The Christmas market of Sarlat 2024

The Sarlat Christmas Market takes place this year from December 4 to 31, 2024 on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie in a magical setting of garlands, carols and fir trees. Stroll the streets of the town and immerse yourself in the unique world of Christmas through the illuminations that light up this magnificent medieval city, before sipping a glass of mulled wine at the Marché de Sarlat. Do you like to travel? Christmas is always an opportunity to get away from it all in Sarlat, and this year it's Italy's turn for the festive season!

-Video made in 2019-

A friendly and family place

The Christmas Market in Sarlat is a friendly, family-friendly place to find the finest gifts to put under the tree. Open daily from 10am to 8pm (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays), the illuminated chalets present a range of beautiful creations, including books by local authors, colorful modern decorations, handmade soaps, aromatic oils, hand-woven textiles, designer jewelry and scented candles. Traditional as well as new products can be discovered along the market aisles, a magical stroll punctuated by meetings with artisans, producers and shopkeepers.

Are you a gourmet? Visit the stands selling local produce and traditional Christmas treats such as nougat, roasted chestnuts, chocolates and panettones. Pancakes, Liège waffles, confectionery, Christmas cakes, Neuvic caviar, cheeses, charcuterie, churros and pralines - there's something to suit every taste and taste. Don't forget to order a glass of mulled wine or a chocolate to warm you up!

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Will you resist these gift ideas? A laser-cut book, handmade soaps, delicious macaroons, exquisite cheese?

The chalet of retro photos is the perfect place to make an original souvenir of your visit to the market. You choose an outfit from yesteryear and you leave with a very good memory under the tree, whether with family, couple or friends!

Entertainment for young and old

The Sarlat Christmas Market is also an opportunity to strap on your skates and glide across the two ice rinks set up on the Place de la Grande Rigaudie. The smaller rink, designed for babies, features penguin stakes, while the 300 m2 main rink is open to older children, who can take to the ice for some great fun. You can rent skates in your size, or bring your own if you're a regular skater, before equipping yourself with a pair of gloves and a hat. Skate even if it rains at the Sarlat Christmas Market!

Ice Rink Info (2022):

From December 7 to 16:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

From December 17 to 31:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Closing at 6 p.m., December 24 and 31
Closed on Sundays December 25 and January 1

5€ the session (1h) - 25 € the book of 6 sessions
€1 per session for children under 5 years old
7€ Dancefloor entry (over 10 years old)

Come have fun with music! 4 dancefloor evenings are scheduled in December!

Come with the family, all day long during the holidays, the toy library organizes activities for children and DIY workshops, there is also a circuit of small cars and small shows. You can take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage , admire the artists who perform in the market and also concerts and Christmas carols.

Don't forget to take a selfie on the panels reserved for this purpose at the entrance to the Christmas Market, like in a snow- covered ball and... to put your letter in Santa's mailbox! And to come and see him, in his chalet (the little ones are always amazed by it).

Treat yourself to a treat, such as a pancake, cotton candy, macaroons, grilled chestnuts or a toffee apple... This is the ideal place to taste these deliciously regressive sweets...

Photo from the Sarlat Tourist Office

A place to find gifts and treat yourself

All your senses are called upon when you walk through the aisles:

• The taste with the stands of sweet and savory delicacies
• The view with the illuminations and the decorations
• The sense of smell from the regional artisanal products
  
• Touch it thanks to the decoration chalets and puzzles
  
• Hearing thanks to the good music playing on a loop on the market, it feels like a Christmas movie :)
  

There are many producers in the region who offer you organic wines, duck burgers, cheeses, craft beers, woolen clothes…
The Christmas market in the capital of Périgord Noir also offers many activities: Irish music parade, Celtic dances, concerts on weekends, children's entertainment and a mapping in the heart of the medieval city, every evening throughout the school holidays.

All activities are free, all in the Christmas spirit that makes us dream! This market is not only intended for sharing and good humor for all its visitors, from 0 to 110 years old!

Consult the 2024 entertainment program here (i nfr)

Find out more, timetables

• The 70 chalets are open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays until 10 p.m. The 13 chalets of the place gourmande will be open until 11 p.m. on weekends and every evening during school holidays. December 24 and 31 closing at 6 p.m. Closed December 25 all day.
• Father Christmas is of course there! He will be present every weekend, Wednesday and every day during the holidays until December 24th. Come and meet him in his cabin.
  
• More info on the Sarlat Christmas market mini-site (in fr)
  

Do you want to come and spend a weekend in Sarlat? Are you looking for a hotel, a holiday cottage? Consult our section dedicated to accommodation near Sarlat.

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