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HomePlacesNouvelle-AquitaineSarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne)
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Sarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne)

Nouvelle-Aquitaine 147m
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About Sarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne)

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a beautifully preserved medieval town in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Famous for having one of the highest densities of historic Renaissance and medieval facades of any city in Europe, it is also the culinary epicenter of Perigord gastronomy, renowned for duck dishes, truffles, and walnuts.

💡Why Visit?

Walk through the narrow cobblestone medieval streets of Old Sarlat and dine on truffles and duck dishes in a traditional Périgord inn.

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FrenchEnglish
#medieval-town#dordogne-valley#truffles#foie-gras

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Quick Facts

RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
CountryFrance
Altitude147m
Budget Stay€55.00*/night
Budget Food€20.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Feb, Sep

Aug · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 19°C annually. Best visited during Feb, Sep.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌥️Partly Cloudy
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Temperature17° – 28°C
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Rainfall49mm
✅Good
✅Good — warm and pleasant
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
€55.00*/night
  • Local cozy guesthouse
  • Budget country inn
🏨 Premium
€110*/night
  • Plaza Madeleine Hotel
  • Hotel de Selves
✨ Luxury
€240*/night
  • Château de la Treyne (nearby)
  • Château de Saint-Geniès
⛺ Camping available · €15.00*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Foie Gras & Confit de Canard (Duck Confit)restaurant
⭐ Périgord Black Trufflesrestaurant
⭐ Tarte aux Noix (Walnut Tart)street