Tour de France – Airport access

Traffic information

Tour de France: plan your access to the airport

The Tour de France will pass through Bergerac. Some roads may be slower than usual, diverted or temporarily closed. The airport remains accessible, but your journey may take longer. The best approach is simple: leave earlier and check your route before travelling.

Official Tour de France visual for Bergerac on Saturday 11 July 2026

Bergerac is a Tour de France 2026 finish city. This page is here to help you prepare your journey to and from the airport.

Official logos: Tour de France, City of Bergerac, CAB and Dordogne Perigord
Key information

On Saturday 11 July 2026, traffic around Bergerac may be busier and less direct than usual. The final section of the route is expected to be closed to traffic from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. If you are flying, picking someone up or accompanying a passenger, please allow extra time.

Access to the airport during the Tour de France 2026
Worth noting

The Sarlat-la-Caneda area and some roads around Bergerac will be subject to traffic restrictions. Diversion routes are planned to maintain access to the airport. The map below is deliberately simplified so that travellers can understand the main routes quickly.

Simplified access map

This map shows the main access routes to the airport, the recommended diversions, the Tour de France sector and the closed road.

Simplified diversion map for access to Bergerac Airport during the Tour de France 2026
Access from Sarlat-la-Caneda

This second map shows the two suggested routes to reach Bergerac Dordogne Perigord Airport from the Sarlat area.

Access map to the airport from Sarlat-la-Caneda during the Tour de France 2026

Simplified maps for guidance only. Please check official information and traffic conditions on the day of travel.

What to do depending on your situation

Here are a few simple tips depending on why you are coming to the airport. A little extra planning is often enough to make your journey smoother and more comfortable.

You are catching a flight

Allow a comfortable margin to reach the airport, park your vehicle and complete the usual pre-flight formalities calmly.

You are arriving at the airport

If someone is picking you up, share your arrival time and agree on an easy meeting point. Staying reachable by phone will make things simpler.

You are dropping someone off

For a calmer drop-off, keep a few extra minutes around the terminal. This gives everyone time without feeling rushed.

Taxi, shuttle or car rental

Simply confirm your schedule with your driver, shuttle service or rental company. Professionals will be able to adjust the route according to the day’s instructions.

Access to Bergerac Dordogne Perigord Airport
Before you travel

A few simple steps can help you avoid last-minute surprises on the day of travel.

  • ✓ Check your route before leaving, especially if you plan to travel via Creysse, La Nauve, the N21 or the D936 E1.
  • ✓ Leave earlier than usual, particularly on Saturday 11 July 2026.
  • ✓ Diversions are expected to be shown in Waze; once on site, always follow signs and official instructions.
  • ✓ Before setting off, check official information and updates from your airline.
In case of a medical emergency

The emergency department at Samuel Pozzi Hospital remains open during the event. Access routes may however be adapted because of traffic restrictions.

The right step

Call 15 before travelling to hospital. Access to the emergency department will be indicated by specific signage.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most likely questions before you travel.

Will the airport remain accessible?

Yes. The airport remains accessible, but the route to get there may be different or longer than usual. The most important thing is to check your journey before leaving.

Should I arrive earlier?

Yes. If you are catching a flight, please leave earlier than usual. This is especially recommended on Saturday 11 July 2026 and during the expected sensitive period between 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Will the car parks remain open?

Yes, the airport car parks remain available for passengers and people accompanying them. Please simply allow enough time to access them, especially if traffic is redirected onto other roads.

Where can I find up-to-date traffic information?

Check the official City of Bergerac page, prefecture information, on-site signage and real-time traffic tools. For your flight, also check updates from your airline.

Need guidance before travelling?

Please check the airport’s practical information or contact our teams before your journey. We recommend preparing your route before the day of travel.