Welcome to Périgueux
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Welcome to Périgueux - The city of nuts
Périgueux is a great city of south-western France, near Bordeaux, capital of Dordogne department, Aquitaine région. The name Périgueux comes from Petrocorii, a Latinization of the Celtic words meaning "the four tribes". This Roman city was once embellished with temples, baths, amphitheatres and a forum. At the end of the third century AD, the Roman city was surrounded by rampartsand in the 10th century, Le Puy-Saint-Front was built around an abbey next to the old city. During WWII, many Jews from the Alsace department and Alsatians were evacuated to Périgueux.
Being a great tourist site thanks to its heritage, it is also a unmissable stop for the French cuisine. Differents cultural events and sports competitions are planned there for the region.
Information and Facts
Shopping
A lot of different shops are open all week in the centre of the town.
Sightseeing
Cathedral
Saint-Étienne Church
Amphitheatre
Remains of a temple of the Gallic goddess, "Vesunna"
Roman villa, the "Domus of Vesunna"
Périgueux Theater Palace
Time
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour
Climate
Périgueux is characterized by a wonderful climate with hot summers and sweet winters. April and October are the ideal months to visit the city. January and December are the coldest months, with top temperatures average 50°F (10°C), while July and August are the hottest months, with an average of 84°F (29°C).
Public transportation
The train station of Périgueux connects the city with others big cities like Bordeaux, Limoges, Agen.
Périgueux public transportation network named "Péribus" is composed of 25 lines working all week.