Château de Beynac

THE MOST AUTHENTIC CHATEAU-FORT OF THE PERIGORD!

Standing atop a vertiginous cliff overlooking the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac, the Château de Beynac is a stone sentinel that has watched over the Dordogne for over 9 centuries.

A visit to Beynac means travelling through 5 centuries of French history, following in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Simon de Montfort and the Hundred Years' War.

From the defensive rigour of its 12th-century keep to the Renaissance staircase, not forgetting the impressive 15th-century Salle des États des Baronnies du Périgord, the 13th-century Kitchen and its exceptional barbican, its exceptional state of preservation offers you an unforgettable journey to the heart of the Middle Ages.

Between heaven and earth, from the top of its 14th-century keep, the 152-metre sheer drop over the Dordogne offers an unforgettable view of the magnificent Dordogne valley, a panorama rated 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide.

To visit Beynac is to experience a total immersion in the heart of history.