WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Itself | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Village | Either | Either |
| 2 | Sarlat Market | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Self |
| 4 | Sarlat Cathedral | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 3 | Covered Market | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 5 | Elevator | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Paid € |
| 6 | Gisson Manor | ✦✧✧✧✧ | House Museum | Self | Paid € |
| 7 | Truffle Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Truffle | Either | Paid € |
| 8 | Pénitents Blancs Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel + Exhibits | Self | Free |
| 9 | Art Galleries | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
1. Village Itself
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Village
Visit Self-guided or Guided Tour
Cost Free or Paid
The charming square and streets of Sarlat-la-Canéda are the heart of this picturesque medieval village, inviting visitors to stroll through narrow alleyways lined with beautiful stone buildings. Each turn reveals a new scene, whether it’s a bustling café, a quaint boutique, or a glimpse of history in the form of centuries-old architecture.
Historically, these streets have been the backdrop to significant events, including the town’s growth during the Middle Ages when it flourished as a trading hub. The architecture reflects the wealth of the Renaissance period.
You can visit the village by yourself or via a guided tour organized by the tourist office.
2. Sarlat Market
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché de Sarlat
The market in Sarlat takes place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the central square in the middle of the village. It is one of the most well-known markets in the region, famous for its vibrant atmosphere and showcasing of local products.
(Saturday afternoon, the market continues but with non-food products: clothing, souvenirs, etc.)
3. Sarlat Cathedral
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Cathedral
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Cathédrale Saint-Sacerdos
The Sarlat Cathedral is an example of Gothic architecture that dominates the town’s skyline.
The cathedral’s history is intertwined with the town’s growth, originally constructed in the 9th century and extensively rebuilt in the Gothic style during the 12th and 17th centuries.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
4. Covered Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Covered Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Marché Couvert de Sarlat
Église Sainte-Marie
The Covered Market in Sarlat is housed in a former church.
It’s a smaller, more intimate market compared to the outdoor Sarlat Market, but it’s open every morning and also has local products.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
5. Elevator
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Ascenseur Panoramique
The elevator in Sarlat offers visitors a 360° panoramic view of the village.
It’s closed during rainy weather.
6. Gisson Manor
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type House Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Manoir de Gisson
Gisson Manor is a historical house museum in Sarlat, offering a glimpse into the life of the bourgeoisie during the Renaissance period. The manor is known for its well-preserved interiors and historical artifacts.
7. Truffle Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Truffle Museum
Visit Self-guided or Guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de la Truffe
The Truffle Museum in Sarlat is a niche attraction dedicated to the region’s famed black truffles. It provides insights into the history, cultivation, and culinary uses of this prized delicacy.
8. Pénitents Blancs Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel + Exhibition
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
The Pénitents Blancs Chapel dates back to the 17th century.
It is now only open when hosting exhibitions.
9. Art Galleries
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
In recent years, several artists of various types have settled in Sarlat, and you can visit their galleries.
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