Place André Malraux

Place Andre Malraux

A stop on the Sarlat audio-guided tour, Place Andre Malraux tells on its own the city's revival in the twentieth century. Created in the 1970s, it did not exist in the original medieval city.

The Malraux law and the protected area

This square concretely illustrates the famous Malraux law, adopted in 1962 by the Minister of Culture Andre Malraux, which made Sarlat the very first city in France to benefit from a protected area. To lay it out, a few dilapidated buildings were demolished to create an open space, a breathing point amid the medieval density.

What to see

The architects took care to respect the traditional volumes and materials so that the development would blend naturally into the historic centre. The square houses the Andre Malraux gallery, a municipal exhibition space. A fine example of how Sarlat has been able to preserve and revive its heritage.

Practical information

Place Andre Malraux is in the heart of the historic centre of Sarlat. Freely accessible, it can be discovered at any time; the gallery hours should be checked depending on the season.

What is the Malraux law ?

A 1962 law that made Sarlat the first city in France with a protected area.

When was Place Andre Malraux created ?

In the 1970s, to give new breath and light to the old centre of Sarlat.