Beynac
Beynac ('most beautiful villages of the Dordogne') is on the Dordogne River, 8 km south-west of Sarlat la Canéda.
Tourist Information and places to visit
Beynac is more correctly called 'Beynac-et-Cazenac', Cazenac being its close neighbour.
The very attractive village of Beynac is spread along the northern bank of the Dordogne river, and then winds up the hill to the chateau perched above. The narrow lanes winding up through the traditional Dordogne honey-coloured buildings are lovely (and steep) - the main 'street' up the hill is the basket-makers path (Carnival del Panieraires).
The highlight of Beynac is the castle (Chateau de Beynac) set on top of a high cliff on a bend in the Dordogne River, and high above much of the little village of Beynac itself. The village as a whole is unmissable if you are in the Dordogne region, I believe it is one of the most impreeive sights in France, it's current tranquility standing in stark contrast to the turbulent battles it has known in the past.
Beynac Chateau was a French stronghold, while the English had to make do with the equally magnificent Chateau de Castelnaud on the other side of the river. The castle has a suitably colourful history, dating from the Hundred Years War and the Albigensian Crusade, and is a very interesting chateau to visit.
Even if you have no interest in the magnificent views across miles of beautiful countryside you will surely want to stand in the same spot as Richard the Lionheart, and admire the surrounding scenery!
There is also an interesting 'archaeology park' in Beynac, where typical 'neolithic France' buildings have been constructed.
Find time as well to visit neighbouring Cazenac, to see its little church and yet more magnificent views.
Nearby
The stretch of the Dordogne River containing Beynac has a very large number of interesting sights and villages, including for example Sarlat, La Roque-Gageac, Domme and Les Eyzies among many others.
Beynac is also a good starting point for many river activities e.g. canoeing and fishing, and activities such as walking and cycling in the Dordogne region.
Other castles nearby include: Chateau de Montfort is east of the village; Chateau des Milandes is to the west of Beynac; and Chateau de Castelnaud is to the south
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Tourist Classifications for Beynac
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Beynac, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Beynac.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
17 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 1 km: Chateau de Beynac (castle) 1 km: Chateau de Castelnaud (castle) 18 km: Chateau de Commarque (castle) 16 km: Chateau de Montfort (castle) 3 km: Chateau des Milandes (castle) 9 km: Domme (Most beautiful village) 16 km: Font-de-Gaume (cave system) 27 km: Gourdon (Lot) (Recommended stopover town) 5 km: La Roque-Gageac (Most beautiful village) 19 km: La-Roque-Saint-Christophe (World Heritage Site) 24 km: Lascaux caves (Renowned cave paintings) 25 km: Le Bugue (town) 17 km: Les Eyzies (Prehistory Centre) 32 km: Monpazier (Most beautiful village) 25 km: Montignac (Town) 27 km: Saint-Amand-de-Coly (Most beautiful village) 11 km: Saint-Cyprien (attractive town) 20 km: Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere (Most beautiful village) 10 km: Sarlat (Renowned town) 17 km: Vezere Valley (World Heritage Site) 24 km: Villefranche-du-Perigord (Bastide town)
See also Beynac (version Francais)
