© Musee du Vin & de la Batellerie
Musee du Vin & de la Batellerie, Bergerac
Bergerac history museum also known as the Musee de la Ville
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.
The collections on display are made up of a selection of objects, documents and the archives of former boatmen and archaeological sites along the river. There is a new section dedicated to the history of the bridges of Bergerac, from the Middle Ages to the present and, since 2013, a section of the museum has been dedicated to the history of urban development of the city.
Visitor comments
- "You could easily walk past this attractive museum close to the river.It has been renovated so is fairly new. Wonderful artefacts from the middle ages. Lots displays from the wine region of Bergerac and showing local history." - Trip Advisor
When to come
The museum is open throughout the year, although closed on specific holidays such as 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and the 25th December.
June to September: every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 18:00.
October to March: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 12:00.
April to May: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Sunday 14:30 to 18:30.
