Introducing Sarlat-la-Canéda
Nestled at the bottom of a sheltered valley, Sarlat-la-Canéda is one of the most attractive medieval towns in France. It’s certainly one of the best-restored – a maze of cobbled alleyways, unexpected cul-de-sacs and snaking lanes, hemmed in by the town’s distinctive honey-bricked buildings and elegant mansions. Unsurprisingly, it’s also hugely popular, and the summer crowds can take the shine off things. Sarlat makes an excellent base for exploring the prehistoric sites of the Vézère Valley.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Hiking in the Dordogne
by shelemm 09 September 2011
Weather averages for Sarlat: http://www.holiday-weather.com/sarlat/averages/
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RE: Countryside stop between Paris and Toulouse?
by Maestro 21 July 2011
I can't speak for Gramat (#3) but can recommend the Gouffre de Padirac and Rocamadour as places to visit. Personally, I'd go to the Dordogn…
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RE: Countryside stop between Paris and Toulouse?
by bjd 19 July 2011
You don't say how you are travelling -- car or train -- but you could stop in the area around Brive-la-Gaillarde, Sarlat, Perigueux. It's…
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