The Gabarres

The gabarres of Bergerac, the Périgord on the water

On the former gabarier port of Bergerac, the gabarres invite you to a cruise on the Dordogne. These traditional river boats recall the merchant past of the city. The Bergerac audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine way of discovering the Périgord on the water.

Traditional boats of the Atlantic basin

The gabarres are traditional river boats, typical of several regions of the Atlantic basin such as the Loire or the Charente. In Bergerac, they once transported wine and goods on the Dordogne, to the estuary. Departing from the former gabarier port, commented cruises now allow you to relive this river tradition and discover the city and its banks from the water.

What to see

A gabarre trip offers a new viewpoint over Bergerac, the old bridge, the quays and the green banks of the Dordogne. The cruise, commented, brings back to life the river and merchant history of the city. It is a peaceful and original stop, ideal for discovering the Périgord differently, on the water.

Practical information

The gabarres depart from the former gabarier port of Bergerac, by the Dordogne, reachable on foot. The cruises, with a fee, last about fifty minutes and are offered according to the season; hours and prices vary. It is best to enquire in advance, the activity also depending on the level of the river.

What is a gabarre?

It is a traditional river boat of the Atlantic basin, which once transported wine and goods on the Dordogne; cruises on them are now offered in Bergerac.

Where do the gabarres of Bergerac depart from?

From the former gabarier port of Bergerac, by the Dordogne, for a commented cruise of about fifty minutes.