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Marché de Noël de Sarlat

Late November – 24 December 2026

2026

Late November – 24 December 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Dordogne & Sarlat

What it is

Marché de Noël de Sarlat explained

Chalets around the Place de la Liberté selling foie gras, walnut wine and Périgord chestnuts, with the medieval lanes lit after dark.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Dordogne & Sarlat tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Marché de Noël de Sarlat, explained

What is Marché de Noël de Sarlat?

Chalets around the Place de la Liberté selling foie gras, walnut wine and Périgord chestnuts, with the medieval lanes lit after dark. It's a culture event held in Dordogne & Sarlat.

When is Marché de Noël de Sarlat in 2026?

Marché de Noël de Sarlat runs Late November – 24 December 2026 in Dordogne & Sarlat. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Marché de Noël de Sarlat free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Marché de Noël de Sarlat is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Marché de Noël de Sarlat?

Book a room in Dordogne & Sarlat itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Dordogne & Sarlat also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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