© La Hoirie Hotel, Sarlat-la-Caneda
Contemporary converted 13th Century hunting lodge
A truly historical building, the hotel has been meticulously converted into something unique and modern, but doesn't shy away from its heritage with stone walls and masterpiece fireplaces.
With 18 rooms and 1 cottage to choose from, there is no shortage of sleeping arrangements available. With an outdoor pool, large terrace and just 2 kilometres from the centre of Sarlat, you are bound to be lured in by the charm of La Hoirie.
The hotel restaurant seeks to embrace quality and preserve the essence of regional cooking from the Black Perigord. An inviting prospect with its vast open fire and fresh, healthy fare. Breakfast is available to guests at a small charge.
The spacious, seasonal outdoor pool provides the perfect opportunity to unwind after a long day exploring the region.
All children below the age of 2 can stay for free when using the hotel beds. An additional charge of 5 EUR is added if a cot is required.
The glass lift with panoramic views, housed within the old Church Sainte-Marie’s bell tower offers a unique experience. Once at the top, the lift, whose walls are made entirely of glass, allows you a 360° view of Sarlat.
The Lanternes des Morts (Lanterns of the dead) are small towers mainly found in the central and western parts of France. Thought to indicate the position of a cemetary.
Taking some three and a half centuries to build, this small cathedral is the centre piece and heart of the community in Sarlat-la-Caneda.
The glass lift with panoramic views, housed within the old Church Sainte-Marie’s bell tower offers a unique experience. Once at the top, the lift, whose walls are made entirely of glass, allows you a 360° view of Sarlat.
With mullioned windows, dark grey stone slate roof (lauze) and the well-known honey-coloured stone of the facade, this is one of the most remarkable buildings in Sarlat.
The 16th-century water mill in Sainte-Nathalène on the edge of the small Enéa river still manufactures walnut, hazelnut and almond oils in the traditional way.
Set within three hectares the water gardens in Carsac-Aillac offer a new place to walk that will delight young and old, tourists and locals.
Standing out as one of the most charming towns in the region, this medieval dwelling remains much as it was when it was built in the 14th century.
It's hard to imagine a nicer village than La Roque-Gageac, with its huge limestone cliffs that tower behind the Renaissance-style houses built in creamy stone with burnt red roofs.
This bastide town, sitting high above the Dordogne river, has an impressive number of its 13th century fortifications still intact, including three of its original gates.
The village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is thought to date back to the 12th century when its imposing cliff top château was constructed.
The town and the surrounding prehistoric sites have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearly 150 sites have already been discovered and contain significant finds dating back as far as the Middle Stone Age - about 300,000 to 40,000 years ago.
A base for exploring the region, Souillac has a medieval past and is filled with Romanesque-style sculptures.
