Sarlat, capital of the Perigord Noir and quintessential french village.
Winding pebbled alleys, little squares framed by beautifully preserved medieval buildings and a long series of hidden corners... You are in Sarlat, centre of the Perigord Noir and quintessential french village. Sarlat-la-Caneda Walking through the streets, you'll be astonished by the details: the ancient doors, the Reinassance windows, the typical honeyed stones, the peculiar 'lauze' roofs... The old artisans ateliers may have been replaced by souvenirs shops and restaurants, but the atmosphere is still that of the historical films; it feels like descending into Middle Ages. Sarlat-la-Caneda To the south east of the city, the Cathedral Saint Sacerdos shows a mix of architectural styles including Roman and Gothic, signs of the several renovations over the centuries. Just above the cathedral, is the ancient abbey cemetery, called `Jardin des Enfeus` spotted with several sarcophagus and, above it, there is an unusual bullet shaped building called the Lanterne...