Sarlat-la-Canéda Travel Guide

 King_Golo Says:  Place de la Liberté is the heart of the medieval city: a large square lined by cafés, souvenir shops and other touristy stuff. Nonetheless, it has kept its beauty. The rather uncommon shape (a little bit like a lying "P") makes the square look different from every angle. The... 

 King_Golo Says:  Sarlat is best discovered on foot. All of the town's main sights lie within the boundaries of the cité médiévale (medieval city) which only measures some 300x300m. A good starting point is the tourist information centre located on Place du Peyrou just next to the cathedral... 

 balhannah Says:  Walking these, old, medieval towns, I always look upwards, as well as every other direction! I guess it is just a matter of time before I crash into somebody!What I like, is the old style signs, I find them interesting!Then there are the rooves, they can be turreted, round,... 

 balhannah Says:  If you are in the "Geese Square," [previous tip], then you are right next to Manor de Gisson.The Manor was built in the 13th century, and is built in two different architectural styles. There are two buildings, that are joined together by a staircase in the hexagon tower!... 

 balhannah Says:  Place Des Oies is the name of a square where a market is held specialising in goose products from December to March. Located in the centre, surrounded by turreted old building's, is a nice bronze sculpture of three Geese. 

 balhannah Says:  Near where we parked our Car, were the Public Gardens. From the outside, they looked quite nice! I followed the Tree lined roadway, and found a Band Rotunda, a walled garden, children's playground, and a walkway up to what was a good viewpoint over Sarlat. Great views of the... 

 balhannah Says:  The beautiful Cathedral St. Sacerdos, was once part of the Benedictine Abbey, which dated to the 12th century. It has unusual architecture, as over the years, it has been rebuilt in Roman, Gothic and other styles! The cathedral was originally the church of Sarlat Abbey. It... 

 balhannah Says:  This is a conical, towered building that I could often see on my walk. I had to find it, and I did!"Lantern des Morts" actually stands for "Lantern of the Dead, " or "St. Bernards Tower."Built in the 12th century, its origins and actual function are unknown. It reminded me a... 

 balhannah Says:  On my walk through the streets of Sarlat, I came across this rather unusual looking building. It is known as the Boetie Mansion. It was built in 1525 in Italian Renaissance style by an Antoine de la Boetie. His son Etienne, born there in 1530, was a famous French writer.It... 

 Beausoleil Says:  When we paid l’addition (the bill), the heretofore French-speaking waiter announced in perfect English, “You can visit the cave if you like.” pointing to a glass door inside the restaurant. Hm . . . curiosity got the better of me so I walked back, opened the glass door and... 

 balhannah Says:  This was a shop I came across on my walk in Sarlat. A few years ago, making Teddy Bears was very popular, something, I can't do, but even so, I love looking at them. This shop had lots of Teddies, all very nicely done, and would make a lovely gift for a child. Check it out! 

 balhannah Says:  Just 12kms away from Sarlat, is the 300 year old "Most beautiful village" of La Rouque Gageac.This is a gorgeous village, situated alongside the Dordogne river. High walled cliff's, tower above the riverside homes. The golden yellow houses line the river and spread up the... 

 balhannah Says:  A car park is quite often hard to find in French Villages and Cities. At Sarlat, we parked in the Place m. Albe car-park. You buy a ticket from the machine, and place it in your Car window.This park was in a good position. Just a few steps away was the Lanterne Des Morts and...