Your guide to Sarlat and the Périgord Noir
Staying at La Liberté Studio: You are staying above the main square of medieval Sarlat. Most of the first day happens on foot - the valley châteaux are a short drive south.
Highlights of a stay here
- 1Sarlat old townMedieval streets, squares and one of the region's biggest markets0 km
- 2Sarlat Saturday marketThe biggest market in the region, filling the whole medieval centreabout 0 km
- 3Vitrac river beachStretch of the Dordogne for swimming and canoe hire7 km
- 4Château de PuymartinFurnished château known for the legend of the White Lady8 km
- 5Marqueyssac GardensClifftop box gardens with views over the valley12 km
Road distances from your studio. To be confirmed before publication.
All 12 top attractions →Prototype property - demonstration content. Times and details come from the owner's own guide and will be re-checked before publication.
Your first 24 hours
Bread, groceries and supper for your arrival day
- Sarlat market
Wednesday and Saturday mornings, directly below the studio
0 km - Bakeries in the old town
Several on the surrounding streets. Names to be confirmed.
- Jimmy's Bar
Ground floor of the building: coffee, snacks, ice cream
0 km - E.Leclerc, Sarlat
Largest supermarket for the first big shop
3 km - Pharmacies, Sarlat
Several in the town centre. Locations to be confirmed.
- Boulevard Henri Arlet parking
Nearest street bays. First hour free with your registration entered.
Map
Everything within 25 km of your studio
Top attractions
Châteaux, gardens and villages
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitrac river beach
Stretch of the Dordogne for swimming and canoe hire
7 km
- 4Château de Puymartin
Furnished château known for the legend of the White Lady
8 km - 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Active & outdoors
On the river, on foot and in the air
- Canoeing and kayaking
Hire points along the river around Vitrac and La Roque-Gageac. Operators to be confirmed.
- Walking in the old town
Self-guided routes through the medieval centre. Route details to be confirmed.
- Cycling
The Voie Verte greenway runs from Sarlat. Access points to be confirmed.
- Hot air ballooning
Flights over the valley in season. Operators and launch sites to be confirmed.
Markets
Which market, which day - plus summer night markets
| Day | Morning market | Or try |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Saint-Cyprien | Daglan |
| Monday | Les Eyzies | Salignac (to be confirmed) |
| Tuesday | Cénac | Le Bugue |
| Wednesday | Sarlat (on your doorstep) | Montignac (to be confirmed) |
| Thursday | Domme | Carlux (to be confirmed) |
| Friday | La Roque-Gageac (seasonal) | Le Buisson-de-Cadouin |
| Saturday | Sarlat (on your doorstep) | Belvès |
Market days come from the owner's guide. Times and seasonal dates to be confirmed before publication.
Night markets
Summer evenings, mid-June to mid-September. Bring your own plates, cutlery and glasses.
| Evening | Village | What to expect | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Veyrines-de-DommeSmall hilltop market, mostly locals | Small hilltop market, mostly locals | To be confirmed |
| Tuesday | CénacRelaxed square by the Romanesque church | Relaxed square by the Romanesque church | 15 km |
| Wednesday | BelvèsHilltop Place d'Armes with live music | Hilltop Place d'Armes with live music | 35 km |
| Thursday | Saint-CyprienSummer evening market | Summer evening market | 22 km |
| Friday | Les EyziesEvening market in the Vézère valley | Evening market in the Vézère valley | 22 km |
Night market days change from year to year. To be confirmed each season.
Shopping
Supermarkets, bread and basics
The big shop
Sarlat's supermarkets sit on the edge of town, a short drive from the studio.
- E.Leclerc, Sarlat
Largest range in the area, with a good wine section
3 km - Intermarché and Carrefour, Sarlat
Alternatives on the edge of town
3 km
On the doorstep
The old town covers most daily needs on foot.
- Sarlat market
Wednesday and Saturday on Place de la Liberté
0 km - Old-town food shops
Bakeries, cheese and regional produce. Names to be confirmed.
Getting here
Travel details published by the owner.
- Nearest airports
Brive 42 km, Bergerac 76 km, Rodez 141 km
- Gare de Sarlat
Railway station
2 km
Eating out
Close enough for tonight
Finding places to eat near your studio...
Road trips
Half-day and full-day drives from your studio
Half-day loops
- The valley châteauxVitrac, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac, Castelnaud
The classic river loop south of Sarlat. Timings to be confirmed.
- The Vézère valleyLes Eyzies, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, Montignac
Prehistoric sites and riverside villages. Route to be confirmed.
Full days out
- Rocamadour and PadiracEast into the Lot
Clifftop pilgrimage village and the Padirac chasm. Distances to be confirmed.
- Bastides of the southDomme, Belvès, Monpazier
Planned medieval towns. Route to be confirmed.
Useful info
Health, rubbish and getting about
- ParkingStreet bays on Boulevard Henri Arlet, 2-3 minutes on foot via Rue Fénelon. First hour free once you enter your registration at the machine.
- Free car parkPlace des Cordeliers is free all year, 6-8 minutes on foot.
- Emergency112 from any phone. Fuller local numbers to be confirmed.
- HospitalCentre Hospitalier de Sarlat, 3 km. Details to be confirmed.
- Rubbish and recyclingDrop-off points to be confirmed by your hosts.