La Roque-Gageac: One of France’s most beautiful villages, La Roque-Gageac is around 70km east of Bergerac. Situated in a stunning location, this picture-postcard village is squeezed between the north bank of the Dordogne River and the steep cliffs behind. The golden-yellow medieval houses which line the river and spread up the hill towards the troglodyte caves (perched 40 metres above La Roque-Gageac) make this charming little village the jewel in the crown of the Dordogne region.
Grottes de Maxange: Discovered in 2000, these magnificent caves — with their wonderful crystalline formations — have been wowing visitors since they opened to the public three years later. This masterpiece of nature can be reached in around 50 minutes when driving from Bergerac, and has to be seen to be believed. The incredible formations of slabs of aragonite, stalactites, stalagmites and soda straws sparkle as the spectacle is enhanced through the use of sophisticated lighting and audio effects.
Périgueux: There are many reasons to make the 50-minute drive to the beautiful and historic town of Périgueux: such as visiting the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage listed cathedral. The town also has many other attractions, including Le Périgord Museum of Art and Archaeology. This former Augustinian monastery, which was also used as a prison, houses an extensive collection of fine arts dating from the Renaissance to the present day. The fascinating exhibits on display include ethnography, works from the medieval period and a number of archaeological finds from prehistoric times.