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Sarlat-la-Canéda
Spend 1–2 days walking the medieval centre, market and river views; longer only for nearby châteaux day trips.
Sarlat is the historic heart of Périgord Noir, with a compact old town that can be explored on foot in a half‑day. The weekly market, museums and river scenery fill a full day; a second day lets you visit nearby castles such as Domme or Beynac‑et‑Cazenac. Longer stays are for deeper culinary or art exploration.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- EGJ
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sarlat-la-Canéda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetySarlat is safe; pickpocketing is rare, but watch belongings in crowded market areas.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEGJ Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is pedestrian‑friendly; a local bus runs north‑south and bike rentals sit by the train station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)check€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EGJ Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sarlat-la-Canéda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is pedestrian‑friendly; a local bus runs north‑south and bike rentals sit by the train station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Domme
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Sarlat (TransPérigord) ~30 min
Hill‑top medieval village with panoramic views of the Dordogne.
Beynac‑et‑Cazenac
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus to Beynac stop, then 10‑min walk
Spectacular cliff castle; good for photos.
La Roque‑Gageac
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to La Roque‑Gageac stop, 5‑min walk
Scenic riverside village on the Dordogne.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre‑Ville guesthouses
Close to market and main sights; ideal for 1‑night stays.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| TransPérigord bus day‑pass2 × €7 · check | €14 |
| Bike rental (full day)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €142 per person per day, bed included | €284≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport to/from Sarlat not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Foie gras slice | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Baguette | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket (local)check | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Museum entry | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Market day (Wednesday) draws crowds; arrive early for best stalls.
- Some museum opening hours are seasonal; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)15
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux (check address); other embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TransPérigord bus Sarlat ↔ Domme: ≈ €2–3, 30 min (check)
- Bike rental per day: ≈ €12 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kɛ̃ kɔ̃byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (ʒə pø pɛje paʁ kaʁt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sarlat-la-Canéda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental for faster hill‑town hops.
- Combine a market‑day visit with a guided food tour (foie gras, truffles).
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