Flights to Bergerac

Picture-perfect Bergerac is located on the northern bank of the Dordogne River, in the heart of the Périgord Dordogne area in the west of France. The city has an attractive medieval core and lovely riverfront with Renaissance-style buildings, half-timbered houses and many enticing shops, gourmet restaurants and charming squares. Wine enthusiasts on a trip to Bergerac will not be disappointed as not only is there a museum dedicated to wine, but there are also several excellent vineyards dotted across the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. The town's other claim to fame is the association with Edmond Rostand's 19th century play based on Cyrano de Bergerac.

There are many captivating sights in Bergerac, from the markets and medieval buildings of the old town to the Maison de Vins de Bergerac, where visitors on a trip to Bergerac can learn all about wine within a stunning 12th century cloister. Bergerac also provides an ideal jumping off point to explore the pretty countryside, castles and villages of the Dordogne, which can be done by road or by boat.

When visiting Bergerac, be sure to:

• Spend a few hours walking around the atmospheric vieille ville (old town) with cutesy streets, top-notch restaurants and medieval buildings.
• Admire the half-timbered houses on Rue St Clar and Place Mirpe
• Learn about the region's history of wine at the Maison de Vins de Bergerac wine museum
• Pull up a chair and people watch from one of the many bustling café terraces
• Go shopping for food in the colourful farmers' markets
• Take a boat trip to see some of the surrounding countryside and riverside villages
• Visit the 16th century Chateau de Monbazillac, famous for its sweet and golden Monbazillac wines
• Take to the vine-carpeted hills and visit a local vineyard for a tour
• See the remarkable sculptures of Constantin Papachristopoulos (also known as Costi) at the Musée Costi
• Walk around the Château De Lanquais, a stunning Renaissance palace