Périgueux
Périgueux, the historic capital of the Périgord region in southwestern France's Dordogne, sits on the Isle river and holds a layered heritage running from Roman foundations — the ancient city of Vesunna, established in the first century BC — through medieval and Renaissance periods. Its cathedral of Saint-Front is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The walkable centre has a well-developed food and drink scene, and the wider Dordogne region is ringed by further UNESCO-listed sites.
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- Population34,770
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Périgueux: quick answers
Where is Périgueux?
Périgueux is in Dordogne, France.
How do you get to Périgueux?
The nearest airport is Périgueux/Bassillac (PGX), about 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Périgueux, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Périgueux?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Périgueux?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 museums, 80 restaurants, 17 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Périgueux?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include La Roque-Gageac, Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere and Montignac-Lascaux. Périgueux is listed among the day trips from Bordeaux.