Offering stunning beaches in nearby Bordeaux and some truly iconic French countryside in the south-west corner of the Dordogne, Bergerac accommodation can offer the perfect base for inspiration and activities for all members of the family. The rich historical and cultural atmosphere of this charming market town makes it an ideal location for renting Bergerac gites, farmhouses and cottage rentals.
In the 16th Century, the town was considered a Protestant town, at a time when there was great conflict between the newly converted and the Catholic majority. The old city and harbour is where you’ll find many buildings and landmarks that date back to this period, but the town’s rich wine and tobacco producing heritage is also well documented. The Musée du Tabac (which is housed in an old 17th Century dwelling) and the Musée Régional de la Batellerie provide a captivating insight into the town’s old industries. The old town also lies in the heart of the Périgord Pourpre department and it so called due to the acres of purple-grape vineyards, which is another of the highlights you can discover when renting Dordogne accommodation in Bergerac.
With a wide selection of traditional gites, farmhouses, cottages and villa rentals in Bergerac, holiday accommodation can rarely offer such a rich combination of traditional ambience and inspiring scenery. The fabulous forest and valleys along the Dordogne River will provide for an unforgettable day out and many of the cottage and gite rentals in Bergerac are in close proximity to this famous corner of the French countryside. But whether you are travelling alone or in a large family groups to the stunning region of the Dordogne, quality cottage, villa and gite rentals in Bergerac are available in such a wide variety that you are suit to find something to suite your requirements exactly. Browse the range of vacation rentals in Bergerac today, and book a holiday to France direct with the owners.