![]() ![]() The average high temperature in Bergerac ranges from 20C to 28C between May and October, falling to 10C in January. Best times to visitĮaster until late autumn is peak season, with many gardens in full bloom. Bergerac is 530 miles from Calais and 360 miles from Caen. Travelling by train (from London to Bordeaux, changing in Paris) costs from around £170 return on Eurostar. Bordeaux is 90 minutes from Bergerac by car. Ryanair flies to Bergerac from Liverpool, Stansted and East Midlands Flybe flies from Birmingham, Southampton, Exeter and Edinburgh. Dynamic young owner Francoise has created an eco-glamping resort, with romantic lakeside wooden chalets and areas for tents and vehicles (pitches from €20 for two nights). Old-fashioned but charming, this 16th-century auberge has 10 rustic-beamed rooms, as well as a small pool.įor a more outdoorsy experience, carry on to the north of the Dordogne, where Parenthèses Imaginaires (cabins sleeping 2, from €110 a night, minimum two nights) is a sprawling campsite with a lake and thick forest. Here, the venerable Hostellerie les Griffons (doubles from €95, breakfast €13) sits right on the river. Take the lovely 10km drive south-west along the Dronne to medieval Bourdeilles, crossing an ancient stone bridge to enter the village. Alternatively, sit out on the river bank at Comme à la Maison (13 quai Bertin, +33 9 8051 6833, no website), where owner Sarah Nicolas serves a €16 three-course lunch with seasonal, organic products. It was already a foodie paradise but now it boasts the Bistrot de la Halle, a minuscule diner where a glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to freshly shucked oysters or a hamburger au foie gras.īrantôme caters for all budgets, from the Michelin-starred Moulin de l’Abbaye, to the cheap-and-cheerful Co’Thé-Café, where a homemade soup, quiche and salad costs €7.50. In Périgueux, head straight for the town’s historic covered market on Place du Coderc. Château Vari wines can be tasted for free at the bar, or there are tables in the garden of this friendly cafe-wine bar for indulging in generous €10 plates of charcuterie and local cheeses with a chilled bottle of organic €12 Bergerac blanc or rosé. In Monbazillac, the welcoming Maison Vari is owned by a local vigneron (wine maker). The best place for a romantic lunch is under the giant plane tree spreading over Place du Feu, where Une Cuillère pour Maman serves a selection of light, contemporary €10 plats du jour, which might be sea bream with sun-dried tomatoes or date-encrusted roast lamb, plus vegan and vegetarian options. The centre of Bergerac has plenty of relaxed wine bars and pubs such as Au Plus Que Parfait. Travel guide to DordogneĬlick on each of the links below to read about my favorite places we visited and view the photos.A simple lunch at Bistrot de la Halle in Périgueux In many cases, you’ll think the road you’re on is a path. Roads that lead to some of the most charming places are way off the beaten path. If you want to use a GPS, check the route beforehand.Ĭurvy roads, one-way roads and bridges – If you think you are used to back road driving, Dordogne is a test to your skills. ![]() ![]() She had every map of this part of France that’s been printed, I believe. That’s where my map-reading friend, Julie came in. That’s because we didn’t program it before we left on the trip. 337(Lot,Tarn-et-Garonne) covers Rocamadour, Albi on the edge. However … there were a few places we wanted to go that Garmin didn’t recognise. 329( Correze, Dordogne) covers Sarlat, and Rocamadour is on the edge of the map, and does not have Albi on the map. If you plan to drive through the Dordogne - which is fabulous, by the way - be prepared for “interesting” road conditions along the way. This photo of Rocamadore could have been so much better! Travel guide to Dordogne My iPhone, iPad and camera were all put into action at one time or another. Bring several camera batteries, chargers and, if possible, more than one camera. For example, the best shots of Rocamadore are taken early in the morning, before the sun shines right into your camera lens. My friend, Julie, has some fabulous sunrise shots. Photo opportunities – As much as I hate to admit it, getting up early in the morning is a good idea if you want great photos from the Dordogne. Take plenty of water bottles that you can fill whenever you stop. Stock up on cheese, bread, wine and fruit that you can enjoy in your room - just in case. During heavy tourist season you may be more fortunate to find businesses that have longer hours, but don’t always count on it. In some towns and villages, restaurants serve dinner starting a 7:00 pm. If you wish to enjoy the canard, the fois gras, the cheese, the wine …. Time to din e – One thing you don’t want to miss about the Dordogne is the food. ![]()
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