Things to do

Things to do in Sarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne)

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Start with Panoramic Lift at Sainte-Marie Church, Explore the Sarlat Saturday Market, Canoeing down the Dordogne River (La Roque-Gageac to Beynac). Then use the full Sarlat-la-Canéda (Dordogne) guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

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Panoramic Lift at Sainte-Marie Church

0.5 hours | Easy | Glass elevator inside a converted church tower; offers 360-degree views of Sarlat

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Explore the Sarlat Saturday Market

3 hours | Easy | One of the most famous food markets in France

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Canoeing down the Dordogne River (La Roque-Gageac to Beynac)

3 hours | Moderate | Includes canoe rental and bus transfer; passes multiple medieval castles

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Good first tap

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

Travel tip

The Saturday market is incredibly crowded in summer; arrive by 8:30 AM to find parking and navigate the stalls easily.

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