bergerac is only a few kilometres away. Booking is recommended in high season.
Bergerac
Things to do in Bergerac
Statue de Cyrano
Statue of the famous Cyrano on Place de la Myrpe, in the heart of the old town.
Église Notre-Dame
19th-century Gothic Revival church whose tall spire dominates the town centre.
Château de Monbazillac
16th-century château surrounded by the vineyards of the famous Monbazillac sweet wine, about 7 km south.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bergerac?
Bergerac is served by Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (EGC).
How far is the airport from central Bergerac?
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord airport is about 4 km from central Bergerac.
How do I get from the airport to central Bergerac?
From Bergerac Dordogne Périgord airport you can take Lignes 330 / 332 / 333 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bergerac?
Highlights of Bergerac include Quai Salvette, Statue de Cyrano, Église Notre-Dame, and Château de Monbazillac.
Photo credits
- Quai Salvette: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Statue de Cyrano: Henk Monster, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Église Notre-Dame: Juanje 2712, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Monbazillac: MOSSOT, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons