Périgueux
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Périgueux is a city in the Dordogne department of France.
Get in
Perigueux is not large enough for an airport, but as with most cities in France, there is an SNCF station from which you can connect to and from the rest of Europe. However, there are no direct train connections with Paris. Therefore, a trip to or from the French capital requires a connection in Limoges. From Paris to Limoges, several direct Intercity trains leave from Paris-Austerlitz station each day. In Limoges, hourly- to two-hourly services are available to Perigueux. The total trip takes around 4 or 5 hours.
Car travel is logical as well, especially if you want to tour the surrounding area at your leisure.
Car travel is logical as well, especially if you want to tour the surrounding area at your leisure.
Get around
Most sights are reachable by foot: main attractions like the Vesunna Museum, Renaissance area, Roman arena, art museum and the Odyssey Theatre are all within a five minute walk from each other.
There is a bus system that runs through the town and to the outlying areas as well, with stops scattered pretty evenly throughout the town.
Bicycles and motor scooters can be rented from several shops, including MBK near the Office of Tourism. Prices are very reasonable, with bikes running from 10€ and scooters from 20-30€ per day.
There aren't many taxis floating around town to flag. Cabs generally must be called for in advance.
There is a bus system that runs through the town and to the outlying areas as well, with stops scattered pretty evenly throughout the town.
Bicycles and motor scooters can be rented from several shops, including MBK near the Office of Tourism. Prices are very reasonable, with bikes running from 10€ and scooters from 20-30€ per day.
There aren't many taxis floating around town to flag. Cabs generally must be called for in advance.
See
Do
- Swim in the recently-built swimming pool
- Go see a movie in the cinema
Eat
There is a market with fresh local produce going on Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Bien Bon
Drink
Toqués de la bièreMany beers to discover, good humor and concerts galore!
Marco Polo sur son véloIs a tea bar which also has a nice atmosphere but is more quiet