Location: Bergerac in France
Nearest Airport:
Bergerac at 4
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Nearest Ferry:
Calais at 800
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Nearest Train:
Bergerac at 1
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Nearest Motorway:
Perigueux at 40
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 15.0
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Car: recommended
Bergerac is the 2nd-largest town in the Dordogne region of France and the capital of south-west Périgord, an area famous for its vineyards. It is a charming town that developed rapidly in the12th century as a key trading port and river crossing, but today is perhaps better known for its museums, street markets and excellent dinning. It is a picturesque town bustling with life and vitality, especially in the pedestrianised area of the old quarter. The countryside surrounding the town is packed with mature vineyards. In fact, the Bergerac region is sometimes known as the Perigord Pourpre, a name derived from the rich purple-red wines which characterise this area of Perigord. Within easy reach are the historic towns of Périgueux and Sarlat, the city of Bordeaux, the famous vignobles of St Emilion, the prehistoric caves at Les Eyzies and the world famous cave drawings at Lescaux. The airport is served by airlines from Stansted, Southampton, Liverpool, Birmingham, East Midlands & Bristol.