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Brantôme
Spend half a day in Brantôme to see the abbey and riverside walk; ideal as a day‑trip from Sarlat or a short stop on a Dordogne road trip.
Brantôme is a tiny riverside town in the Dordogne, famous for its Benedictine abbey and the Dronne river island. Its sights are compact, so a half‑day covers the highlights. Use it as a rest point on a longer Dordogne itinerary or a quick day‑trip from nearby towns.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat, tourist crowds)
- Airport
- EGX
- Nights
- 1
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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 Brantôme17 ▾
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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 Brantôme, 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
- SafetyBrantôme is low‑risk; typical small‑town cautions apply – watch belongings in crowded markets and follow river flood warnings.
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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 · 112 General emergency (EU-wide) (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.
- AirportEGX Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 45 km (28 mi), 45 min by car; no direct bus to Brantôme, so arrange a taxi or rental car.).EGX Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 28 mi (45 km), 45 min by car; no direct bus to Brantôme, so arrange a taxi or rental car.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and walkable: abbey, bridge and river island are within 10 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealCroque-madame or similar snack€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi per km≈€1.5
- Museum or sight ticketAbbey entrycheck€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedSmall hotel or B&B room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedSmall hotel or B&B room, a night, per room€85 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedSmall hotel or B&B room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
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
- EGX Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 45 km (28 mi), 45 min by car; no direct bus to Brantôme, so arrange a taxi or rental car.)EGX Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (About 28 mi (45 km), 45 min by car; no direct bus to Brantôme, so arrange a taxi or rental car.)
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
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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 (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (12 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brantôme: 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)
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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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 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 centre is compact and walkable: abbey, bridge and river island are within 10 minutes on foot. There is no useful local rail link; regional buses to Périgueux and the surrounding villages run a few times a day (check the timetable). A car is the practical way to reach the town and its neighbours.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Périgueux
goDoor to door: About 40 min by car
Car on the D939, or regional bus (check timetable)
Roman ruins, cathedral and a market morning; the nearest big town for supplies.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car on the D710/D704
Medieval market town; pair it with a night there rather than a rushed return.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car on the D939/D709
Riverfront town and the airport for the region.
Montignac, Dordogne
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car on the D706/D65
Base for the Lascaux cave replicas; book cave tickets ahead.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car on the D939/D933
Bastide town with a Thursday market; a long way for a short stop.
Monpazier
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car on the D710/D660
Well-preserved bastide grid; combine with other southern Dordogne stops.
Riberac
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Car on the D939/D708
Friday market town; little else to hold you beyond a morning.
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.
Brantôme centre
Small hotels and B&Bs within walking distance of the abbey; good for 1 night if you prefer a relaxed pace.
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
| Small hotel or B&B room1 × 1 night × €85 | €85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × €45 · check rates | €90 |
| River-boat cruise on the Dronne (about 30 min)2 × €12 · seasonal, check schedule | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €373≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Croque-madame or similar snack | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Taxi per km | ≈€1.5 |
| Abbey entrycheck | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited parking on the riverbank; arrive early in summer.
- River levels can rise after heavy rain: check local alerts before a riverside walk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency (EU-wide)
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency (EU-wide)112
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); other embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bergerac Airport → Brantôme (taxi): ≈ €70, 45 min (check availability)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): ≈ €45, includes unlimited km
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (par-dohn)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohm-byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo sohn lay twah-let)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
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 Brantôme. 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 (peak 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
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Brantôme centre for a relaxed pace.
- Include a river‑boat cruise on the Dronne (check seasonal schedule).
- Link to nearby castles (e.g., Château de Biron) for extended day trips.
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