Located in the southwest of France, Bergerac Airport (EGC) is also known as the Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport or Bergerac Roumanière Airport. The airport is particularly good for low cost flights to and from the UK.
Some of the destinations served by Ryanair are East Midlands, London Stansted, Bristol and Liverpool, though some of these are seasonal routes. You can also fly with Transavia.com, Jet2 and Flybe. For an incredibly cheap holiday coincide your low cost flight with picking up our affordable car hire in Bergerac Airport. There are amazing deals on all the latest rental vehicles.
Bergerac Airport Mini Guide
Bergerac Airport EGC is a great way to enter the area. You can fly to the airport from a range of European destinations such as Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Brussels. Once landed you will see there are great amenities such as restaurants, ATMs, shops and of course a pick up point for your hire car.
From the airport it is only a short 10 minute drive to the actual town centre. If you wish to go to one of the town's family attractions beforehand you can visit Aqua Park Junior which is on the road heading towards Bordeaux Road. The park is open daily and has an impressive 4 swimming pools all with slides and fun water toys for youngsters. Not only are there water activities but you can also choose some outdoor activities such as volleyball, mini golf, motor biking, quad biking and mountain biking.
A well known local cultural attraction is the Bergerac Tobacco Museum which is located in the Peryrarede House. The 1950s museum has many pieces and information relating to the towns history, and also four main rooms for their exhibits such as tobacco and paining, craftsmanship and a room discussing and showing the social history.
In the centre of the city is the 17th century Museum of Religious Art. Inside guests can view paintings and sculptures relating to religion, with the well known Pierre de Lauzerte being placed within the museum.
If you're looking for a relaxing place to stay there is the Vigiers Chateau and Golf Club. The hotel itself is a piece of history as the building is over 400 years old. The hotel surroundings are pleasant due to the close proximity to a lake and forest. Guests can enjoy golf, mini golf, a spa, the vineyard and a beauty centre.
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