Susan Buchanan and Stephen White’s
BOUTIQUE STYLE LES CORDELIERS
The gourmet farmers’ markets are held on Wednesdays mornings and on Saturdays. If you are a true gourmet, Sarlat offers one of the finest farmers’ market in the world.
There are several different types of markets for you to indulge in local products throughout the year, all in an exceptional setting!
The Sarlat organic market is open all year long at Place de la Poste on late Thursday afternoons. There is another organic market held on the grounds of the Château de Campagnac on the road to Brive as you leave the village of Campagnac on late Wednesdays afternoons.
At the covered market of Sarlat, which you’ll find behind the immense door of the former Sainte-Marie church in the the historical center, there are cheeses, fruits, vegetables, walnut pies, and an abundance of other local products.
In the wintertime, there the truffle markets and duck and goose markets on Saturday mornings.
In the summer months, no less than 3 farmers’ markets are open every day in the surrounding villages. On Wednesdays and Sundays in the nearby villages, in July and August, there are no less than 7 farmers’ markets offering 100% local food.
In the villages near Sarlat, the markets are to see and experience, each one with its own unique style, and all products are 100% local. In the summertime, the night markets are highly recommended to enjoy a truly convivial meal with the people of the town. At these night markets, you choose fresh products right from the stands and have them prepared for you on-site. You can then dine with friends and family at one of the long tables on the village square! With a bar, barbecue, and festive atmosphere, this truly feels like the best of summertime.
The area’s farmers’ markets are a great place to meet farmers, breeders, and craftsmen of the region. Under the official label “Marchés des Producteurs de Pays”, assigned by the Chamber of Agriculture, farmers’ markets are the ideal places to purchase high-quality, seasonal farm-fresh products. Here, farmers guarantee you total accountability in terms of agricultural practices.
On the Thursday and Friday of Ascension weekend, the local farmers gather in Sarlat. To find them, just stroll through the streets of the medieval town centre. Milk, honey, wine, sausages, mushrooms, jams and chestnuts of the Périgord are readily available. This is one of the major gourmet gatherings of the year!
This event is held on the fourth weekend in September each year on Place de la Grande Rigaudie at the entrance to the medieval village. It has become a favorite of French and international travellers.
If you are looking for a gourmet event in a convivial atmosphere, on Saturday evening just about everyone in Sarlat gathers on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie.
Starting at 6:30pm, the open-air meal is held under the tents and is a great way to sample gourmet Sarlat specialties, including the famous Périgord walnut cake.
Early on Sunday morning, witness the popular seasonal migration of sheep. From one of the villages in the surroundings, you can follow a herd of 200 sheep to Sarlat.
When you arrive, you will be welcomed by local farm stands, gourmet food workshops and various cooking demonstrations and tastings.
To celebrate the “Black Gold of the Périgord,” the Sarlat Truffle Festival takes place every year in mid-January. Workshops, demonstrations, cooking lessons, competitions and truffle market, all in a festive atmosphere, with music in the streets and the many Bergerac wines flowing freely.
Sarlat is the third most filmed location in France. Ridley Scott’s film, The Last Duel, with Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Ben Affleck was filmed in Sarlat.
Robert Hossein’s Les Misérables, Luc Besson’s The Story of Joan of Arc, and Bertrand Tavernier’s Revenge of the Musketeers were all shott here as well.
Each year in mid-November, Sarlat is host to the Sarlat Film Festival for five days as Sarlat pays tribute to the art of filmmaking.
Well-known actors and film directors are known to attend the premiere.
High school students interested in literature and film come to Sarlat from all over France for the Sarlat Film Festival.
Students in their final year of secondary school gather for the film-oriented lectures each year at the Sarlat film center, where they have the opportunity to meet directors, actors screentwriters and professionals from every aspect of film-making. These students are invited to try out to be one of the seven Young Jury members of the year, an exciting and instructive experience for those passionately studying film as a lens on the human condition.
Theater, the Christmas market, sporting events and other national heritage events make Sarlat a city that is alive and thriving year-round.
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On the third weekend in September, many exhibits and activities are planned to celebrate European Heritage Days. Each year cities and villages all across France offer free entrance to many sites that are normally closed to the public. Unique to Sarlat is the 2000 candles that are lit throughout the village and highlight its enchanted atmosphere. Follow the candles along the streets throughout the town!
Strian11/07/2025vérifié Fantastic place in brilliant location. We have stayed here three times over the last 10+ years and it is as good as ever. This small boutique hotel is a grand old Sarlois mansion in beautiful condition. Our bedroom on the first floor was huge, elegant and beautifully furnished. The location overlooking a small square at the top of the Main Street in Sarlat is unbeatable. You are right in the heart of the old town in a 3-4 minute walk. The new hosts, Susan and Stephen, are truly welcoming, warm and helpful. Parking is on the street past the hotel, but can be limited. You are probably better aiming for arrival at or after 5pm when more space becomes available than at 3pm when spaces are at a premium. Your hosts will recommend places to eat that they have tried and tested. In addition, we had a really excellent meal at L’Entrepot in the centre of the old town - but not for you if you are vegetarian. You will not be disappointed if you stay at Les Cordelliers. smith_wrs01/07/2025vérifié Perfect in every way! We were in Sarlat in late May and thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Stephen and Susan (owners). We visited following a 1 week bike tour. They offered superb excursion and dining advice. Breakfast each morning was fresh and delicious, The rooms were spacious, most comfortable, and quiet, and their furniture and art was exquisite. The inn is very conveniently located in the old town, and we also enjoyed hiking and canoeing nearby. Stephen and Susan are most generous hosts going above and beyond in their service (rescued us from a near-miss train connection!), and we treasure our time and conversations with them. They are very familiar with the surrounding area, and both made us feel right at home. We will most definitely return. We are most grateful! Cynthia S25/06/2025vérifié A perfect romantic get away….💕 The Location was absolutely fabulous. The rooms were spacious and exceptionally clean. The bed was comfortable. And everything felt quaint and cozy yet luxurious at the same time. The host Steve and Susan were so hospitable! They gave 5 star service and were so kind. If Steve gives you a recommendation be sure to listen! Everything he suggested was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay. Dreamer18/06/2025vérifié Great location in the centre of Sarlat. Susan and Steve are outstanding hosts, very thoughtful and helpful. The location of Les Cordeliers is excellent, we could walk everywhere in the old town. Our room was spacious and comfortable. It was on the top floor and Steve kindly assisted us with our luggage. Breakfast was delicious, there was a good choice of parties, bread, cheese, yoghurt and fruits. Karin B13/06/2025vérifié Excellent hotel, great position, spacious rooms! The most wonderful and perfectly situated hotels in Sarlat. Stephen and Susan are amazing hosts. They gave us very helpful advice on activities and Restuarant suggestions. The rooms are very spacious and brilliantly appointed. The breakfast is fabulous. We highly recommend you stay here when visiting this beautiful town davidf03/06/2025vérifié Perfect stay We just spent 3 nights at Les Cordeliers and loved our stay. It was a nice change from a hotel and gave the feeling of staying in a beautiful home. Our room was huge and had a lovely outlook over the park. The whole house is beautifully decorated. Location is perfect, being right on the edge of the medieval town and easy to drive to, but close to walk to everything in town. We had no problem finding free parking available a couple of blocks away, even on a busy holiday weekend (which we weren’t aware of prior). We stayed 3 nights and I’d recommend that as as a minimum if you can as there is so much to see and do close by and Sarlat itself is a lively place with plenty of great food options. Hosts Susan and Stephen really made our stay, being so welcoming and with great advice on the area. Their dinner recommendations were spot on and making reservations for us non-French speakers was really appreciated! swinsv127/05/2025vérifié Great Location Les Cordeliers is a great guest home starting with a warm welcome and tour of the ammenities. Its location is a good balance between a modest walk to free public parking (in May available further down Rue des Cordeliers) and the ability to stroll throughout central Sarlat. The inviting breakfasts were delicious and a great time to gather helpful suggestions from Steve and Susan and exchange adventures with other guests. For an old building, the plumbing, etc. all functioned well. Highly recommend. hawkinsmrsestherh27/05/2025vérifié Perfect Excellent position. Exceptionally clean. The hosts Susan and Stephen were superb, friendly, attentive and very helpful. The breakfast alone would be worth the stay. I would recommend this hotel and certainly the next time we’re in Sarlat we will be booking again. Rose E22/05/2025vérifié A jewel in Sarlat What a fabulous stay with Suzanne and Steve. Both went out of their way anticipating the comforts of Americans like wash cloths, clean towels daily, tea and fabulous home made breakfast items. My husband is glutton free and every morning there was toast for him. Kitriona22/05/2025vérifié Superb comfortable stay in central Sarlat The most wonderful hotel, boutique, private, discreet. Our room and bathroom were wonderful - enormous, sunny, exceptionally tastefully done, all very clean. Breakfast is a changing delight of fresh fruits, cheeses and breads and pastries. The new owners are from Vermont US (also speak French), full of excellent local recommendations and a warm hospitality. There is a very accommodating and inviting honesty bar and terrace on the top floor that is stocked with wines. An area on the central landing has a coffee machine and a small fridge for storing some items. The location is super-central, within a short stroll to everything and gratefully just outside of the medieval centre. Parking (paid for or free) was very easy to find as the town is so well planned for visitors. Excellent location to explore an exceptional region.