This article is about the town. For the battle which was fought here in 1345, seeBattle of Bergerac.
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Bergerac is home to a population of immigrant British. This trend is not unique to Bergerac and is evident throughout the Dordogne.[9] In part, this is driven by house prices which are very affordable when compared with either the French or British national averages.[10] The increasing British presence has led to some integration initiatives such as the non-profitUniversité du Temps Libre which offers French language classes and a programme of cultural activities; mainly to increase assimilation.[11]
The town has a growing tourism industry. The region's association with wines is also a key motivating factor for much tourism[12] with wine tours, chateau visits and a wine house by the river which features an exhibition on the history of wine growing. Nearby sites for tourists include theArboretum de Podestat,Château de Monbazillac, the town museum, statue museum, and tobacco museum. The church of Notre Dame is located in the town centre.[13] TheDordogne River is also a significant tourist attraction for river boat tours and kayak rental.
Old statue of Cyrano de BergeracNewer statue of Cyrano de Bergerac
The town contains two statues ofCyrano de Bergerac, subject of a famouseponymous play byEdmond Rostand. An old stone statue stands on Place de la Myrpe, facing Place du Docteur Cayla. A newer statue, painted in colour and standing on a stainless steel pedestal, has been erected on Place Pélissière .
Bergerac has anSNCF station with regular services toBordeaux andSarlat-la-Canéda. A weekday bus service operates between Bergerac andPérigueux, mainly serving student commuters.
Bergerac is located within theBordeauxAcadémie, which covers the entire formerAquitaineregion. The mainhigh school isLycée Maine de Biran. Other high schools in the town include the private school Institution Sainte-Marthe Saint-Front, Lycée Jean Capelle and Lycée Professionnel de l'Alba.
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