Périgueux vs Sarlat: Which Dordogne Town Is Actually Better?
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In this episode, we explored two of the most talked-about towns in the Dordogne region of France: Périgueux and Sarlat.
Périgueux surprised us more than we expected. The Saint-Front Cathedral is massive in person, and the city feels quieter, more local, and very livable. Sarlat has a completely different energy. Its medieval streets and stone buildings feel almost untouched by time, which explains why it’s one of the most visited towns in the Dordogne.
In this video, we share our experiences visiting Périgueux and Sarlat and compare what each place is really like once you’re there. We talk about what stood out to us, what felt practical versus romantic, and how each town fits into real life in France, especially as people navigate buying property in the Dordogne.
If you’re researching the Dordogne, planning a trip to France outside Paris, or curious about what medieval towns in France are actually like beyond the highlight reels, this video should give you a grounded, honest perspective.
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00:31 Welcome to Périgueux
04:46 Saint-Front Cathedral
09:01 Medieval Sarlat
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13 Comments
PériGUEUX 😀 (made me giggle as I thought I heard PARIGOTS, how we tend to call Parisians in the country 🙂
i long to escape America, too.
As a French who, let's say spent some time in the USA in the past, I love watching your videos of you two in our country. Also I have to say that your will to speak French and pronounce it the "right" way is adorable, you're doing good. Wish you guys the best. 🙂 From Paris
Those beef items would be super expensive here in the USA. Beef is through the roof.
Which village would you prefer? Are you team Périgueux or team Sarlat? 👇🏻
Very enjoyable…love Medieval period! More exploring….🏰🛡⚜
too many talking,, you see only is two face and nothing. its not interesting at all….
Hi guys! Love your videos! My husband and I would love to move to France with our four dogs. Maybe one day! It is absolutely one of my favorite countries! How did you learn to speak French so well!
Les garçons venez à Bordeaux c’est ouvert tout le temps ❤❤❤. Merci beaucoup pour ce vlog ❤😊
You drink coca when you eat steak with french fries; An aberration! You don't drink wine. Bergerac there is a place with beautiful wines!
Europe needs the Mercosur trade deal. We are locked out of LATAM pharmaceutical and automobile markets and LATAM has a lot of natural resources to offer. And the crops French farmers produce aren't the same LATAM farmers do: coffee, cocoa, bananas, soy beans, corn, etc. It's particularly important for cultural reasons for Spain and Portugal and it is expected to boost the European economy. It's still years ahead to come into force.
When you want to say Parigueux , in fact you prononce parigot which is a slang name for a parisian. You can Prononce more easily Perigueux with this tips Pariguheu ! ( heu ! heul )
Gorgeous couple! Sarlat is more intimate and more medieval and offers a better jumping off point to explore the Dordogne. I rented an AirBnB on the rue de Turenne. Sarlat at night is very different once all the tourists have left. Try to visit Brantôme if you have time. Périgord is one of my favorite regions. Only the A89 cuts through it, but otherwise its full of quiet country roads with amazing views and quaint villages. The architecture is also unique with the beautiful ochre stones and slanting red tile roofs.