Myrpe Square

Place de la Myrpe, the Bergerac of Cyrano

Half-timbered houses, painted shutters, flower beds and a statue of Cyrano: on the Place de la Myrpe, you would think you were in a painting. In the shade of the chestnut trees, it is one of the finest squares of Bergerac. The Bergerac audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque place, in the heart of the old town.

The heart of the old castral town

Located in the heart of the original castral town, where the grain market was once held, the Place de la Myrpe is one of the oldest of Bergerac. Lined with half-timbered houses and shaded by chestnut trees, it houses at its centre a statue of Cyrano de Bergerac, a legendary character associated with the city. Picturesque and flowery, it embodies the charm of old Bergerac.

What to see

You admire the half-timbered houses, the colourful shutters, the flower beds and the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac. Shaded by chestnut trees, the square is a must-see place to stroll and take photos. It is an essential stop to feel the charm of old Bergerac and the spirit of Cyrano, in the heart of the historic centre.

Practical information

The Place de la Myrpe lies in the heart of the historic centre of Bergerac, in the Dordogne, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The shops and restaurants around have their own hours; the square is savoured while strolling, in the shade of the chestnut trees.

What is there to see on Place de la Myrpe?

The half-timbered houses, the flower beds and the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac, in the shade of the chestnut trees, in the heart of old Bergerac.

Why is there a statue of Cyrano on Place de la Myrpe?

Because Cyrano de Bergerac, a legendary character associated with the city, has become an emblematic figure of it; his statue stands at the centre of the square.