Sarlat-la-Canéda is the most famous town in the region, located in the Périgord Noir and is one of the most famous and most visited places in France. It is also one of the most attractive. - At almost any time of the year, it is full of tourists, because in and with the beautifully restored buildings, you can breathe the history and present of the city, which is just a few kilometers north of the Dordogne River. The old town, whose buildings were built during both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, simply has to be seen at your leisure. The best times of year or day to do so are spring and fall, or early in the morning. If you can catch the early morning sun on the sandstone buildings, it's perfect.