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Périgueux
Spend 1–2 days in Périgueux; most sights are within a 5‑minute walk, so a short stay covers the historic centre.
Périgueux is a compact town in Dordogne with a Roman arena, medieval quarter and several museums all clustered together. Walking covers the highlights, making a half‑to‑full day enough for a first visit, with an extra night if you want a relaxed pace or to explore surrounding villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- Airports
- Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (EGC) · Limoges Bellegarde (LIG)
- Nights
- 1–2
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Périgueux17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Périgueux, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyPérigueux is a calm small city; the realistic risks are pickpockets in the Wednesday and Saturday markets and a lack of taxis late at night.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) southwest; check the transfer time and whether a car is needed.).EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) southwest; check the transfer time and whether a car is needed.).
- Getting aroundThe Vesunna museum, the Renaissance quarter, the Roman arena, the art museum and the Odyssey theatre sit within a 5-minute walk of each other…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket€1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketVesunna museum entry€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€170 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) southwest; check the transfer time and whether a car is needed.) · LIG Limoges Bellegarde (Rail hub for the Paris connection; check onward train times.)EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) southwest; check the transfer time and whether a car is needed.) · LIG Limoges Bellegarde (Rail hub for the Paris connection; check onward train times.)
Map of Périgueux
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Périgueux
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Brantôme · 21 km straight line
- Saint-Jean-de-Côle · 28 km straight line
- Ribérac · 31 km straight line
- Montignac · 37 km straight line
- Bergerac · 41 km straight line
- Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil · 49 km straight line
- Beynac-et-Cazenac · 51 km straight line
- Sarlat-la-Canéda · 51 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Périgueux: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The Vesunna museum, the Renaissance quarter, the Roman arena, the art museum and the Odyssey theatre sit within a 5-minute walk of each other, so walking covers the centre. Town buses loop through the centre and out to the suburbs. Bikes rent from about €10 a day and scooters €20–30 a day from shops including MBK near the tourist office. Taxis are few and must be booked ahead, not flagged.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈45 min
Train north from Périgueux, about 30 min
Market town for foie gras and truffles; the tourist office runs a foie gras museum with free entry.
Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Car, about 45 km (28 mi)Car, about 28 mi (45 km)
Medieval streets; the standard Dordogne day out.
Door to door: check
Car east via the Vézère valley
Base for the Lascaux cave replicas.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Close to main sights, easy walking access.
Near train station
Convenient for arrivals, a short bus ride to centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 people)1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €85 | €85 |
| Bike rental, one day1 × €15 · Shops near the tourist office | €15 |
| Train Paris–Limoges–Périgueux, round trip1 × €120 · Change at Limoges | €120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €363 per person per day, bed included | €363≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to and from Paris excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bistro meal | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bike rental, one day | €10–30 (≈ US$12–35) |
| Local bus ticket | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Vesunna museum entry | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No direct trains from Paris: change at Limoges; the whole run takes about 4–5 h.
- Taxis are scarce; book ahead rather than flag one.
- Museum hours shorten outside the summer season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)15
- European emergency number112
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux; other countries: embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paris–Limoges–Périgueux, SNCF: about €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) return, 4–5 h, change at Limoges
- Bike rental, one day: €10–30 (≈ US$12–35) from shops near the tourist office
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (c'est combien)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the train station? (où est la gare)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (je peux payer par carte)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (où sont les toilettes)
Emergency numbers are free from any phone in France.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Périgueux. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the SNCF Paris–Limoges–Périgueux connection and the Limoges change time.
- Walking cluster map for the five-minute centre: Vesunna, Renaissance quarter, arena, art museum, Odyssey.
- Place pages with verified hours for Vesunna and the cathedral, plus market-day times.
- Bike and scooter rental rates from shops near the tourist office, checked on the ground.
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