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Musée Vesunna
Archaeology museum built around a Roman villa. Its bold design and mosaics make it the essential place to understand ancient Périgueux.
Trains from Cognac to Périgueux run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 19:30 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Archaeology museum built around a Roman villa. Its bold design and mosaics make it the essential place to understand ancient Périgueux.
Art and archaeology museum in a former Augustinian convent. Collections range from regional prehistory to fine arts in characterful historic rooms.
Military museum dedicated to the French Resistance and deportation. Thoughtful displays give important local and national wartime context.
Main square lined with cafés and historic façades beside the cathedral. It is the natural place to pause, orient yourself and watch daily city life.
Riverside green space for walks, views and relaxed breaks by the Isle. Popular with locals, it offers a calmer side of the historic centre.
Historic quarter around Saint-Étienne with narrow lanes and old houses. It rewards slow wandering and gives a more intimate feel of old Périgueux.
Rich goose or duck liver from Périgord, prized for its smooth texture and deep flavour; a signature festive speciality of the region.
Black truffle from the Périgord, treasured for its intense earthy aroma and used in omelettes, pâtés and sauces across local cuisine.
Thin slices of duck breast, usually air-dried and seasoned. It is a classic Périgord charcuterie served in salads or as an appetiser.
Elegant central restaurant serving refined Périgord dishes with seasonal produce in a polished but welcoming setting.
Established restaurant focused on classic French and Périgord cooking, with a comfortable dining room near the old centre.
Traditional brasserie known for regional south-west dishes, duck specialities and a lively historic-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually cheaper than in Paris, while local buses and daily basics stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated. Round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés only for good service.
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Gare de Périgueux -> Place Bugeaud, Périgueux
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Most Cognac to Périgueux trains use the Cognac to Périgueux station pair. Use this guide to compare Cognac and Périgueux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cognac is 1 km from Cognac city centre. Public transport options include:
Cognac has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chai, La Belle Époque
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Cognac. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cognac. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cognac: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cognac: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cognac: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel François Premier, Ibis Cognac.
Périgueux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Clos Saint-Front, L'Essentiel
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Périgueux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Périgueux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Périgueux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Périgueux: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Périgueux: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals City, Hotel Regina, Mercure Périgueux Centre Hotel, Ibis Périgueux Centre.
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