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On the riverbank there are several information boards, about the dams in the Dordogne and the different fish found in the river, which include salmon, trout, eels, sturgeon, pike, perch, carp and bream. An unusually long fish ladder of 70m has been constructed to enable the fish to get over the dam.

At the end of the road there is a parking area and a small bridge leading to a narrow path in the woods. Take this if you wish to continue along the river to Prigonrieux, a further 5.5km. Otherwise, turn around and retrace your steps to the Vieux Port. This is a good place to make a detour to see the old town. Continue along the river to Cale de l’Alba and your car (2hr).

Old houses in Bergerac: photo Richard Saynor

WALK 2

The vineyards of Monbazillac

Start/Finish Monbazillac, 165m Distance 6km Total ascent 80m Grade Easy Time 1hr 45min Maximum altitude 175m Maps IGN Série Bleue 1837 O Eymet 1:25,000 Access From Bergerac, head south following signs to Monbazillac, which will take you onto the D13. Drive past the Château of Monbazillac to the top of the village and park opposite the tourist office next to the church (7km from Bergerac). Signposting Good – signposts for the Boucle de Monbazillac, yellow waymarkers (mostly posts) and red/white signs when on the GR6/GR654

This is a short, easy walk through the vineyards to the south of the Château of Monbazillac, situated in an imposing position on the brow of a hill overlooking the Dordogne river. The surrounding vineyards, which were originally planted by monks in the Middle Ages, produce the sweet white wine the area is renowned for, and it is worth stopping after the walk for a free wine tasting.