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The city of Bergerac can be visited on most of our Dordogne cycling tours. It has an impressive collection of pipes and tools to illustrate the history of tobacco. The Tobacco Museum is unique in France and housed in a 17th-century house on the street of l'Ancien-Pont. La Maison des Vins, for example – is the headquarters of the Council of Wine makers of the Bergerac region. There are also beautiful old mansions and museums to visit. Take some time to explore the “old town” with its quaint boutiques and fine dining. Bergerac It is one of the largest towns in the region and is located on the north bank of the Dordogne River, in what is referred to as the Purple Perigord.This medieval fortress overlooks the Dordogne Valley. The Château de Castelnaud in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is also incredible.

Erected in the Middle Ages, this amazing structure is perched high atop a limestone cliff above the Dordogne River. The Château de Beynac is the best-preserved castle in the region.

Dordogne CastlesVisitors in Dordogne certainly have their pick of castles to explore, however two in particular stand out from the rest.

Located near the village of Montignac, these caves are famous for their numerous prehistoric paintings of animals. Some of our cycling tours will take you to the Lascaux Caves in particular – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The two types of commonly found caves in this area are those that are known for their prehistoric paintings and those that are sought out for the incredible rock formations they contain.

Lascaux caves The Dordogne region boasts hundreds of caves, many of which are open to the public for visits.