This article is about the town. For the battle which was fought here in 1345, see Battle of Bergerac.
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Bergerac is home to a population of immigrant British. This trend is not unique to Bergerac and is evident throughout the Dordogne.[9] In part, this is driven by house prices which are very affordable when compared with either the French or British national averages.[10] The increasing British presence has led to some integration initiatives such as the non-profit Université du Temps Libre which offers French language classes and a programme of cultural activities; mainly to increase assimilation.[11]
Tourism
The town's former harbour, on the Dordogne river.
The town has a growing tourism industry. The region's association with wines is also a key motivating factor for much tourism[12] with wine tours, chateau visits and a wine house by the river which features an exhibition on the history of wine growing. Nearby sites for tourists include the Arboretum de Podestat, Château de Monbazillac, the town museum, statue museum, and tobacco museum. The church of Notre Dame is located in the town centre.[13] The Dordogne River is also a significant tourist attraction for river boat tours and kayak rental.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Old statue of Cyrano de BergeracNewer statue of Cyrano de Bergerac
The town contains two statues of Cyrano de Bergerac, subject of a famous eponymous play by Edmond Rostand. An old stone statue stands on Place de la Myrpe, facing Place du Docteur Cayla. A newer statue, painted in colour and standing on a stainless steel pedestal, has been erected on Place Pélissière .
Bergerac has an SNCF station with regular services to Bordeaux and Sarlat-la-Canéda. A weekday bus service operates between Bergerac and Périgueux, mainly serving student commuters.
Education
Bergerac is located within the BordeauxAcadémie, which covers the entire former Aquitaineregion. The main high school is Lycée Maine de Biran. Other high schools in the town include the private school Institution Sainte-Marthe Saint-Front, Lycée Jean Capelle and Lycée Professionnel de l'Alba.
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