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Location The tourist office of Bergerac Pourpre have come up with four easy and pleasant trekking routes for you: the first leaves from Bergerac, whilst the three others leave a few kilometres (...)

Location The tourist office of Bergerac Pourpre have come up with four easy and pleasant trekking routes for you: the first leaves from Bergerac, whilst the three others leave a few kilometres south of the capital of Périgord Pourpre, respectively from Monbazillac, Bouniagues and Colombier. Atmosphere: Allow on average one and a half hours per trail (round trip). Along the canal that will take you to Bergerac, follow in the footsteps of the first explorers along the Dordogne. During the trek on the Bouniagues loop (6 kilometres), admire the château of Vidalie. To get in the mood, print off the maps and cultural description for each trek on www.bergerac-tourisme.com.

Bergerac, in the Dordogne, is the capital of the aptly named "Purple Perigord" and the starting point for the Bergerac Wine Route. This wine route, which includes around a hundred (...)

Bergerac, in the Dordogne, is the capital of the aptly named "Purple Perigord" and the starting point for the Bergerac Wine Route.

 

This wine route, which includes around a hundred châteaux which have signed a quality charter, invites you to discover the different appellations of the region and its cultural heritage, revealing all the secrets of the vine and wine during visits to prestigious and unusual locations.

 

During wine tastings you can enjoy the products of the region, cultivated with passion by hospitable wine makers, such as Bergerac and Montravel, Pécharmant and Rosette, Monbazillac and its cousin Saussignac.

 

If you are interested in local heritage, this famous wine route will introduce you to the festivals and traditions of towns and villages, from Montcaret to Monbazillac. All through the year there are open days, wine festivals, markets, and exhibitions... details can be found on the Wine Route website: www.route-des-vins-de-bergerac.com/manifestations