Chateau Beynac
Beynac a fortress with nine centuries of history the heavy defensive walls were once guarded by some of france s most illustrious figures.
Chateau beynac. Dressé au sommet d une falaise vertigineuse dominant le village de beynac et cazenac le château de beynac est une sentinelle de pierre qui veille depuis plus de 9 siècles sur la dordogne. The château de beynac is a castle situated in the commune of beynac et cazenac in the dordogne département of france. Attractions near chateau de beynac. Chateau de beynac sits high on a rocky promontory 200 metres above the dordogne river across which it faces chateau castelnaud.
Perched high up on a cliff at breath taking heights the castle acts as a stone sentinel which for nine centuries has watched over the dordogne. Suitable for both young and old being in le château de beynac will help you dive into the heart of the middle ages in of the most authentic medieval castle of the périgord. Bienvenue au chateau de beynac le plus authentique chateau fort du perigord. Enjoy your visit of beynac the most authentic and emblematic fortress of the périgord.
Beynac is one of the most beautiful villages in france and is found on the banks of the river dordogne to the south west of sarlat. It is a heavily fortified château dating originally from the 12th century but modified strengthened and altered many times since. Opposite the chateau de beynac across the river is its traditional enemy the chateau de castelnaud. View all attractions near chateau de beynac on tripadvisor.
The castle is one of the best preserved and best known in the region. King richard i the lion heart of england simon de montfort leader of one of the crusades the lords of beynac and the four baronneries of périgord that presided in the castle s room of state. Explore the chateau de beynac. We the meiland renkema family started our new adventure in february 2019 in the village of beynac eight kilometers from limoges the city famous for its porcelain.
Last access at 7pm to know more about the pratical informations. Château de beynac is a jewel of the dordogne in southwestern france.