City of art and history, Bergerac draws its features on the edge of the Dordogne. Here, it is good to live. We like to eat and laugh. Gastronomy, let's talk about it! Fresh poultry with foie gras to taste on a piece of toast, that is all the promise of a good meal. The whole is watered of a wine of the country obviously. Place Pelissière, it is the statue of Cyrano that welcomes you. From square streets, the walk is amazed by the intricate architecture of these façades with pointed windows and carved doors. Place of the Mirpe, it is the houses of the boatmen who fascinate. To digest all this, a little tour on the banks imposes itself. Just follow the towpath from the port. The walk is beautiful, the view splendid and the city really unique.
You can begin your discovery of the city by the House of Wines of Bergerac. Established in a house of the seventeenth century, it welcomes you to make you discover and taste no less than 13 appellations of the soil. Wine cellar, film and sensorial room to guess the aromas of the wines are on the program of this really exceptional cellar. The visit of Bergerac continues with the Tobacco Museum. A place where you will know everything about tobacco and its culture. It is 3,000 years of history that are exhibited in this place. Note, the carving machine in series pipes heads should leave you speechless.
To see absolutely, the historical center of Bergerac. We leave for 2 hours of walk, guided or free, to admire all the architectural splendours of the old city. Guided tour all year round on request for groups (paying, group of 10 to 29 people), free visit with sheet and mobile application. Torchlight visit from July 22nd to August 12th on Thursdays (paying).
The City Museum will perfectly complete your visit to the historic center of Bergerac. The old documents carefully preserved tell you the history of Bergerac since its prosperity thanks to its proximity with the Dordogne and the fame of its wines until today. In a cellar of the Small Mission is the Costi Museum. You will discover the sculptures of this timeless artist.
For a family day, the miniature port welcomes you for a moment of pure pleasure. Take a boat and go sailing on the waves aboard a miniature reproduction of a typical boat. Unless you prefer a squash party in the Squash Center and relax. Want to get in the air? The airfield of Bergerac is there for that! You can also go for a cycling or equestrian hike in the surrounding woods.
Every Saturday morning in the covered market hall, come to the truffle market. This very special local specialty will give a special taste to all your dishes.
All year round, the local produce market is held on Wednesday morning. You can fill your basket with good fresh products, but also basketry and flowers.
In early April, the Wellness Fair welcomes you to Bergerac. Around fifty exhibitors, therapists, but also clairvoyance, astrology and many other alternative medicines that do good. Relax !
Current May, it's Mai des Arts! Under this unusual title hides a contest of painting open to all. To your brushes... ready? Paint it!
Exposition : Mayotte à l'Endroit, Mayotte à l'Envers
- From 1 april to 15 june 2025
- Dordonha, Place de la Petite Mission
- Established in Lembras in 1938 by Jean and Louise Varoqueaux, Poterie Périgordine has made its mark on the local ceramics market for over 50 years. Even today, many people in Bergerac and the Périgord region keep a piece from the workshop in their homes : vase, pitcher, egg cup or promotional item. - The story of the Varoqueaux workshop is above all that of a family. Thérèse Rautureau, daughter of the Varoqueaux couple, who also worked at the pottery, shares her story with us. - Free exhibition, open to the public during Dordonha opening hours.
Exposition : les Hurleurs
- From 15 april to 10 may 2025
- Centre Culturel Michel Manet, Place Gambetta
- An exhibition is held in the reception hall of the Michel Manet cultural center, Place Gambetta. - An exhibition of paintings by Emmanuelle Gaillard and sculptures by Claude Germain. - The vernissage takes place on April 12 at 6pm. - Free admission.
La Micro-Folie de la CAB | Collection des Hauts de France
- From 16 to 26 april 2025
- 1 rue des Récollets, La Micro-Folie de la CAB
- This collection will enable the public to (re) discover Notre-Dame de Paris through a diverse selection of content. It will show the building ? S place in the lives of citizens of all eras, both in France and abroad. - The skills mobilized to rebuild the cathedral will be showcased, with the aim of inspiring vocations in the arts and heritage professions. To this end, 12 cultural institutions have contributed to the project, highlighting the diversity of artistic and cultural production around the building since the Middle Ages.
Exposition d'Emmanuel Michel
- From 17 to 27 april 2025
- 3 Place du Docteur André Cayla
- This event has become a major rendezvous for both the gallery and Emmanuel Michel. This year's exhibition is devoted to the return from a 14,000 km, 3-month journey through Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Lesotho. - "I'm a traveling artist who tells the world's story in painting, drawing and sculpture. I portray the people I meet in the places where they live, in landscapes and towns, bearing witness to the customs and diversity of different peoples" Emmanuel Michel - Exhibition closing day : Sunday April 27,11am to 7pm - Meeting and book signing with Emmanuel Michel - And - 6pm to 7pm : An hour-long screening with commentary of his travel diaries - Important details : Bring your own stool - Free admission, space permitting
Exposition d'Emmanuel Michel
- From 17 to 27 april 2025
- 3 Place du Docteur André Cayla, Galerie Bénédicte Giniaux
- After celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, Galerie Bénédicte Giniaux presents "Les inédits - 24 artistes" at the end of the year. - This exhibition is a great opportunity to meet each artist again, with new proposals. The gallery ? S identity only exists through each artist. Individually, each artist makes his or her mark, and collectively they form an exhibition that always delights visitors when they open the door for the first time. Regular visitors never tire ! - Opening : Thursday, December 5,6-9 p.m. With music by the Djangophil duo, Jean-Michel and Bernadette Bourdier, and a tasting of Domaine Grande Maison wines by Benjamin.
Jeu de Piste de Pâques
- From 19 april to 4 may 2025
- 1 Rue des Récollets, Quai Cyrano
- Look for the rabbits in Bergerac's store windows and find the mystery word to match to win various prizes. - Free admission ? No reservation required ? Ages 4 and up - Departure from the tourist office ? In partnership with Fédération des Commerçants de Bergerac
Les Comédiens de Naillac : le Dieu du Carnage
- From 25 to 27 april 2025
- 23 Boulevard Henri Sicard, Auditorium Espace François Mitterrand
- Les Comédiens de Naillac - School outing. A brawl breaks out between two 11-year-olds, and one of them loses two teeth in the scuffle. Their respective parents meet at the injured boy ? S home and try to resolve the matter with civility and decorum. A closed-door affair with no culprit to unmask, but an anxious wait to find out the outcome of this conflict. - Will the shell of good manners hold or break ? - Will the veil of false pretenses withstand the stakes of this encounter ? - Yasmina REZA takes a caustic look at society in this hugely successful play (winner of a Tony Award), which was also adapted for the screen ("Carnage")
Soirée Blind Test
- On 25 april 2025
- 9 Route d'Agen, Ludik Factory
- The Ludik Factory invites you to a Blind Test evening. - Tapas and drinks.
Stage Enfants /Ados : Enluminure
- On 26 april 2025
- 1 rue Saint Louis, Atelier Garance
- Atelier Garance organizes a summer workshop for children and teenagers on the theme of masks - Materials provided.
Stage Enfants /Ados : bas Relief Papier Aluminium
- On 26 april 2025
- 1 rue Saint Louis, Atelier Garance
- Atelier Garance organizes a summer workshop for children and teenagers on the theme of masks - Materials provided.
