People planning a stay in property in France‘s Perigord region this summer have a number of "must-see" sights awaiting them.

Many of these are in Sarlat, which has Europe’s highest concentration of listed buildings.

The ancient architecture contains some of the oldest and most picturesque property in France.

Among the winding, narrow streets that connect its courtyards, unexpected delights await round each corner.

They include a statue of three ducks that proves popular with camera-toting tourists.

Close by, enormous double doors open on an enclosed market area selling pastries and foie gras.

The latter is just one of the gastronomic delights that the Perigord Noir, or Black Perigord, region has to offer.

Mushrooms, walnuts and chestnuts are among the earthier delights, with goat’s cheese and strawberries as accompaniment.

For particularly refined tastes, truffles are also abundant in the region and can be purchased in many places – including the streets of Sarlat.

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