Sarlat-la-Canéda, Medieval commune in Dordogne, France
The historic center of Sarlat-la-Canéda contains 77 protected monuments built from golden limestone, forming a dense network of narrow streets and Renaissance mansions.
The town developed around a Benedictine abbey established in the 9th century, becoming a significant market center during the Middle Ages despite the Hundred Years War.
Place de la Liberté presents numerous medieval townhouses with stone arcades, while the former church of Sainte-Marie now functions as an indoor market.
The town maintains its traditional market traditions with gatherings every Wednesday and Saturday, offering local produce, truffles, and regional specialties from the Périgord.
A panoramic glass elevator inside the bell tower of Sainte-Marie Church provides a complete view of the medieval town while narrating its history.
Location: Dordogne
Location: arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda
Elevation above the sea: 213 m
Shares border with: Marcillac-Saint-Quentin, Tamniès, Marquay, Saint-André-d'Allas, Vézac, Vitrac, Carsac-Aillac, Saint-Vincent-le-Paluel, Sainte-Nathalène, Proissans
Address: 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda
Phone: +33553315331
Email: info@sarlat.fr
Website: http://sarlat.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.88794,1.21613
Latest update: July 29, 2025 11:11
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
Château de Puymartin
6.3 km
Sarlat Cathedral
123 m
Lanterne des morts de Sarlat-la-Canéda
155 m
Église Sainte-Marie
244 m
Maison de La Boétie
118 m
Abri de Laussel
8.7 km
Maison du Présidial
215 m
Pech de l’Azé
4.4 km
Château de Campagnac
4.5 km
Château de la Boétie
2.2 km
Hôtel de Plamon
291 m
Couvent Sainte-Claire
144 m
Hôtel de Vienne
186 m
Château de Temniac
2.6 km
Hôtel de ville de Sarlat-la-Canéda
234 m
Chapelle des Pénitents blancs
252 m
Monastère des Récollets
251 m
Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité de Temniac
2.6 km
Couvent Notre-Dame, Sarlat-la-Canéda
346 m
Manoir de Gisson
275 m
Couvent d'Abrillac
7.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Marquay
9 km
Église Saint-André de Saint-André-d'Allas
3.9 km
Église de La Canéda
3.7 km
Belvédère de l'Ancienne Église Sainte-Marie
257 m
Chateau de La Roussie
4.6 km
Ancien évêché
95 m
Hôtel de Vassal
282 mReviews
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A beautiful community in Périgord that is very popular during the season. A magnificent discovery!
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