Welcome
Susan or Stephen welcome you at the front door with a warm, enthusiastic ‘bonjour’: You are reassured that you are in good hands, and that your stay will be most enjoyable.
BEST TRAVELER'S CHOICE 2026
BEST TRAVELER'S CHOICE 2026
Susan Buchanan and Stephen White’s
BOUTIQUE-STYLE “HOTEL”
From Les Cordeliers to the medieval city, it is just a few steps. Cross the square, and there you are, in the heart of Sarlat, itself the capital of the Périgord Noir, an emblematic region of French history, heritage and terroir.
Les Cordeliers is ideally situated to enjoy everything Sarlat has to offer, starting with the gourmet farmers’ markets right outside the front door, every Wednesday morning and on Saturday.
You will savor the mornings at Les Cordeliers as you contemplate the day’s activities and getting to know the gorgeous architecture, history, and landscape of Sarlat and its surroundings.
And after a full day of sightseeing, why not enjoy a relaxing massage at the wellness center across the street that will refresh you for an evening at one of Sarlat’s many restaurants.
Sarlat is a gastronomic stage, the region being famous for the likes of foie gras, walnuts, truffles and strawberries. This town takes its food seriously as two of their churches have been turned into indoor food markets. But this medieval city enjoys particular renown as the capital of the Périgord Noir. It has a gastronomic but also an architectural and cultural heritage that is quite exceptional and typically French.
The new luxury of our society is tranquility. While we offer WIFI throughout all of our guest rooms, you will notice we do not have TVs. This is the place for a real escape and immersion into timeless Sarlat, which means you will find your guest room a cocoon of serenity.
Susan or Stephen welcome you at the front door with a warm, enthusiastic ‘bonjour’: You are reassured that you are in good hands, and that your stay will be most enjoyable.
Spacious, bright, tastefully furnished and with your every comfort in mind, four of our five guest rooms feature a king-sized bed and private, en-suite bathroom. Named after neighboring chateaux in all their grandeur, our guest rooms are found on the second and third floors of our “maison de maitre.” After walking up the home’s central staircase, your aerie is sure to please you; already, you feel at home
The house overlooks a pretty square. And just next door, the passages of the medieval village of Sarlat are available to you. You travel through the heart of the city in search of discoveries …
There is so much to experience during a stay at Les Cordeliers, that you will be tempted to return to it.
So the question is, where are you going to start?
After a calm and restful night, you enjoy a continental breakfast served by your host Susan or Stephen. An ideal time to benefit from advice and suggestions.
It is time to choose your restaurant while strolling through the medieval village. With literally dozens of choices, Stephen and Susan are able to guide you. Surely your senses will be delighted.
Travel alongside writers, chefs and Dordogne experts in a small group, with Les Cordeliers as your only pied-à-terre: our Signature Trips reveal the Périgord through its tables, gardens, markets and history.
The rich heritage and culture of this medieval city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, make Sarlat an ideal capital to represent the Périgord noir. Very dynamic in high season, it can be visited all year round, including in winter when it is then revealed in a different, equally marvelous ambience.
Immersive weeks hosted by Susan and Stephen with their guests: writers, chefs and experts of the Périgord.
Follow Bruno, Chief of Police, through Martin Walker’s Périgord; cook, taste and live the French way; write in the calm of a Périgord retreat; tour the finest gardens of the Dordogne Valley; or chase the light, camera in hand.
Each trip brings together six to twelve participants, with a single pied-à-terre: Les Cordeliers, in the heart of Sarlat.
Meals, lodging, guided tours and transfers from the Sarlat train station are included. Space is limited, and every booking begins with a conversation with your hosts.
Experiences
Signature Trips
Small-group weeks alongside writers, chefs and Périgord experts: Bruno, cooking and wine, writing, gardens, photography.