Some eye-catching silver balls mark the power line which crosses the river just above Quinze Allée Beau Rivage (aka QBR). Originally a rail crossing, it is now used for cycle and light road traffic. Opened in 1884, the Pont des Gilets was the work of Gustave Eiffel, so is sometimes referred to as the Eiffel Bridge. Worth doing – embarcation just downstream of the Old Bridge. A bit further upstream, be aware of the Creysse Rock which hides like a hippo when the water’s high.Īside from other rowers and the occasional fishing skiff, the only other traffic you’re likely to encounter on the river are the Gabares-traditional freight craft of the type made redundant by the railways, but now used for popular tourist trips. Go slow here, avoiding particularly the rocky shallows near the north bank. This process, which creates a large upstream buffer, results in a controlled and consistent water level on the Bergerac stretch throughout most of the summer and autumn months. Originally constructed in 1908, this is now a state-of-the art hydro plant from which EDF provides much of the region with virtuous carbon-free power This map gives an overview of this stretch of river, with notes on various landmarks, as well as some local safety and regulatory matters you should be aware of before launching out.
Of good navigable water, a benign climate, and very little river traffic,
You’ll find a lot to like on the Dordogne at Bergerac. With 14 km At Bergerac If you row mostly on big, busy rivers like the Thames in London,
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