OFFICE
DE TOURISME
de BERGERAC POURPRE
97, rue Neuve d'Argenson
24100 BERGERAC
Tél : +33(0)5.53.57.03.11
Fax : +33(0)5.53.61.11.04
It
is said that Dordogne is the land of a thousand and one castles.
The Bergerac area is no exception and offers a wide variety
of historical sites to discover or rediscover. Come and marvel
at the jewels of Medieval and Renaissance architecture that
time has preserved for you in Bergerac. Historical monuments,
cloisters and caves— the Bergerac region is a sightseer’s
delight. There is something to surprise you at every turn.
From
the Montaigne Tower to the caves of Maxange, from the Château
of Montreal to the bastide of Monpazier, visit the Périgord
of another era. To help you discover the wonders of our region,
nine sites have joined together to offer you reduced admission.
Just obtain a leaflet at the first site you visit and have
it stamped for a discount at the eight other participating
sites within ten days The
south-west corner of the Perigord is also famous for its Bastides,
a string of "new" towns created in the 13th century,
by both the English and the French, essentially to promote
commerce. Later, fortified, they became very important in the
Hundred Years War and changed hands many times. Monpazier is
reknown as the finest local example.
Our
museums preserve the proud memories of our region. All
the richness of the Bergerac heritage is represented.
As you travel our region, discover the story of our treasures:
rivers and waterways, wine growing, paper, tobacco, walnuts. We
suggest you have a complete visit of this web site and download
your practical handbook so as to organize your next stay
in Pays de Bergerac.
