Chateau de Beynac, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Although it seems there is a chateau around every corner in this region we found this chateau to be something special. As part of our entrance fee we were given personal audio devices that not only have information on each room but also additional background information if one choose to listen that I found provided helpful additional context. The castle itself not only was in an impressive location high up the cliff above the river but inside one got a good sense of the additions over time as times changed and needs changed. As an aside it seems that every place we go in this region, King Richard the lionheart has been there before us and this castle was no exception. Well worth the visit!

Didn’t go INTO the chateaux, but walked all the way around it and up to the top of the hill in the village. Tough walk in the sun, definitely want to be wearing appropriate footwear, but we’ll worth it when at the top. Bring cash as most places prefer that, but there are a lot of small trinket shops and a few places to buy a drink or some food. Chateaux itself was wonderful to observe from the outside, the only reason we didn’t visit inside was due to a lack of cash, as mentioned above. Wonderful views over the Dordogne too!

We presented and restored chateau with amazing views. Information around the chateau is interesting but you with need to be able to read French or have the audio guide in a language you are familiar with:-) Well worth a visit.

A beautiful castle, inside and out, with lots to explore. Good value tickets. We thought the views were good from the base of the castle when we first entered, but they were truly stunning from the top. Our only disappointment was that the shops we had hoped to visit on our way our were closed by the time we left, but that's our own fault for not checking.

A real castle, castle not a fancy home claiming to be a castle. And from the ramparts you can see more castles. It's really fun to view and interesting historically. The audio guide was very useful. The views are spectacular. Small children might prefer nearby Castelnaud as it provides more demonstrations. My mother preferred Beynac because of the history and paintings in the chapel. Also, Beynac was much less crowded.