Place de la Liberté

Place de la Liberte

A central stop on the Sarlat audio-guided tour, Place de la Liberte is the beating heart of the city, the great stage where everything meets: residents, travellers, traders and artists. Since the Middle Ages, it has been the nerve centre of the city.

The town hall and the golden facades

Around you, notice the golden facades typical of the Perigord. On the corner, the town hall, an imposing seventeenth-century building, occupies the site of the former medieval common house of the thirteenth century. With its large elegant arcades opening onto the square, it has dominated the public life of Sarlat for more than three centuries.

What to see

A symbol of continuity between the medieval city and the modern town, the square comes alive with terraces, markets and events throughout the year. Settle in for a moment to watch it live and understand why it remains the heart of Sarlat.

Practical information

Place de la Liberte is in the heart of the historic centre of Sarlat. Freely accessible, it is lively all year round, especially on market days.

Since when has the square been the centre of Sarlat ?

Since the Middle Ages, it has been the nerve centre of the city and has remained so to this day.

What can be seen on Place de la Liberte ?

The golden facades of the Perigord and the seventeenth-century town hall, with its large elegant arcades.