The town of Bergerac is an attractive modern town on the banks of the Dordogne River in Perigord Pourpre, and is the largest town in the region. Sat among the vines of one of France's most famous wine producing regions, Bergerac has an inseparable link with wine, and the wealth gathered as an important trading centre on the River Dordogne can be clearly seen in the beautiful old town centre.
Located in the south-western corner of the Dordogne, holiday rental accommodation in Bergerac is often chosen as a base for touring round the Perigord Pourpre - a name that aptly describes a landscape carpeted in vineyards bulging with purple grapes, although fields of golden sunflowers are more likely to catch the eye in this largely agricultural area spreading out around the lower reaches of the river Dordogne.
Gites, farmhouses and cottage rentals in Bergerac are a popular and appropriate choice in such a rural area, even though the town itself is large and lively, giving those who choose the villa rentals in Bergerac easy access to a unique combination of ancient architecture and modern facilities and the chance to discover the more 'urban' aspect of the rich cultural heritage of the Dordogne.
Holiday accommodation in Bergerac therefore provides the kind of variety and versatility that would appeal to people of all ages and interests when you can make all the shopping and sightseeing trips you want while benefitting from the peaceful atmosphere that exists just a few minutes out of town, where many cottage and farmhouse rentals in Bergerac can be found in situations of idyllic rural seclusion. So if you're thinking of renting holiday accommodation in Dordogne, cottage, villa and gite rentals in Bergerac are guaranteed to give you a truly comprehensive experience of a corner of France renowned as much for its wealth of history and culture as its abundance of beautiful rustic scenery.