| If you were to say the word "Bergerac" to | | | | selling food, drink, crafts and gifts. |
| someone, they are more likely to think of the | | | | 3. Boat trip down the Dordogne |
| Jersey based detective series of the 80's than | | | | You couldn't possibly visit a town that sits directly |
| the charming French town located in the | | | | on the banks of the Dordogne river and not take |
| Dordogne region of France - and this is a shame | | | | to the water. A one hour boat trip down the |
| as Bergerac is a delightful medieval town definitely | | | | Dordogne on a traditional boat costs €7.50. |
| worthy of a visit. Here are my top 5 suggestions | | | | 4. Aquarium du Perigord Noir |
| of things you should see and do whilst in | | | | A great idea for a family day out is a trip to the |
| Bergerac, besides soaking in the ambience and | | | | Aquarium du Perigord Noir, which houses more |
| atmosphere around its rustic buildings and cobbled | | | | than six thousand fish, split between thirty |
| streets: | | | | different pools. Miniature golf and a picnic area are |
| 1. Maison de Vins | | | | also available on site so its sure to be a hit with |
| Literally translating as ‘house of wines' it will | | | | the kids. |
| be no surprise that this museum, housed in a 17th | | | | 5. The Tobacco Museum |
| century cloister, charts the history of wine in the | | | | Not such a family friendly day out, but enjoyable |
| region - and the Dordogne region produces some | | | | nonetheless, is the tobacco museum (or to use |
| of the worlds finest wines. The museum is free | | | | the French name - Musee d'interet national du |
| and a self-guided tour culminates in a small gift | | | | Tabac). Spread over three floors, this museum |
| shop where free wine sampling is available. | | | | charts the culture, art and history over tobacco |
| 2. Bergerac Market | | | | over the centuries. Amusingly there is no smoking |
| If you are lucky enough to be in Bergerac on a | | | | allowed in the museum. |
| Wednesday or Saturday then you're in for a treat | | | | Flights to Bergerac are avaliable from many UK |
| as these are market days. A lively traditional | | | | airports. Find and compare flights to Bergerac at |
| French market pops up around Place Gambetta, | | | | travelsupermarket. |