Sarlat has been crowned the European city with the highest number of listed buildings per square kilometre! Nestled in a valley between the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, Sarlat captivates at first sight with its old rooftops alone. Wandering its streets means reading nearly a thousand years of authentic architecture where, from the cobblestones to the stone-slate roofs, warm golden stone predominates.
Guided by instinct, the first humans chose the Périgord. Our region can indeed boast the world's highest concentration of prehistoric and natural caves, castles, manor houses and country estates. Sarlat stone, soaked in sunshine, reflects a golden light in every season.
But Sarlat is also a prestigious setting where artists express themselves: theatre festival (late July, early August), film festival (early November), various shows at the Cultural Centre, events, exhibitions and film shoots. We recommend visiting Sarlat for at least one evening to anyone coming to spend a holiday in our rural gîtes.
