Sarlat de Canada is one of the few remaining places still lit by gaslight

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Sarlat-la-, or simply Sarlat, is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in south western France. Sarlat is one of the most attractive and alluring towns in south western France. Sarlat is a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The medieval Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos. Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. It owes its current status on France's Tentative List for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site to the enthusiasm of writer, resistance fighter and politician André Malraux, who, as Minister of Culture (1960–1969), restored the town and many other sites of historic significance throughout France. The centre of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free.

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Location: Sarlat, Dordoigne, France
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