Why go
- Prefecture of Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- Served by Périgueux-Bassillac Airport (PGX).
History
Périgueux is a commune in the Dordogne department, in the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (ATR 42) · 2 routes: Ajaccio, Paris
- Air France AF (AR8) · 1 route: London*
- CityJet WX (AR8) · 1 route: London
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
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
- Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 2 routes: Bergerac, 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.
Getting there by ferry
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 Périgueux-Bassillac Airport (PGX); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BVE has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. London, Ajaccio, London, Paris). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Bac de Campniac.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Perigueux. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.