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Musee du Vin & de la Batellerie, Bergerac

Bergerac history museum also known as the Musee de la Ville

featured in Sights & Sites

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.

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.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

  • Gabares & canoes at La Roque Gageac

    Best bathing spots in Dordogne

  • a chateau in the sunshine

    Top tips for enjoying the Dordogne

  • July in Dordogne: What's On & Weather

    July in Dordogne: What's on and weather

  • Concert at Chateau de Castelanu Bretenoux

    August in Dordogne: What's on and weather

  • a gabare in dock in bergerac

    September in Dordogne: What's on and weather

  • Looking up to the castle & ramparts of rocamadour

    June in Dordogne: What's on and weather

Events

  • Performers at Souillac en Jazz

    Souillac en Jazz

  • An image of a firework display

    Bastille Day

  • overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

    Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

  • Africajarc,  Cajarc

    Africajarc, Cajarc

  • Brive Festival

    Brive Festival

  • La Bataille de Castillon

    La Bataille de Castillon