Bergerac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bergerac
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Bergerac across the Dordogne river
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine | |
| Department | Dordogne | |
| Arrondissement | Bergerac | |
| Intercommunality | Bergerac Pourpre | |
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56.10 km2 (21.66 sq mi) | |
| Population
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27,972 | |
| • Density | 498.61/km2 (1,291.39/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Bergeracois | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
24037 /24100
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| Elevation | 12–146 m (39–479 ft) (avg. 79 m or 259 ft) |
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| Website | www.ville-bergerac.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bergerac is a cool town in southwestern France. It's in a region called Aquitaine, within the Dordogne department. It's also known as Brageirac in the Occitan language.
Bergerac is the second largest city in the Dordogne department. The biggest city is Périgueux. Even though it sounds like the famous character Cyrano de Bergerac, the town has no real connection to him. That character was created by a French writer from Paris.
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Where is Bergerac?
Bergerac is located in the southern part of the Dordogne department. This area is known as Périgord Pourpre. The Dordogne River flows right through the city.
How Far is Bergerac from Other Cities?
Bergerac is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) from Périgueux. It's also about 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Agen. The big city of Bordeaux is about 93 kilometers (58 miles) away. Cahors is a bit further, around 110 kilometers (68 miles) from Bergerac.
Size and Elevation
The city covers an area of about 56.10 square kilometers (21.66 square miles). Its average height above sea level is 79 meters (259 feet). At the city hall, the elevation is 39 meters (128 feet).
Bergerac is surrounded by several other towns. These include Ginestet, Maurens, Lembras, Creysse, Cours-de-Pile, Saint-Nexans, Colombier, Monbazillac, Saint-Laurent-des-Vignes and Prigonrieux.
What's the Weather Like?
Bergerac has a Marine West Coast Climate. This means it has mild winters and warm summers. It's a pleasant climate for exploring the area!
How Many People Live in Bergerac?
Bergerac has a population of 27,972 people. This means there are about 499 inhabitants for every square kilometer. People who live in Bergerac are called Bergeracois (for boys and men) or Bergeracoises (for girls and women) in French.
How Bergerac is Governed
Bergerac has been a sub-prefecture of the Dordogne department since 1790. This means it's an important administrative center.
The town is part of two special areas called cantons:
- Bergerac-1: This canton includes one part of Bergerac.
- Bergerac-2: This canton includes the rest of Bergerac and nine other smaller towns.
What is Bergerac Known For?
Bergerac is famous for two main things: its delicious wines and its tobacco. The region has 12 different types of wine that are officially recognized. They have a special label called Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC). This label means the wines are made in a specific way and come from this particular area.
Partner Cities Around the World
Bergerac has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities":
Faenza, in the Province of Ravenna, Italy
Repentigny, in Quebec, Canada
More About Bergerac
Images for kids
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Bergerac town hall.
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Houses in the Old Bergerac.
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Bergerac and the Dordogne river.
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Cyrano de Bergerac statue.
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