Discover Sarlat

At the heart of Périgord Noir and the Vallée de la Dordogne, discover the charming medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda. La Maison des Peyrat is ideally located, a hotel surrounded by nature, close to the town center of Sarlat, just 800 meters away. The town of Sarlat is known to be a film location, you will be charmed by its must-sees such as its cobbled streets bathed in sunshine, the Place de la Liberté, the panoramic elevator, the former Sainte-Marie church with the covered market, the Maison de La Boétie and the Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral. Treat yourself to breaks in history and calm in our hotel surrounded by nature in Sarlat.

The Castles of Périgord

The Dordogne Valley is renowned for its many castles full of history and charm. We advise you to go through the Château des Milandes, the castle of Joséphine Baker. You will enjoy discovering the castle, the exceptional gardens and the bird of prey shows. We also invite you to visit the Château de Castelnaud, a superb medieval fortress with a large collection of weapons and armour. Don't miss the Château de Beynac, a 12th century fortified castle.

Exceptional gardens

Just a few kilometers from our hotel nestled in nature in Sarlat, visit the Gardens of Marqueyssac, the Dordogne's panoramic viewpoint, with its slate-roofed castle and 6 kilometers of walking trails lined with centuries-old boxwood hedges.

Also discover the Gardens of Eyrignac, the botanical jewel of the Périgord Noir.

Prehistoric sites

Les Eyzies is a village nicknamed the world capital of Prehistory.

You will enjoy discovering the National Museum of Prehistory, the Font-de-Gaume Cave, the Cro-Magnon Shelter, the Pataud Shelter, and the Fish Shelter.

You will also be just a few kilometers from the Lascaux Cave, for an immersion in prehistoric art.

The most beautiful villages

Exceptional villages are located just a few kilometers from our hotel nestled in nature.

Start your journey with the village of Rocamadour, a town clinging to its cliffside, offering a superb view.

Continue with La Roque-Gageac, with its typical monuments and Périgord slate roofs.

Finish with the village of Domme and its Templar sites, overlooking the Dordogne River.

Local specialties

Take advantage of your stopover in our hotel near the city center of Sarlat to discover the culinary specialties of the region such as black truffles , strawberries, foie gras, duck and walnuts. To discover all these tasty specialties, go to the Sarlat market which is held in the center every Wednesday and Saturday, morning.

Caves and sinkholes

The region is known for its exceptional sites. We recommend exploring the 50-meter-deep Proumeyssac Chasm with its Crystal Cathedral. Also visit the Padirac Chasm with its chasm, underground river, rain lake, rimstone pool, and the Great Dome chamber.

Activities for everyone

Beautiful walks and bike rides, as well as hikes, will be on the program.

From Sarlat to Peyrillac-et-Millac, a Green Way will allow you to discover the Dordogne Valley from a new perspective.

You can also take a traditional flat-bottomed boat (gabarre) for a lovely trip along the river.