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Surrounded by vineyards and tobacco fields, this small inland port looks more towards Bordeaux than the Dordogne. A Maison des Vins in an ancient convent and a couple of museums pay homage to local industries and a once-thriving river trade. Rostand’s hero Cyrano presides over a quiet square in the old town, though his links with Bergerac are purely fictional. South of town, Château de Monbazillac showcases Bergerac’s celebrated dessert wine.