Why go
- Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
- Served by Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC).
History
Bergerac is a subprefecture of the Dordogne department, in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwestern France. With a population of 27,110 (2023), it is the department's second-most populated commune after the prefecture Périgueux. Located on the banks of the river Dordogne, Bergerac was designated a Town of Art and History by the Ministry of Culture in 2013.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Bristol, Charleroi, East Midlands, Liverpool, London
- Air France AF (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Exeter*, Southampton*
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Exeter, Southampton
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Rotterdam
- Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 1 route: Perigueux
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (ATR 42) · 2 routes: Castres, Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC); 33 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EGC has direct flights to 9 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Exeter, Southampton, Bristol, Charleroi, East Midlands…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bergerac, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.