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Destination Southwestern France:
Located in the old Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) – Green, White and Purple make up the other colors of the Périgord – region of France, today known as the Dordogne department, Sarlat remains true to its 14th century roots in the heart of the Aquitaine.
A medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin, Sarlat's Cathedral of Saint Sacerdos serves as the epicenter of this rock-'n'-mortar locale.
Largely ignored by modern history, Sarlat has steadfastly maintained its past and stands as the most representative town of medieval France.
Sitting at the top of the country's "tentative" list for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sarlat's rise from anonymity started in earnest in the 1960s as l'Hexagone got serious about its medieval past.
Today, Sarlat-la-Canéda consists of impeccably restored stone buildings, is pedestrian friendly and largely car-free.
Inside the converted Saint Mary's Church is a daily covered farmers' market of regional gastronomy, including the revered fois gras and le confit de canard. After shopping, exit the market and take the glass enclosed lift to the top for a 360-degree, panoramic view of Sarlat's ancient city center. Sorry, no pictures were taken as it rained on my way up and the lift is not covered overhead. If You Go For complete information on Sarlat – what to see, what to eat and where to stay, visit the town's official tourist website, in English. Recommended Hotel:
Les Récollets – 4 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau – Tel. +33 (0)5-53-31-36-00 – An economical two-star hotel, Les Récollets is a converted 17th century convent that originally housed the French order of the Franciscan friars. Enjoy the inside courtyard, weather permitting, for your petit déjeuner of French roast coffee, jus d'orange, and freshly baked baguettes and croissants. The hotel offers complimentary WIFI service and all rooms are air conditioned. For room prices and booking information, logon to: www.hotel-recollets-sarlat.com/accueilgb.php.
Recommended Dining: Auberge Le Mirandol – 7 Rue des Consuls – Tel. +33 (0)5-53-29-53-89 – Located on one of the quaint, winding cobblestone streets in the old city center, Auberge Le Mirandol is what true Périgord Noir dining is all about. Picking from several fixed menus (Menu Vassal), you can enjoy a five-star, five-course dinner for less than 24 euro (wine not included).
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late best-selling author Michael Crichton got it right when he selected
Sarlat-la-Canéda as the setting for his time-travel novel and
its big screen adaptation, Timeline.
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