The Upper Town, harbor, wine and walking routes give Bourg several possible focuses for a stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Bourg, you can first consider whether your days will be devoted mainly to local history, a wine tasting or a tour through the vineyards.
Bourg between the Upper Town and the harbor
The historic village sits high above the water and is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town. Porte Batailleyre, also known as Porte de la Mer, connects the Upper Town with the harbor. This makes it possible to explore Bourg through its distinct layout and connection to the harbor; both names of the gate are useful as you familiarize yourself with its historical names.
On the Dordogne, the Port et halte nautique de Bourg allows boats less than 12 meters long and with a draft of 3.40 meters to moor. If you are planning to arrive by boat, check the current operating conditions in advance. Château de la Citadelle offers a different historical focus: it was rebuilt in the 18th century and is surrounded by a French Baroque garden.
Discover culture on guided tours
Guided tours at the Musée de la Citadelle de Bourg explain the collection of horse-drawn carriages. The preserved cavalry tunnel can also be visited on guided tours. If you would like to include these museum topics in your plans, bear in mind that visits are only available as part of a guided tour, and check the current visiting arrangements.
Wine and local tastings
The Maison des Vins des Côtes de Bourg features 150 wines in its vaulted cellar. Visitors can taste a selection of red and white Côtes de Bourg wines from the surrounding vineyards. The number refers to the wines in the cellar; the tasting includes a selection. This combines a presentation of the wines with a specific opportunity to discover different styles of the appellation.
A guided tour of Bourg can also be combined with a tasting of the local specialty, Figue de Bourg. This tour is scheduled seasonally, and its timetable may change. If you would like to include the fig tasting as a fixed part of your itinerary, check the available dates before your visit.
Two walking routes from Bourg
The Boucle de Bourg-Lansac starts in the town center and passes through the vineyards towards Lansac. The shorter route is listed as 7.7 kilometers and goes through the village and to the crypt. The 14.6-kilometer extension continues to Lansac. The options therefore differ both in length and in which destination the described route includes. Check the current route conditions before setting out.
Quiz or mini golf
Another way to explore is the cultural quiz “Entre pierre et rivière”: an accompanying booklet guides you around Bourg and lets you test your knowledge. City Golf à Bourg offers a mobile, ten-hole mini-golf course that combines sport with cultural discovery. The two activities have different focuses: the quiz combines a visit with a knowledge test, while City Golf combines it with mini golf. When planning your visit, you can choose between these two ways of discovering Bourg.
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