Bergerac Essentials

Bergerac Essentials & Tourist Information

Bergerac Tourist Attractions
The pick of the town's cultural attractions is arguably the Bergerac Museum of Religious Art. Housed in a 17th century it has a fine display of religious paintings, sculptures and liturgical objects. It costs just €4 and is open every day except Mondays. Cool down in the hot sunshine at the Aqua Park Junior Land which offers a great day out for families. It has four swimming pools with water chutes, beach volleyball, canoeing on the River Dordogne and quad biking suitable for all ages. It is open every day from 9am - 6pm and costs €7 per adult with concessions available. 

French Phrases For Tourists  

Bergerac Opening Hours
Shopping hours in Bergerac are less flexible than larger French cities and visitors should expect trading from 10am - 5.30pm with a few businesses staying open slightly later. Many close at lunchtime and have early closing, usually at midday on Saturday. Virtually all stores, large and small are closed on Sundays although the central covered market is open from 10am until 5pm.      

Tipping & Etiquette in Bergerac
There is likely to be a 10% service charge added to all restaurant bills so any further tipping is entirely discretionary. Small cafes and bars may not include this so again a gratuity equivalent to 10% would be deemed sufficient. Taxi journeys should be rounded up to the next couple of Euros and small change for chambermaids and hotel porters will be gratefully received.

Bergerac Food & Drink
Bergerac regional cuisine is known for many delicacies which are highly prized throughout France and is characterized by a plethora of wildfowl and pork dishes. Confit de Canard and Enchaud slow roasted pork with wild mushrooms and garlic potatoes are popular meals on many restaurant menus. Perigord truffles are a delicacy not to be missed during a stay in Bergerac and fresh farmed trout is always delicious with the signature crème fraiche and walnut sauce. Bergerac red wines such as Red Cote de Bergerac or Pecharmant are ideal matches for red meat, game and many of the terrific chocolate desserts found here. 

Bergerac Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Bergerac – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 112
• Ambulance – 112
• Fire – 112

Disabled Access in Bergerac
Although Bergerac is a relatively flat town, it does have many uneven pavements and old cobblestone streets making it hard going for wheelchair users and very little local transport is accessible for disabled travellers. In spite of their age and preserved layout, there are several old buildings that have some ramp and street level access and there are tours and activities which are tailored to the disabled visitor. These include special fishing and canoeing itineraries along the Dordogne and spacious pavement cafes suitable for wheelchairs are plentiful especially in the old town. 

French Embassies
• British Consulate-General 24 Avenue de Prado 13006 Marseille Telephone: (33) (4) 91 15 72 10 
• France Embassy - 58 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JT Tel. 0207 073 1000