Surrounded by vineyards, the small town of Bergerac in south west France is famous throughout the world for being one of the best producers of wine in the Dordogne region. It truly is a wine lover's paradise and many tourists visit the town for a taste of the local nectar.
The cool winter temperatures remain in March in Bergerac, reaching only 13 degrees celsius during the hottest part of the day, and dropping to a chilly 4 degrees overnight.
There's still significant rainfall in Bergerac in March; around 70mm on average. Visitors can expect about 15 days of precipitation during this month, and the cool temperatures mean it can often be rather frosty.
Those interested in one of Bergerac's biggest exports should check out the Tobacco Museum. Located in a renovated 17th Century hotel, the museum is worth a look if only to check out the mix of renaissance and classical architecture. The museum showcases different tobacco pipes, and allows visitors to experience the various smells of many types of tobacco. It's a very important museum in the region, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. If travelling with little ones, or visitors with asthma, beware that this is the only museum in the area where smoking is permitted.
For dining with a view, enjoy dinner at LaTourdesVents. Located on the top of nearby Monbazillac Hill, Monbazillac castle, the surrounding vineyards and the Dordogne River can all be seen from this spectacular viewpoint. The restaurant received a Michelin star in 2010 and offers a choice of over 400 wines.
The 3* HotelFlambée is a small and intimate house, with rooms designed with the utmost comfort in mind. It uses soft colours to create a relaxed atmosphere and boasts an onsite pool surrounded by a wooded pine forest, perfect for enjoying the quiet beauty of the outdoors. The hotel reopens its doors every March following the winter season and rooms cost from £44 per night.
