Beynac-et-Cazenac

Overview of Beynac

Often simply called Beynac, this commune is one of the most famous villages in the department, labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France," with its 12th-century hilltop castle and old houses lining narrow streets overlooking the Dordogne.

Key details

• Type de lieu: village.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★★ (recommended).

• Localisation: in the Dordogne region, along the river of the same name, the commune is located about ten kilometers from Sarlat.

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Beynac-et-Cazenac.

• Population: 555 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 12.75 km².

• Altitude: from 53 to 288 m.

• Site internet: http://www.beynac-et-cazenac.fr

History of Beynac-et-Cazenac

What to see and do

The village of Beynac offers sloping streets and medieval old houses, creating a unique setting between the river and the castle. Beyond exploring its heritage, the area is also part of the route for canoeing or traditional boat rides on the Dordogne.

Beynac Castle ★★★
A medieval castle perched atop a cliff overlooking the village and the Dordogne River, it is one of the best-preserved and most renowned in the region.

In the surrounding area

Dordogne and Vézère ★★★
These two rivers, which flow through the Dordogne department among others, are major tourist hotspots. By canoe or gabare (a traditional freight boat), they offer a chance to discover stunning landscapes, villages, and castles along their banks in certain areas.

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