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Voykit pocket guide · France
Eymet
One day is enough to see the historic centre, market and Lac de l'Escourou; add a half‑day if you want a relaxed walk or a night in a B&B.
Eymet is a small bastide town in Dordogne with a compact, pedestrian‑only centre, a weekly market and nearby lake for a short hike. Public transport is limited, so a car or bike is useful. One full day covers the main sights; a night stay adds a relaxed pace.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- check
- 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 €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ 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 · 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 |
| Croissant | €1.5–2.5 |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–12 |
| Bus 332 single ticket | €2.30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EGC · Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
- 24 km (15 mi) north, flights to UK and limited EU cities15 mi (24 km) north, flights to UK and limited EU cities
- BOD · Bordeaux‑Mérignac Airport
- 127 km (79 mi) south, many European and intercontinental routes79 mi (127 km) south, many European and intercontinental routes
Typical fares
- Bergerac Airport → Eymet (bus 332)
- ≈ €4.60 round‑trip, 30 min each way
- Bike hire (full day)
- ≈ €12 (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
Town centre is fully pedestrian; rent a bike or drive to Lac de l'Escourou (≈6 km (3.7 mi)). Bus 332 to Bergerac runs every 2–3 h, €2.30 single.Town centre is fully pedestrian; rent a bike or drive to Lac de l'Escourou (≈3.7 mi (6 km)). Bus 332 to Bergerac runs every 2–3 h, €2.30 single.
See and do
Known for
- 15th‑16th‑century timbered houses
- Château d'Eymet
- Weekly Thursday market
- Lac de l'Escourou
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bergerac | Bus 332, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Sarlat-la-Canéda | Drive ~45 km (28 mi), 1 h via D704Drive ~28 mi (45 km), 1 h via D704 | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Monpazier | Drive ~12 km (7.5 mi), 15 minDrive ~7.5 mi (12 km), 15 min | ≈30 min |
| Riberac | Drive ~20 km (12 mi), 25 minDrive ~12 mi (20 km), 25 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Le Portanel Bed and Breakfast
- Small B&B with pool, terrace and garden; good for a night‑stay
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?sayt kom-byan |
| Where is the bus stop? | Où est l’arrêt de bus ?oo eh lar-reh duh byoo |
| Can I have the menu? | Puis‑je voir le menu ?pwee-zhuh vwar luh muh-nyoo |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez‑vous anglais ?par-lay voo ahn-glay |
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
- No train station; rely on bus or car.
- Bus frequency is low – plan around the 2–3 h schedule.
- Cobblestones near the main square can be hard for mobility‑impaired visitors.
Eymet is safe; main risks are limited public transport and occasional uneven cobbles – watch your step.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Eymet yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 15th‑16th‑century timbered houses
- Château d'Eymet
- Weekly Thursday market
- Lac de l'Escourou
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Eymet, revision 5016149 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5016149
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/eymet). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.