Cathedral of Saint-Sacerdos
Sarlat's historic cathedral can be found in the heart of the old
town. The entrance is the oldest part of the cathedral; a
Romanesque bell-tower which dates back to the twelfth century. The
rearmost part of the building is the original cathedral dating from
the fourteenth century, whilst the central section is of
seventeenth-century origin.
Manoir de Gisson
On one side of Sarlat's Place du Marche aux Oies (Goose Market
Square), the Manoir de Gisson is a meticulously-restored and
preserved thirteenth-century townhouse with traditional mullioned
windows and a central, hexagonal tower. The cellars of the house
have been turned into a fascinating museum of curios and artefacts
collected by seventeenth and eighteenth century explorers and
adventurers on their travels around the world.
Lanterne des Morts
In the gardens behind Sarlat's cathedral, the elevated Lanterne
des Morts is a curious circular building with a conical roof and
dates from the twelfth century. Its original purpose was to
indicate the position of a cemetery - Lanterne des Morts means
'lantern of the dead' named for the light which shone from the
building's roof. Today, Sarlat's Lanterne des Morts provides
excellent views over the city.