Bergerac - Dreaming On - Over the Pyrenees - CycleBlaze

October 22, 2022

Bergerac

A relaxed day off the bikes to enjoy the medium sized town of Bergerac, known for its old town’s half-timbered buildings. Hope you enjoy the pictures we’ve taken on our walk about town this afternoon. 

Bergerac from the bridge which was finished in 1825.
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Cyrano de Bergerac. Although he has two statues and is a main attraction for tourists to this town, the character in the Rostand play is based on a Cyrano from the Bergerac estate just outside of Paris.
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The Maison des Vins and Information centre are housed in the Cloître des Récollets, a 17th-century cloister. The inner courtyard has dramatic, wooden sculptures by local artist , Yann -Eric Eichenberger.
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There are many half timbered houses.
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Maison Peyrarede was built in the 17th C by a wealthy family of fabric merchants.
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Steve in front of the doors of the Maison Peyrarede.
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Checking out the menus in a lovely square.
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Neo-Gothic Notre Dame church built in 1865.
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Flowers still in bloom.
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Place de la Resistance.
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Still life with wine and cheese.
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Rich FrasierOne of my favorite types of art! :)
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ann and steve maher-wearyAnd quintessentially French!
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Rachael AndersonBeautiful photos of town. Glad you are getting good weather!
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