One of the best times to see Sarlat is as the sun is setting when the buildings seem to glow, but even when its raining it’s still incredibly beautiful.
Don’t miss
The Place du Marché des Oies, where a goose market was once held and now home to three life size bronze geese – the perfect selfie spot. The square is surrounded by superb old houses and shops. Just around the corner in in rue des Consuls is a gorgeous 14th century house, Hotel Plamon which once belonged to cloth merchants.
Sarlat for gastronomes
The Saturday market spreads through the cobbled streets. Stalls piled with local, seasonal produce – walnuts, garlic, cheeses and charcuterie, fruit and veg and artisan made bread, it really is irresistible. A daily market is held in the former church of Ste-Marie where St Bernard once preached and where the doors are big enough for a giant to pass through. A night market takes place throughout the year on Thursdays.
Specialist markets for truffles and foie gras are held. And if you’re thinking that’s a lot of markets – well that’s because this place is a food lovers destination extraordinaire.
The squares and tiny streets are lined with gourmet food shops selling all manner of deliciousness. Restaurants galore tempt on every corner.