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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, tourist crowds)
- Airport
- EGC
- Nights
- 1
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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
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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 Bergerac17 ▾
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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 Bergerac, 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
- SafetyBergerac is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in market crowds and follow river safety rules (no motorboats).
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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.
- AirportEGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (Ryainair flights from London Stansted; seasonal flights from Rotterdam, Charleroi and other UK airports.).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; a city bus links the airport and surrounding villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Tobacco)€4 (≈ US$5) adult, €2 (≈ US$3) reduced
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
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 (Ryainair flights from London Stansted; seasonal flights from Rotterdam, Charleroi and other UK airports.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bergerac: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 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 historic centre is walkable; a city bus links the airport and surrounding villages. Bike rentals are common along the Dordogne banks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monbazillac
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Bergerac station, about 30 min
Visit the sweet wine museum and taste local liquoreux.
Eymet
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Regional train to Eymet, ~45 min
Well‑preserved medieval town, good for a short walk.
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.
Town centre
Close to the river promenade, market and museums; ideal for walking visits.
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
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Airport shuttle (round‑trip)2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Wine tasting ticket2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €182 per person per day, bed included | €363≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Glass of local wine | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Baguette sandwich | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
| Museum entry (Tobacco) | €4 (≈ US$5) adult, €2 (≈ US$3) reduced |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours change seasonally; check the Tobacco Museum schedule before visiting.
- Airport flights are seasonal; verify dates on the airport website.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical (SAMU)15
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); other embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre (bus): about €8 (≈ US$10) per person, 30 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → hotel: ≈ €12–15 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kɔ̃byen)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parle vu zɑ̃glɛ)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
- Je voudrais un verre de vin — I would like a glass of wine (ʒə vudʁɛ œ̃ vɛʁ də vɛ̃)
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 Bergerac. 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–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, tourist crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑centre shuttle (bus line 5) runs hourly; check schedule.
- Bike‑share stations near the river promenade for flexible travel.
Sources
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