Top Bergerac Cultural Tours

Grab your camera and make a beeline for some of the Dordogne’s most photogenic landscapes on this 4.5-hour small-group tour from Sarlat. Learn about the region’s rich history as you visit the medieval town of Domme and explore the 12th-century caste of Beynac. Finally, drift down the Dordogne river onboard a traditional wooden Gabarre and admire the majestic châteaux that loom over the riverside.

The Lascaux IV International Center of Parietal Art is a cutting-edge exhibition space dedicated to Cro-Magnon cave paintings. Getting there usually requires an expensive rental car, but you’ll have transportation covered with this in-depth tour. Spend time exploring interactive multimedia displays and an impressive cave replica. You’ll also make stops in two picturesque villages in tiny, lush Vezere Valley, where you can admire stunning medieval-era homes.

Journey back to prehistoric times on this full-day small-group tour of the Dordogne’s historic highlights from Sarlat. Start with a visit to the National Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies de Tayac to marvel over the world’s largest collection of Paleolithic artifacts. Next, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Lascaux IV cave, a remarkable reconstruction of the original Lascaux cave, famed for its prehistoric reliefs. Finally, view the original drawings adorning the UNESCO-listed Rouffignac Cave, which dates back over 15,000 years.

Visit the Grottes de Cougnac on a half-day private tour, and discover the artwork of the prehistoric caves along with the stalactites and stalagmites that abound. As you explore, you’ll learn about the Cro-Magnons, and how these early humans made fires and painted. The tour also visits cliff-top Château de Beynac where a wealth of medieval history awaits. Note that entry fees are extra.

Bergerac is a charming city, nestling along the banks of the Dordogne. The old town is well- known for its half-timbered buildings. Admire the Cloître des Récollets, a 12th-century cloister and now the heart of the city, that showcases the region’s wine. Discover the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac and know the interesting story about him and his infamous big nose. As you stroll around the streets of the city you will be fascinated by the pretty houses painted in bright colours, lovely squares to explore, and a variety of shops.