Some of the limestone used as building material was quarried from here. Roads into the town through gates to the north, east and south, leading from the cliff to the harbour, date to the Viking era.

Situated on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European ...

But aside from its historical appeal, Sarlat should definitely be on your travel list ... medieval and Renaissance buildings and is the perfect spot to soak in the storybook feel of the town ...