Travel Reference
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Sarlat (sar-lah) is a pedestrian-filled banquet of a town, serenely set amid forested hills.
There are no blockbuster sights—the only thing worth a visit is the cathedral (and that
just barely). Still, Sarlat delivers a seductive tangle of traffic-free, golden cobblestone
lanes peppered with beautiful buildings, lined with foie gras shops (geese hate Sarlat), and
stuffed with tourists. The town is warmly lit at night and ideal for after-dinner strolls. It's
just the right size—large enough to have a theater with four screens, but small enough so
that everything is an easy meander from the town center. And though undeniably popular
with tourists, it's the handiest home base for those without a car.
Rue de la République slices like an arrow through the circular old town. Sarlat's smaller
half has few shops and many quiet lanes. The action lies east of Rue de la République.
