Charming stone cottage with a spectacular view of a medieval castle. Swimming, canoeing, tennis,…read morebiking, randonee, hiking and golf all close by. Weekly rentals so you'll have time for it all. Sarlat, the medieval jewel of the Dordogne is 3 kms. Check it out thru the Office du Tourism Sarlat... "montfort" ref 20007. They speak english as well as french.

The City of Sarlat is one of the most endearing, charming, historic, and magical places I have ever…read morevisited. The amount of history surrounding this entire area of Southwest France is unparalleled to begin with, and Sarlat-la-Caneda contributes a very large portion to this magical setting. It is a medieval town that was established mainly due to the Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos, and the building itself can be seen in records as early as 1081. It was one of the very few cathedrals in the region that was never raided by the Vikings!!!! Those rascals!! Thank God, because if it were destroyed and leveled to the ground, we would not be able to visit and understand how profound this divine place actually is today and how well the efforts to preserve it have been accomplished. The Malraux Law was passed in 1962, which saw Sarlat restored, and this effort saved many buildings from demolition. The architect of this law, Andrea Malraux, was, at the time, the French Cultural Minister. This legal act greatly enhanced Sarlat's medieval center through the extensive restoration of most of its houses. My favorite (as mentioned in one of my earlier reviews) was the Manoir de Gisson, a museum that you should not miss when visiting! Some of my most favorite highlights during my visit were, of course, the food, the winding, cobblestone roads, the art galleries, and the nightlife, where visitors can enjoy an aperitif at a cozy, outdoor cafe' before venturing out to enjoy the tantalizing cuisine of this city! From foie gras, black truffles, cepes, dried sausages, cheese, walnuts, and wine, this girl was golden and I had everything that needed or could ever want! There is a great little grocery mart, tons of places to find delicious food and lot's of curiosities. There are candy shops, cafes, and desert spots galore!, And one cannot leave without visiting the farmer's markets, which are huge and packed full of the most amazing produce, delectables, and gifts. They have markets two times a week and they are a must see! I even ventured out to discover a wonderful art store and since I happen to be a painter, I could not pass up the 1.5 mile walk to scope out some French art supplies and I even got to pop into an incredibly curated antique shop as well! I could go on and on about this magical place, but I am going to leave it to you to book your ticket and see for yourself. My only hope is that my photos tell it's story and make you want to book your next trip to France!

Sarlat is a beautiful village, and if you planned to stay here, stay in one of the Bed & Breakfast…read more(mentioned in my previous review). But stay for the Market Day on Saturday. Market Day is fabulous! You'll see stuff not sold anywhere, and you'll see various foods not cooked anywhere else (unless you're in Spain), so get ready for lunch and have some Paella! There's no warnings for pickpockets, here! They're friendly people! Go early, before it gets too hot, & too crowded, and while the dish is fresh! BTW: Our Tour Guide told us, French Costumer Service, they ignore their customers, they don't pressure you to buy, sometimes they don't even greet you. That's their style! I'm in Customer Service, but I always talk to my customers. If I was ignored, I just assumed, the seller don't care about me! But not in France.

The Outstanding medieval ruins of the 11th century Benedictine Abbaye are spectacular! There is…read moremuch to admire...stone carvings, chapel columns and the remains of windowed walls. Being a UNESCO site, it is well managed and there is a small museum and gift shop. You're provided with a very well done booklet describing important relics and the invitation to climb 157 steps to the bell tower for a view. A wine tasting shop is situated right outside the gate, but not open when we visited. Very tranquil and I highly recommend!

It's Ok. Appreciate that's it's v. old, important place but gardens or park could be improved these…read moredays with more interest for families..labyrinths, picnic areas etc...

This is probably the #1 attraction in Bordeaux. I would recommend coming at night, preferably later…read moreat night when it's completely dark. There's less kids playing in the water and the lights on the Bourse make a great reflection on the water. Also, there's mist and the water drains or rises periodically. The water is still pretty shallow though. Plus, they play music and people dance nearby which was nice. During the day, it's super hot especially since there's no trees or cover. Also, the reflection is not as prominent. Definitely come at night!

It is reflective mirror from the shallow pool. This famous area is popular among the local France…read morepeople during the summer. The kid and adult alike playing and walking in the pool. The design of the mirror pool has a minor concave with filling of water about 2 to 3 inches height. This water stay for half hour and drain to dry and the process start again to fill up. The drain of the water is to purify it. The name of this attraction is call Water Mirror. It is hard to get mirror image since there are a lot of kid running around and create the wave on the water surface. It is difficult to get still water surface like mirror. May be late at night when no one around. Once the water surface is still, it will reflect the place de la Bourse. This water mirror becomes the famous picture for the viewing.