Praças de aldeia e câmaras municipais no distrito de Sarlat-la-Canéda

Village Squares and Town Halls

This collection highlights the civic and social hubs of the Périgord Noir region near Sarlat. It features traditional village squares often used for weekly markets and historic town halls housed in characteristic golden limestone buildings. Key sites include the market squares of Saint-Cyprien and the administrative centers of medieval villages like Saint-Geniès and Plazac, showcasing typical regional architecture such as lauze stone roofs and central community meeting points.

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Beynac et Cazenac

Administrative center for a historic village characterized by medieval architecture and a well-preserved bourg.

Place du Petit Forgeron

Small square in the village of Salignac-Eyvigues, located near the medieval castle and traditional stone houses.

Place des Bœufs Gras

Historic square in Saint-Cyprien, traditionally used for livestock trade and part of the village’s extensive Sunday market area.

Mairie de St Cyprien

Local administrative headquarters located in the lower part of the village, serving as a hub for one of the region's largest weekly markets.

Mairie de Saint-Cybranet

Village administrative office situated in the Céou Valley, serving this small rural community.

Mairie de Bouzic

Small town hall located near the village's traditional covered market hall, famous for its summer night markets.

Mairie de Saint-Geniès

Administrative center in a village renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ensemble of buildings with traditional lauze stone roofs.

Place Daniel Soulhié

Central public square in Salignac-Eyvigues, used for local community gatherings and events.

Place Véronique Filosof

Village square in Salignac-Eyvigues named after the 20th-century painter who lived and worked in the commune.

Mairie de Saint-André-Allas

Local government office serving a commune known for its nearby dry-stone huts and Romanesque church.

Mairie de Siorac

Wheelchair-accessible administrative building in Siorac-en-Périgord, a village positioned at a key crossing point of the Dordogne River.

Place Paul Delmond

Public square in the village of Marquay, situated in the heart of the prehistoric Vézère Valley.

Place Arthur Roulland

Open space in Marquay providing access to local village amenities and historic stone structures.

Mairie Orliaguet

The administrative heart of one of the smallest communes in the region, characterized by its quiet, rural setting.

Place du Marronnier

Public square in Hautefort, offering proximity to the village's famous 17th-century château.

Place Jacquinot de Presle

Historic square in Hautefort, named after a local figure and surrounded by traditional Périgordian architecture.

Place Jean Lacoste

Central square in Hautefort, serving as a focal point for the village's shops and local life.

Place de la Liberté

The main square of Saint-Cyprien, which hosts the prominent Sunday morning market featuring local truffles, walnuts, and regional produce.

Place de l’Église Saint-Pierre ès Liens

Church square in Salignac-Eyvigues, centered around the village’s primary religious building.

Mairie de Plazac

Town hall located in a village distinguished by its fortified church and the ruins of a medieval bishops' palace.