{"id":5206,"date":"2022-03-23T15:32:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T14:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/alentours\/camping-near-sarlat-discover-the-medieval-city\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T15:43:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T14:43:05","slug":"camping-near-sarlat-discover-the-medieval-city","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/alentours\/camping-near-sarlat-discover-the-medieval-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping near Sarlat: discover the medieval city"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During your stay at a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/\">campsite near Sarlat,<\/a><\/strong> discover <strong>one of the most beautiful towns in the Dordogne<\/strong>. The town of <strong>Sarlat<\/strong> is a <strong>medieval city, capital of the P\u00e9rigord Noir<\/strong>. Still called <strong>Sarlat-la-Can\u00e9da<\/strong>, it has a rich and varied historical, cultural, architectural and gastronomic heritage. When staying at a <strong>campsite near Sarlat<\/strong>, there are many historical places to discover. As well as the many local products and the rich gastronomy of this beautiful city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Learn about the history of the town of Sarlat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sarlat<\/strong>is a town in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/\"><strong>Dordogne<\/strong><\/a> department, more precisely located between the <strong>Dordogne Valley<\/strong> and the <strong>V\u00e9z\u00e8re Valley<\/strong> in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. After its merger with the town of Can\u00e9da in 1965, Sarlat officially became <strong>Sarlat-la-Can\u00e9da<\/strong>, but continues to be called Sarlat by its inhabitants and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarlat is a very famous old town thanks to its density of historical monuments, which is indeed the highest in the world. The town was built in the 12\u1d49 century around a <strong>Benedictine abbey<\/strong> and became an episcopal city in the 14\u1d49 century. Numerous consuls, jurists, nobles, clerics and merchants settled in this town and built its typical architecture, which today gives it its wealth, beauty and authenticity. The name Sarlat comes from the Latin words &#8220;<strong>serrum<\/strong>&#8221; meaning hill and &#8220;<strong>latum<\/strong>&#8221; meaning wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This town, an ancient <strong>fortified city<\/strong>, is among the most <strong>beautiful in France<\/strong> and it has about <strong>sixty-six<\/strong> <strong>monuments<\/strong> listed as<strong> historical heritage.<\/strong> Moreover, it has known famous people who were born there, such as the writer Etienne de la Bo\u00e9tie, the politicians Pierre Janot and Maurice Rouel and the architect Jean Nouvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from its monuments and historical sites, its gastronomy, its culture and its famous market are all things you should not miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-id=\"3759\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ch\u00e2teau-de-La-Bo\u00e9tie-balade-depuis-le-camping-Fromengal-un-camping-proche-Sarlat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau de La Bo\u00e9tie, walk from camping Fromengal, a campsite near Sarlat\" class=\"wp-image-3759\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-id=\"3756\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cath\u00e9drale-St-Sacerdos-proche-Fromengal-un-camping-Sarlat--300x199.jpg\" alt=\"St Sacerdos cathedral, near Fromengal a campsite Sarlat\" class=\"wp-image-3756\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-id=\"3762\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ruelles-de-Sarlat-camping-proche-Sarlat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Narrow streets of Sarlat, campsite near Sarlat\" class=\"wp-image-3762\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-id=\"3753\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cathedrale-de-Sarlat-camping-Sarlat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral of Sarlat, campsite Sarlat\" class=\"wp-image-3753\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-id=\"3750\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Architecture-de-Sarlat-en-s\u00e9jour-en-camping-Sarlat-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture of Sarlat, camping Sarlat\" class=\"wp-image-3750\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Domaine de Fromengal stay at a campsite near Sarlat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Sarlat is full of a thousand and one treasures, just like the region. That&#8217;s why we recommend that you stay at a <strong>campsite near Sarlat<\/strong> to fully enjoy the beauty of this city, but also its exceptional natural setting. The <strong>Domaine de Fromengal<\/strong>, located at the <strong>entrance to Cadouin<\/strong>, meets all these criteria. Let yourself be tempted by this green setting a f<strong>ew kilometres from Sarlat.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>A 5-star campsite near Sarlat in the Dordogne<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Domaine de Fromengal opens its doors to you <strong>in the heart<\/strong> of the <strong>P\u00e9rigord Noir<\/strong>. In the heart of a privileged environment, this <strong>5-star campsite<\/strong> promises you a rejuvenating stay. On site, you can enjoy a large number of <strong>quality infrastructures and services<\/strong>: grocery shop, wifi, bread service, laundry, bar&#8230; Take advantage ofthe <strong>restaurant&#8217;s<\/strong><strong>panoramic terrace<\/strong>, for a relaxing moment with a view and let yourself be tempted by moments of conviviality during the various activities that will be proposed to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>A variety of top-of-the-range rentals near Sarlat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the different types of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/accommodation\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/accommodation\/\">campsite rentals in the Dordogne<\/a><\/strong> in the heart of nature. The Domaine de Fromengal, a campsite near Sarlat, offers you top-of-the-range rentals, among which you can find<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Prestige chalets<\/strong> <\/li><li><strong>mobile homes<\/strong> <\/li><li><strong>equipped tents<\/strong><\/li><li>and <strong>cabins<\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So you will find the accommodation that best suits your needs, all <strong>on a private pitch without overlooking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nature lovers and traditional campers, there is also a wide choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/pitches\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/pitches\/\"><strong>camping pitches.<\/strong><\/a> These are <strong>spacious enough<\/strong> to accommodate your<strong>caravan, tent or motor home<\/strong>. In order to stay with a maximum of comfort, our<strong>campsite near Sarlat<\/strong> offers you a large, <strong>fully equipped and heated sanitary block<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Near Sarlat, campsite in Dordogne with water park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your stay at a campsite near Sarlat, enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/pool\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/pool\/\">large water park<\/a> at <strong>Domaine de Fromangal.<\/strong> You will find 2 swimming pools, <strong>3 slides, a ventrigliss, a solarium and a paddling pool<\/strong>, for moments of relaxation and conviviality in the heart of nature. There&#8217;s nothing like diving into a water park near Sarlat after a day of sightseeing. Young and old alike will be able to literally swim in happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/premium.secureholiday.net\/fr\/3904\/\">I book now my stay near Sarlat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Things to see in Sarlat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit Sarlat, you will be seduced by its diversity of places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an ancient abbey built between the 12\u1d49 and 17\u1d49 centuries, topped by a bulbous bell tower that can be seen from afar. It was dedicated to Sacerdos de Limoges and has an<strong>impressive swallow&#8217;s nest organ.<\/strong> The Lantern of the Dead<br>An old sepulchral chapel from the 12\u1d49 century, it is located in the Saint-Beno\u00eet cemetery behind the cathedral&#8217;s chevet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The castle of La Bo\u00e9tie<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the birthplace of Etienne de La Bo\u00e9tie who was a faithful companion of Montaigne. This building dates from the beginning of the 16\u1d49 century and is located between Place Payrou and Place Andr\u00e9 Malraux. Its facade has been restored and it is possible to see magnificent ornaments from the Renaissance period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Manor of Gisson<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most remarkable buildings in Sarlat. In the Renaissance style, it contains furniture and period costumes typical of the Sarlat bourgeoisie of the 17\u1d49 century. Transformed into a museum, it contains a very fascinating <strong>cabinet of curiosities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The former church of St. Mary<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The architect <strong>Jean Nouve<\/strong>l built the current <strong>covered market<\/strong> in this historic building and installed the famous panoramic lift in its bell tower, which offers a breathtaking view of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The panoramic lift<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers a magnificent 360\u00b0 view of the city of Sarlat You can enjoy truffle toast and a perched aperitif there once a week during the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Old Sarlat<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the guided tours, which can be nocturnal, classic or unusual, you can admire this old medieval town, which contains a high concentration of buildings listed as historical monuments in its centre <strong>We can mention among others the<\/strong> <strong>the fountain of Sainte-Marie,<\/strong> <strong>the town hall,<\/strong> the <strong>the chapel of the white penitents<\/strong> and the <strong>convent of Sainte-Claire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also other emblematic places to discover. These include the <strong>western quarter of the city<\/strong>, where you can take a quiet stroll through the narrow streets. Il There is also the <strong>Goose Market Square.<\/strong> Adorned with <strong>three bronze geese<\/strong> sculpted by Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Lalanne, this is one of the traditional markets. <strong>Every Wednesday morning and Saturday<\/strong> throughout the day, the <strong>Sarlat market<\/strong> is also a must-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be noted that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarlat-tourisme.com\/\">tourist office<\/a> organises guided tours led by guides. You can also opt for the <strong>Belle Sarladaise<\/strong>, a guided tour of the town presented in the form of a <strong>travelling show<\/strong> where you will discover the history of the town while having a laugh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1770,"template":"","meta":[],"lieux":[82],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/5206"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieux","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-fromengal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieux?post=5206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}