Beynac-et-Cazenac, Medieval village on limestone cliffs, Dordogne, France.
The village stretches along steep limestone cliffs above the Dordogne River, with narrow cobblestone streets leading up to the castle at 150 meters elevation.
The first written records of Beynac date from 1115 when Maynard de Beynac donated lands to the Fontevrault Abbey, marking the beginning of documented settlement.
The local farmers market operates every Monday morning from June to September, featuring traditional Périgord products, including foie gras and regional wines.
The castle opens year-round for self-guided tours with information booklets at the entrance, while guided tours operate from April through October.
The village belongs to the Valley of Five Castles, where medieval fortresses face each other across the Dordogne River in a dense concentration.
Location: Dordogne
Location: arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda
Elevation above the sea: 183 m
Shares border with: Saint-André-d'Allas, Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Castels et Bézenac, Vézac
Address: 24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac, France 24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac
Phone: +33553313400
Email: mairiebeynacetcazenac@orange.fr
Website: http://beynac-et-cazenac.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.85960,1.12381
Latest update: June 17, 2025 08:19
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
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Croix de Lassagne
4.6 km
Église Saint-Eutrope de Fayrac
3.5 km
Château de Marqueyssac
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