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Come and discover Perigord area by staying in our hotel located in the center of Bergerac.
At walking distance, you'll enjoy all restaurants and shops. You'll appreciate meandering in the little streets of the old town and get easily to the Dordogne River banks.
Welcome to Alliance Aquitaine, a cooperative cellar which gathers 133 winegrowers representing the appellations of Bergerac, Côtes de Bergerac, Montravel, Côtes de Montravel, Monbazillac, Pécharmant and Bordeaux. Representing a total of 1,356 hectares, with 95% that are certified by Agri Confiance (quality, health and environment norm).
Alliance Aquitaine is represented by 3 production sites and 3 direct selling stores in Bergerac, Le Fleix and Saint Vivien.
Come and taste our wines and discover our “400 barrels” winery on Bergerac’s site.
Free access to the barrels warehouse on demand.
At the heart of the old town, the Hôtel de France welcomes you in a cosy, traditional and modern atmosphere.
Enjoy peace and elegance in its 20 comfortable, well-appointed rooms (10 of which have a balcony): double glazing, air conditioning, LCD television (Canal + BeIN sports package), hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, telephone and alarm clock… a service designed to meet your business travel and tourism needs as fully as possible.
A complete and varied breakfast with sweet and savoury options can be served in the dining room, in your room or on the terrace.
The lounge bar and shaded inner courtyard are available for your enjoyment along with the swimming pool, where you can unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet while benefiting from the convenience of a city centre location.
Private, secure garage and 100 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity.
Direct sale at the farm, organic market Saturday 10am-12pm
Zétoulu - Literature
(gives a history lesson to Zétoulu, who seems bored) ... because you see, my dear, Bergerac was a Protestant stronghold in the 16th century. King Henry III signed the "Peace of Bergerac" there, putting an end to the sixth war of religion. Isn't that exciting?
(snores) Yes... exciting, yes...
This cloister was founded a century later, under the reign of Louis XIII, in order to revive the Catholic faith in the city!
A short distance from the Office de Tourisme (Tourist Office), Apolo Cycles offers hire of bicycles and electric bikes.
Jean-Paul will fulfil your requirements with personalised service. He will warmly welcome you, give advice and will suggest many tours by which to discover our marvellous region.
A large choice of bicycles. Reservation required.
Large natural lake in the heart of the Double forest. Free and open to all. Children's play area, picnic tables, fitness trail, observation hide...swimming in the summer months when lifeguards present. Restaurant and snack bars on site.
Discover the wines of Bergerac in the heart of the historical
town. Free visit of the cloister and the wine cellar where a movie
is projected. You will discover the appellations of the region.
Every week, the Maison des Vins team concocts a selection of 9 Bergerac - Duras appellation wines.
Enjoy them in the wine cellar, on the panoramic terrace or in the majestic setting of the Cloître des Récollets!
Let’s go for a discovery of the city with the self guided tour (it’s free!). A Daedalean network of streets and sunlit squares each more charming than the last ... Here! That’s a pretty 17th façade: the Museum of Tobacco. Even non-smokers are invited to push the door: the history of tobacco is presented. Very interesting. Not far, the small Musée de la Ville pays tribute to river heritage and the wine world ... Finally, don’t miss the Costi Museum with his sculptures bring an artistic touch to this walk.
Time for a break! At the Maison des Vins de Bergerac, To find out everything anyone needs to know about these delectable juices, a visit to the Maison des Vins de Bergerac is a must. The edifice in itself is an astounding 17th Century demure built around a wooden and brick cloister (Le Cloitre des Récollets). All will be told about the 13 appelations that surround Bergerac.
This XVIIIth century castle is situated in the town of Lembras, 6 km from Bergerac.
Built on the top of a hill, it dominates the region and offers an unforgettable setting, between vineyards and forests. The Pécharmant, its appellation contrôlée vineyard, faces south and covers 40 hectares. The ground rich in iron gives to this "vin de garde" a subtle bouquet, and its incomparable taste makes it one of the finest products of the Dordogne.
If on your trip you come to the Périgord, we will ensure you the best reception.
Billeau biscuits are produced in the respect of the tradition by following the authentic recipes.
Come and discover all the secrets of the “Croquants”, “Palets” and “Crousti’noisettes” during a guided visit.
Thanks to huge glass windows, you can appreciate, during the visit, the different steps of the creation of our biscuits.
You will enjoy our biscuits factory so much good mood will brighten your taste buds!
A former pilgrimage route of 180 kilometers from the Perigord to Rocamadour, this magnificent route is now marked out, and allows you to cross the vineyards and hills of Bergerac in complete safety, before skirting the green Dordogne valley and its cliffs, to arrive in the valley of the Ouysse.
The departure of this first stage will be from the church of Notre Dame, then continuing our way, we reach the church of Saint Jacques, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city of Bergerac.
Before crossing the Dordogne river, we will admire the numerous timber-framed houses, the beautiful Renaissance bays but also the Peyrarède house. The coloured nose of the statue of Cyrano will show us the direction of the castle of Monbazillac. Then we will cross the picturesque village of Conne de Labarde before reaching St Cernin de Labarde and its church Saint Saturnin.
The ponds of La Jemaye were created in the 15th century by monastic communities who, by practicing fish farming, had a safe and sustainable food resource. Surrounded by the forest of the Double, partly replanted with pines in the 19th century to fight against stagnant water and malaria, the ponds attract many animal species, the most emblematic of which is the cistude turtle, which you may be able to contemplate from the observatory set up on the discovery path. The Grand Etang de La Jemaye was acquired by the Department, which manages the tourist activity while preserving the environment within the framework of the Sensitive Natural Areas. With free access, it offers a swimming area supervised in season, play areas for children and many outdoor activities. There are also fun walking maps available (for children aged 4 to 12).
The Bergerac region offers a generally open, cultivated landscape, in stark contrast to the forest-partitioned landscapes of the rest of the Dordogne. Here, field crops, vines, meadows and orchards shape landscapes with often distant horizons, modulated by wooded screens. Closer to the Plateau d'Issigeac, the landscape softens and opens out onto large cultivated plots. The vernacular heritage, especially that associated with water (wells, fountains), has been well preserved, and the towers of windmills stand on the ridges and accompany you for part of the way.
The route is recommended for mountain bikes or VTC as it is partly on forest tracks. You will cross hamlets and villages of the Double and will pass by the farm of Parcot, a model of traditional farm open to the public, before arriving at the Grand Etang which offers multiple activities around water, fauna and flora typical of the Double.
The European pond turtle, a freshwater turtle, is present in La Jemaye. This protected species is experiencing a decline in its range due to the deterioration of its habitat or competition with the Florida turtle. The cistude goes into hibernation in the fall and for the whole winter. To observe it, discretion is required because the animal is shy!
The site is also very frequented by birds, among them the Great Cormorant, easily recognizable and an outstanding fisherman.