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Why visit Sarlat?

Sarlat-la-Canéda is the capital of the Périgord Noir in the Dordogne valley and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in France. Its honey-coloured stone houses, Gothic and Renaissance mansions and stone-roofed buildings have changed little in centuries, and the centre is often used as a film set.

Wander from the Cathedral of Saint-Sacerdos to the Lantern of the Dead, the house of the writer La Boétie, and the Place de la Liberté. The Saturday market fills the old town with walnuts, cheeses, truffles in season, and duck and goose products, especially foie gras and confit, which are the region's specialities. The Dordogne valley around Sarlat is full of highlights: the cliff villages of La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, the castles of Castelnaud and Beynac, the hanging gardens of Marqueyssac, and canoe trips along the river. The prehistoric caves of the Vézère valley, including Lascaux IV, are within easy reach.

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When to go to Sarlat

The best months for Sarlat are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 25°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
9°
low 2°
14 wet days
Feb
12°
low 4°
12 wet days
Mar
14°
low 5°
13 wet days
Apr
18°
low 8°
12 wet days
May
21°
low 11°
13 wet days
Jun
25°
low 15°
12 wet days
Jul
28°
low 17°
7 wet days
Aug
28°
low 17°
8 wet days
Sep
24°
low 14°
10 wet days
Oct
19°
low 11°
11 wet days
Nov
14°
low 6°
13 wet days
Dec
11°
low 4°
12 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Sarlat-la-Canéda, New Aquitaine. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Sarlat — common questions

When is the best time to visit Sarlat?

The best months for Sarlat are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 25°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Sarlat?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 28°C. January is the coolest, around 9°C by day and 2°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 14 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Sarlat known for?

Sarlat is best known for history, food, architecture and nature. The things people come for: Medieval old town, Saturday market, La Roque-Gageac, Lascaux IV.

Who is Sarlat best suited to?

Sarlat works particularly well for couples, families and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Sarlat?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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