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| Top 10 Things in Bergerac on a Short Break |
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 Bergerac Tobacco Museum - Cutural Attraction |
Maison Peyrarede. This museum is housed in the Peyrarede House in the heart of old Bergerac, and was founded in 1950. It exhibits the social and cultural history of tobacco in France and around the world.
There are four main exhibitions: the discovery of tobacco; the social history of tobacco; tobacco and painting; and craftsmanship. There are also four rooms that are dedicated to the town's history
The museum is open Tuesday to Friday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 18h00; Saturday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 17h00; and Sunday 14h30 - 18h30. Admission is $3.60 for adults and $2 for children. |
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 Aquapark Juniorland - Children’s Activity |
| Located on the Bergerac to Bordeaux road. This is one of the most popular places for children in the summer. There are many activities on offer at the park, including four swimming pools with water chutes; beach volleyball; mountain biking; canoeing on the Dordogne; motor biking on small bikes and quads; bowling; mini golf, and much more. The park is open everday from 09h00 - 18h00. Admission is $2.40 for children under 5; $^ for over 5's; and non-swimmers $3.60. |
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 Vigiers Chateau and Golf Club - Hotel |
This unique and magical hotel is one of the best hotels in Bergerac, and is located right by an oak forrest and a lake. The hotel is housed in a rennovated 400 year old chateau, and offers a number of facilities, including a golf course; it's own vinyards; a restaurant; a brasserie; spa and beauty centre; and room services. The stylish and luxurious rooms all have a TV; telephone; radio; hair dryer; minibar; and a full bathroom. This is one of the best places to go for a relaxing sta in town.
For more information visit the hotel's website: www.vigiers.com |
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 Bergerac Museum of Religious Art - Cutural Attraction |
| Located in the centre of Bergerac. This museum is housed in an old 17th century building, and has on display a range of religious paintings; sculptures; and liturgical objects. It also houses the Pierre de Lauzerte, which is an extremely old statue that was discovered in a chapel in the Tarn and Garonne departement. The museum is open Tuesday to Friday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 18h00; Saturday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 17h00; and Sunday 14h30 - 18h30. Admission is $3.60 for adults and $2 for children. |
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 St Jacques’ Church - Cutural Attraction |
| Located on the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage route. This amazing old Romanesque church is a site not to be missed when in Bergerac. One of the church's main attractions is it's organ. The church has undergone many renovations and alterations throughout its history. The church is open Tuesday to Friday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 18h00; Saturday 10h00 - 12h00 and 14h00 - 17h00; and Sunday 14h00 - 18h00. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. |
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 The Covered Market - Tourist Attraction |
| Grand Rue, in the centre of town. The metal covered market was built on this site in 1885, and was enlargedin 1934 after a devastating fire. This market is a great place to go to walk around and browse through the different stalls in the market, which offer a wide range of arts and crafts; snacks; wines; fruits; local foods; and a whole lot more. The market is open everyday from 10h00 - 18h00 and Sundays from 10h00 - 17h00. |
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 Notre-Dame Church - Cutural Attraction |
| Rue de la Resistance and rue Sainte-Catherine. The neo-gothic style Notre-Dame church was built from 1856 to 1865, and was designed by the architect Paul Abadie. It's bell tower is 80 metres high and towers above the rest of the city. The building of the church marked the beginning of urban expansion that remodelled the town during the last half of the 19th century. The church is open everyday from 10h00 - 18h00. Admission is free. |
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 Place Pelissiere - Tourist Attraction |
| Rue St-James. This is the largest andmost beautiful square in Bergerac, and was once the square where the skin merchants traded their goods. It has amazing views of the Saint Jacques church and bell-tower wall; and also has a beutiful fountain, La Font-Ronde, which was used as a washing area. At the bottom of the square there is one of the only places where the canal is still visible. The the former Petite-Mission, a royal college established in 1672, is also found by the square, which today houses the Sacred Art Museum. |
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 Le Vieux Port - Tourist Attraction |
| Rue Hyppolyte Taine. The harbour was built in 1838, and played a major role in Bergerac's river trading past. The harbour registered almost 1500 boat movements per year and employed over 200 people. In the 19th century exportation of Bergerac wines and wood for barrels dominated the trade. This is a great place to visit and learn about how the town grew to become what it is today. |
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 Manoir Le Grand Vignoble Hotel - Hotel |
24140 st julien-de-crempse. This is another of the top hotels of Bergerac, with all the style and comfort that you would expect from a hotel of this class.
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services, including a restaurant; babysitting; room service; fitness room; tennis courts; sauna; whirlpool; and a swimming pool. The comfortable and elegant rooms all have a mini bar; TV; cable TV; telephone; hair dryer; and a full bathroom. |
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| Abbaye de Cadouin - Cultural Attraction |
| Not in Bergerac, but just 30 minutes from Bergerac is Cadouin, a pretty little village which is home to the beautiful cloitre of Cadouin. The abbey of Cadouin is cited as one of the 'sites du Patrimoine mondial' of the pilgrim routes of the Route of Saint Jaques de Compostelle. The holy shroud of Cadouin was an object of pilgrimage for eight centuries. Although the village centre was being resurfaced when we were visiting the work was nearly finished. Its a relaxing little place and we had lunch in a small restaurant on the square. We had been recommended by friends to eat at a nearby restaurant Auberge de La Salvetat, but they were closed until the end of March. We will certainly return to this area - its so beautiful and unspoilt - but next time it will be for longer!
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