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Overview:
Bergerac, France, despite widespread
devastation during the Wars of Religion when most of its
Protestant inhabitants fled abroad, Bergerac is still an
attractive market town. Once an important port for the
wine trade it still serves as a hub for maize, vine and tobacco
production. The old quarter and the old harbour are
particularly delightful boasting late-medieval houses and
drinking fountains on street corners.
The town comes alive on market days (Wednesday &
Saturday) when you'll see an array of excellent local produce on
display. Try to get hold of some of the white, velvety Montbazillac
wine which is often drunk on special occasions. For the
connoisseurs among you head to the slopes north of the river
where you'll find small wine growers producing some excellent
red Bergeracs.
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