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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March 1, 2024

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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.

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Christophe Dufour, elmargat

April 24, 2024

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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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1. View of La Roque-Gageac – La Roque-Gageac loop from La Roque-Gageac

13.6km

03:52

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. La Roque-Gageac – Beynac Castle loop from Castelnaud

12.6km

03:33

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Le moulin du trel – Beynac Castle loop from Beynac-et-Cazenac

9.57km

02:47

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Thursday 29 January

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6°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Beynac-Et-Cazenac, Sarlat-La-Canéda, New Aquitaine, France

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Grottes et Site d’Escalade de Castelnaud

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Vue sur Beynac

Traditional Village Street

Beynac Castle

1. View of La Roque-Gageac – La Roque-Gageac loop from La Roque-Gageac

2. La Roque-Gageac – Beynac Castle loop from Castelnaud

3. Le moulin du trel – Beynac Castle loop from Beynac-et-Cazenac

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