Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Sarlat-la-Canéda

A golden-stone medieval town in the Dordogne, famous for its markets.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the market, on Saturdays and Wednesday mornings, the best in the Périgord.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Château de Beynac above the Dordogne, or the hanging gardens of Marqueyssac.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the golden-stone old town as the streets light up.

Day 2

Canoe down the Dordogne river, or visit the Lascaux IV cave replica.

What to eat

Duck confit, foie gras and walnut cake.

Local tips

Make the most of Sarlat-la-Canéda

Beat the crowds

Sarlat is busiest on market days and in summer. Early mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The golden stone streets in the evening light, especially around Place de la Liberté.

Getting there

You'll want a car to explore the Dordogne valley.

Don't miss nearby

La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, villages built against cliffs along the river, 15 minutes away.

Good to know

The Saturday market is one of the best in France. Many streets in the old town are pedestrian.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sarlat-la-Canéda

Getting there

  • Brive Souillac airport (BVE)25 km away
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)140 km away
  • Bordeaux140 km away
  • Toulouse145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Sarlat-la-Canéda: good to know

Is Sarlat-la-Canéda worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A golden-stone medieval town in the Dordogne, famous for its markets.

How many days do you need in Sarlat-la-Canéda?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sarlat-la-Canéda?

You can visit all year. Sarlat is busiest on market days and in summer. Early mornings are calm.

How do you get to Sarlat-la-Canéda?

The nearest airport is Brive Souillac airport (BVE), about 25 km away. You'll want a car to explore the Dordogne valley.

What is there to see near Sarlat-la-Canéda?

Nearby hidden places include Rocamadour (33 km), Albi (130 km) and Bordeaux (142 km).

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