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Sarlat Christmas Market

The magical Christmas market in the heart of the medieval city of Sarlat

Sarlat-la-Canéda — Dordogne (24) • Since 2007
Gastronomy Local Produce Folk Traditions
Sarlat Christmas Market
Edition
2026
Sarlat Christmas

About Sarlat Christmas

The Sarlat Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in southwestern France. Every December, throughout the month, the medieval city of Sarlat-la-Canéda is adorned with lights and hosts around 70 chalets on the Place de la Grande-Rigaudie and Place du 14-Juillet. Crafts, gastronomy, entertainment, shows, illuminations, and an ice rink transform the city into a magical setting. Each year, a country or culture is highlighted.
Edition 2026

Sarlat Christmas — edition 2026

The 20th edition of the Sarlat Christmas Market is expected in December 2026 in the medieval city, with its traditional chalets, illuminations, shows, and ice rink.

20th Sarlat Christmas Market 2026

The Sarlat Christmas Market will celebrate its 20th edition in December 2026. The theme and program will be announced on www.sarlat-tourisme.com.

Programme Sarlat Christmas 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition of the Sarlat Christmas Market (including themes, entertainment, the ice rink, and specific opening hours) has not yet been released by the Sarlat Périgord Noir Tourist Office. In previous years, the program brochure has been published online in early November; it will be added here as soon as it is available on sarlat-tourisme.com.

Prices Sarlat Christmas 2026

Free admission.
Practical information

Practical information — Sarlat Christmas

Practical Information

Access

The market is located on the Place de la Grande-Rigaudie and Place du 14-Juillet in Sarlat-la-Canéda (24200).

  • By car: A89 then D704 towards Sarlat.
  • By train: Sarlat SNCF station.

Opening Hours

Open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Closes at 6 PM on December 24th and 31st. Closed on December 25th.

Prices

Free admission.

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A Christmas market at the heart of heritage

In less than twenty years, the Sarlat Christmas Market has become one of the unmissable events of the holiday season in the Dordogne. Located on the Place de la Grande-Rigaudie and Place du 14-Juillet, it offers around 70 chalets featuring crafts and gastronomy in the exceptional setting of the medieval city.

A different theme each year

Each edition highlights a country or culture: Norway in 2023, Italy in 2024, French overseas territories in 2025. This theme is reflected in the entertainment, shows, tastings, and special stands that complement the offerings of local artisans.

Entertainment and magic

Throughout December, illuminations, decorations, shows, markets, and an ice rink animate the city. The 15 chalets in the food court offer gastronomic specialties until 11 PM on weekends and every evening during school holidays.

Where does it take place — Sarlat Christmas

Places de la Grande-Rigaudie et du 14-Juillet
Place de la Grande-Rigaudie, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat Christmas in brief

Gastronomy Local Produce Folk Traditions Family Crafts Outdoor Free Dordogne
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Contact Sarlat Christmas
Web www.sarlat-tourisme.com
Tel +33 5 53 31 45 45

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .

In brief
Dates 02 Dec — 31 Dec 2026
Location Sarlat-la-Canéda (24)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

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