Sarlat-la-Canéda

Understand

Sarlat is the capital of Périgord Noir. Périgord is the historical area that consists mostly of the present-day département of Dordogne.

Get around

The whole of Sarlat can be visited by foot, though there is a local bus that runs from Sarlat's northern and southern limits. There is a bike rental near the train station.

See

thumb|Place de la Liberté Weekly market in central square The Dordogne river is close by, from which you can view the amazing chateaux (castles) of Domme, Beynac-et-cazenac, Montfort and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, as well as the town of La Roque-Gageac, clinging to the rock face overlooking the river.

The town is full of architecture and art: The chateau of Loubejac The Hôtel de Gisso, place des Oies, 16th century, listed as a historical monument, open to the public as a museum on the theme: "Enter the Sarladaise bourgeoisie of the 17th century". Many mansions, including: House of La Boétie, 16th century Hotel de Genis Hotel d'Anglars Vienna Hotel Saint Clar Hotel Hotel Plamon The Executioner's Tower and partial remains of the old ramparts City Hall Presidial House Laundry at Roc Bayard Washhouse rue Fontaine de l'Amour The Sainte-Marie fountain, in the rue des Consuls, opposite the Hôtel Plamon (the back of the grotto is decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary) The Gorodka Art Space The Château de Campagnac, 14th century and 16th century The three geese cast in bronze, a symbol of Périgord gastronomy, sit enthroned in the very centre of the medieval town of Sarlat. The statute was offered by the company Rougié (foie gras) to the city.

Religious buildings: thumb|Saint-Sacerdos cathedral The church of the Récollets monastery (17th century) became the chapel of the White Penitents (19th century). The portal of the church is the only remaining ornament of the church. Since …

Buy

Sarlat (and its surrounding areas) is well known for its foie gras and related products. There are many specialty shops in town. Fois gras d'oie is foie gras from geese.