Castle of Beynac
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Beynac Castle is a medieval hilltop castle and is one of the best-preserved castles in France today. Built in the 12th century as a mere keep on a limestone plateau 150 meters above the Dordogne on a sublime and difficult to access, the site served as a strategically optimal observation and defense post.
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•January 21, 2021
Beynac Castle, located at the top of a dizzying cliff, dominates the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac and the Dordogne. Built in the 12th century, it is one of the best preserved and most famous in Périgord.
translated by•March 1, 2024
Magnificent castle, one of the most beautiful in the region. Beautiful rooms to explore but above all superb viewpoints to enhance your hike
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