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Voykit pocket guide · France
Bergerac
Spend 1–2 days in Bergerac: explore the river walk, tobacco museum and wine house, then catch a flight or train onward.
Bergerac is a sub‑prefecture in Dordogne, known for its wine, tobacco museum and a statue of Cyrano. The centre is compact, so a full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you sample local wines or take a short trip to Monbazillac.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, tourist crowds)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · Medical (SAMU) 15 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Glass of local wine | €4–6 |
| Baguette sandwich | €3–5 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
| Museum entry (Tobacco) | €4 adult, €2 reduced |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EGC · Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
- Ryainair flights from London Stansted; seasonal flights from Rotterdam, Charleroi and other UK airports.
Typical fares
- Airport → town centre (bus)
- about €8 per person, 30 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → hotel
- ≈ €12–15 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The historic centre is walkable; a city bus links the airport and surrounding villages. Bike rentals are common along the Dordogne banks.
See and do
Known for
- Bergerac wine
- Tobacco Museum
- Cyrano de Bergerac statue
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monbazillac | Bus from Bergerac station, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Eymet | Regional train to Eymet, ~45 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Town centre
- Close to the river promenade, market and museums; ideal for walking visits.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?sayt kɔ̃byen |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez‑vous anglais ?parle vu zɑ̃glɛ |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?u sɔ̃ le twalɛt |
| I would like a glass of wine | Je voudrais un verre de vinʒə vudʁɛ œ̃ vɛʁ də vɛ̃ |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Museum opening hours change seasonally; check the Tobacco Museum schedule before visiting.
- Airport flights are seasonal; verify dates on the airport website.
Bergerac is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in market crowds and follow river safety rules (no motorboats).
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bergerac yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bergerac wine
- Tobacco Museum
- Cyrano de Bergerac statue
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Bergerac: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Bergerac, revision 5244569 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244569
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bergerac). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.