Places of interest

Saint Emilion

The village of Saint Emilion needs little introduction. This charming village with its cobbled streets, numerous restaurants, train rides and wine tours makes the perfect day trip. There are many opportunities amongst its cobbled streets to taste the wonderful fruits of the region.

Bordeaux

Famous as the very heart of the wine trade that was built up between England and France prior to the Hundred Year War, Bordeaux is France’s fifth largest city and remains the most vibrant city in Aquitaine, both culturally and economically.

The city sits on the Gironde and has a busy city centre accessible by its modern tram system. Bordeaux, as well as being easy access via the péage, is a straight–forward train journey from Bergerac. All varieties of entertainment can be found at its centre, be it in its glorious opera house, in its many superb restaurants or dancing into the night in its night clubs.

Duras

Situated just over the border in Lot et Garonne, Duras is situated on top of a hill and provides a spectacular view overlooking the countryside of the neighbouring Gironde.

Chateau de Duras has daily tours in the summer and its history will engage young and old alike. The town has several excellent restaurants and has a first rate market every Monday morning.

Libourne

If you enjoy a slightly larger town, then Libourne is also close at hand for a very enjoyable day of shopping.

Bergerac

Bergerac’s history is primarily as a port, acting as an export hub for the areas wines and wood products. To that effect there are a number of fascinating museums including the Inland Waterways Transport Museum, the Costi Museum and Bergerac's wine museum.

The town is also the home of the well-known French nobleman Cyrano de Bergerac whose profile was raised dramatically by the fictional play by Edmond Rostand.

Structures of interest are Bergerac's spectacular churches and the extraordinarily picturesque old bridge, dating back to Bergerac's days as a thriving port.

Sainte Foy la Grande

The traditional local market of Sainte Foy la Grande is where you will enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of this weekly event. It is renowned for being one of the best in the area and is a favourite haunt of many a tourist looking for a bargain.