What to See & Do
Beynac-et-Cazenac Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Beynac Castle | ★★★☆☆ | Castle + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Streets | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | Viewpoint | ★★★☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Notre-Dame Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Outside | Free |
| 05 | Beynac Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
01. Beynac Castle
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Castle + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Beynac Castle is a medieval fortress perched high on a cliff. This imposing structure is a prime example of 12th-century military architecture. The castle boasts a massive keep and thick walls, indicative of its defensive purpose.
Its position offers panoramic views of the Dordogne River and surrounding valley.
02. Streets
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The narrow, winding streets of Beynac-et-Cazenac are a delightful maze of cobblestone pathways and rustic stone houses.
The streets are very steep, as they connect the lower part of the town by the river to the upper part near the castle.
There is parking available at both of these levels.
03. Viewpoint
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint, slightly off-center and at the same level as the castle, offers a superb panorama of the valley, similar to the view from inside the castle walls.
04. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
The village church, located within the castle walls, can only be viewed from the outside as it is not open for visits.
05. Beynac Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The market in Beynac takes place on Monday mornings from mid-June to mid-September, just outside the village.
