Pourquoi Sarlat la Cadena ?
Pourquoi Sarlat la Cadena ?
D'origine latine, le nom de Sarlat signifie la colline allongée. La ville de Sarlat-la-Canéda s'est en effet implantée au milieu des collines qui bordent le vallon de la Cuze, au sud-est du département de la Dordogne.
Pourquoi le Périgord noir ?
Le Périgord Noir, ou le Sarladais, est une région naturelle de France, c'est-à-dire qu'elle correspond à un territoire possédant des caractères physiques homogènes. Il tient son nom des nombreuses forêts de chênes Verts très sombres qui donnent cet aspect très sombre à cette partie de la Dordogne.
Where is Sarlat located?
- Located to the east of the department between Dordogne and Vézère, Sarlat is now one of the most beautiful medieval ensembles in Europe. Protected from modernism by the law Malraux, Sarlat has preserved the picturesque of its alleys and the beauty of its monuments.
Is Perigord Noir worth a visit?
- It is so rich in sites that it is worth splitting your visit into two parts: the southern part of Perigord Noir follows the Dordogne valley as it flows from east to west, passing beautiful villages and dramatic castles as it goes and the northern part which follows the valley of the River Vézère which is world famous for its prehistoric sites.
What is there to do in Perigord?
- The Perigord Noir is the most popular part of the Perigord area. Some of the popular highlights at a glance include: Chateau Fenelon. Sarlat. La Roque-Gageac. Domme. Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and the nearby Chateau des Milandes. Beynac.
Why invest in Sarlat?
- Protected from modernism by the law Malraux, Sarlat has preserved the picturesque of its alleys and the beauty of its monuments. The city holds the record of density in historic monuments classified or listed in the national inventory with 65 monuments and protected buildings.
