Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac
20+ person traditional boat with commentary
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
A wonderful way to experience the local sights and especially the wildlife of the area. Discover centuries of history around these barges, their skippers ,the vineyards and the flora and fauna of the river Dordogne that has been classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
There are various different tours for individuals and groups and each lasting between one and two hours. You may find the tours are given in French, however reviews suggest that there is written information in English and the tour guides will do their best to assist in English.
What to see
Sights in Dordogne
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Musee du Vin & de la Batellerie, Bergerac
The creation of Wine and River Transport Museum (Musee du Vin & de la Batellerie ) tells us about the heritage and history of the Dordogne River that runs through the heart of Bergerac.
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Maison des Vins (Wine Centre) & Cloitre des Recollets, Bergerac
The Wine Centre (Maison des Vins) is right in the historic heart of Bergerac, in the Récollets Cloisters, a magnificent group of monastic buildings from the 17th-century.
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Eglise St Jacques Church, Bergerac
The Saint-Jacques church sits at the top of a lovely square overlooking the historic centre of the city.
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Musee du Tabac, Bergerac
Housed in the Maison Peyrarède, the tobacco museum in Bergerac tells the 4,000 year history of tobacco growth in the region when it used to be a major crop.
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Eglise Notre-Dame, Bergerac
This 19th century church was constructed when the expanding city required somewhere larger to house the congregation.
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Chateau de Monbazillac, Monbazillac
This 16th-century château combines medieval defensive fortifications and Renaissance exuberance.
What to do
Things To Do in Bergerac
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Aqua Park Bergerac, Bergerac
Open from June to the end of September this small waterpark offers you and your family the chance to cool off on the hot summer days and to keep children entertained for hours.
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Bergerac Karting, Bergerac
In the heart of the 'Purple Perigord' you can share and enjoy the passion of owner Jean-Pierre who has been part of competitive karting since the late 1980's.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
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Le Petit Train de Bergerac
Discover the historic town of Bergerac during this 30-35 minute tour of the towns most famous sights and features.
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Port Miniature, Bergerac
Take this opportunity to drive the electric replicas of real boats: tug, trawler, ferry, steam Mississippi barges...The small port has everything for those who want to go out there and play sailor "for real".
