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Major city · 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.

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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.

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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
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Airports
EGC · BOD
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Eymet: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
  • France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
  • France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • 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
Emergency numbers for Eymet17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

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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 Eymet, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeecheck€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Metro or bus rideBus 332 single ticket€2.30 (≈ US$3)
  • Budget bedBed & Breakfast room, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

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.

15th‑16th‑century timbered housesChâteau d'EymetWeekly Thursday marketLac de l'Escourou
Airports
EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (24 km (15 mi) north, flights to UK and limited EU cities) · BOD Bordeaux‑Mérignac Airport (127 km (79 mi) south, many European and intercontinental routes)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Eymet: 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)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 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

Town centre is fully pedestrian; rent a bike or drive to Lac de l'Escourou (≈6 km). Bus 332 to Bergerac runs every 2–3 h, €2.30 single.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bergerac

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Bus 332, about 30 min

Larger town with riverfront, market and wine shops.

Sarlat-la-Canéda

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Drive ~45 km (28 mi), 1 h via D704

Renowned medieval town, good for a half‑day visit.

Monpazier

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Drive ~12 km (7.5 mi), 15 min

Another bastide with a lively market on Wednesdays.

Riberac

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Drive ~20 km (12 mi), 25 min

Small village with historic church and river 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.

Le Portanel Bed and Breakfast

Small B&B with pool, terrace and garden; good for a night‑stay

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Bed & Breakfast room2 × 1 night × €70€140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90€180
Bus 332 round‑trip Bergerac2 × €5 · €2.30 each way€9
Bike rental (full day)2 × €12 · check€24
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€35
Trip total≈ €194 per person per day, bed included€388≈ US$500

Le Portanel rates, approximate

2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffeecheck€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Croissantcheck€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
Bottle of local winecheck€5–12 (≈ US$6–14)
Bus 332 single ticket€2.30 (≈ US$3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Eymet is safe; main risks are limited public transport and occasional uneven cobbles – watch your step.
  • 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.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18
General emergency
112

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Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); French police 17 for assistance.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bergerac Airport → Eymet (bus 332): ≈ €4.60 round‑trip, 30 min each way
  • Bike hire (full day): ≈ €12 (check)

Say or show

  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
  • Merci — Thank you (merci)
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kom-byan)
  • Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (oo eh lar-reh duh byoo)
  • Puis‑je voir le menu ? — Can I have the menu? (pwee-zhuh vwar luh muh-nyoo)
  • Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo ahn-glay)
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 Eymet. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid check · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a bike rental option for lake and nearby villages.
  2. Provide a shuttle schedule for market days.
  3. Link to Bergerac airport transport details.

Meanwhile

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