City Guide to Bergerac

- Country: France

- Region: Aquitaine

- Department: Dordogne

- Location: South-West France

- Why visit Bergerac?

1. Bergerac, gateway to the Dordogne
   
   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.
   
   
2. The Bergerac Vineyard
   
   In every direction around the town, the undulating countryside is striped with vines, with at least thirteen appellations offering subtle differences in their wines. The Bergerac region is sometimes called Perigord Pourpre the name deriving from the rich purple-red wines which characterise this area of the Perigord.
   
   
3. Regional Products
   
   The Association Bienvenue à la Ferme brings together many farmers who contribute to the tourism of the region by offering for example, farmhouse restaurant, where meals are prepared with local produces.

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17 July 2010