Lovers of history and beautiful stones? Fans of authenticity and change of scenery? Do you want a vacation with a difference, a meeting with culture and nature? Don't move an inch, we have the destination you need: Beynac-et-Cazenac! In the heart of the Périgord, this jewel nestled in the green valleys will satisfy all your desires. Let's go!
10 kilometers from Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the heart of the Périgord, Beynac-et-Cazenac is one of those postcard villages where you can feel at home in an instant. On the northern banks of the Dordogne, which meanders around the village to the south, Beynac-et-Cazenac reveals a charming heritage that attracts many visitors every year. Beynac-et-Cazenac is listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" thanks to its exceptional panoramic views. It can be visited on foot or by bicycle, but also by canoe, gabare and even by hot air balloon for thrill seekers. The heart of the village reveals an old medieval soul with an atypical cachet: the blonde stone houses are topped with slate roofs, the stone streets invite you to get lost along the cobblestones that tell the story of this ancient city. Beynac-et-Cazenac tells its visitors about more than 5 centuries of history, from Richard the Lionheart to Eleanor of Aquitaine through the Hundred Years War. Overlooking the village, its emblematic castle sits on its vertiginous cliff, watching over the streets below like a lighthouse keeper in the night. Mentioned as the most authentic fortified castle in the whole of the Périgord, it has dominated the village for more than 9 centuries and reveals to its lucky visitors crazy panoramas on the valleys which surround it. Besieged by Richard the Lionheart, this ancient stronghold has been used for the shooting of many films (such as Les Visiteurs II, Jeanne d'Arc by Luc Besson...) and reveals today magnificent sceneries, a keep built in the XIIth century, an absolutely fabulous Renaissance staircase and terraces that invite to contemplation. Around the fortress, you can still discover its enclosure pierced by large fortified doors, and take the time to visit its most beautiful districts! The barri de la Cafourque, the barri del Soucy (weavers' quarter), or the barri del Port, an old trading port. During your walks, you will discover the dry-stone hut of Persillier, but also the church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, the Tour de Chevalier, the ruins of the old Abrillac convent, and many others! Our advice? Take a hot air balloon ride over the village: during this unique excursion, you will be able to contemplate the unique beauty of Beynac-et-Cazenac, and follow the course of the Dordogne river! Kayak trips, gourmet tastings along the river, green hikes and excursions to the Château des Milandes, the Fort de La Roque-Gageac, the Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, the Cabanes du Breuil, the Château de Puymartin and many others will complete this stay in the heart of the Dordogne.
28 holiday rentals within 3km from Beynac et Cazenac
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Camping Le Tiradou
Saint Vincent de Cosse - Aquitaine (France)
1 Review
Shared pool
Terrace
Children Club
Camping Tiradou is located in the Périgord Nord region, 12km from Sarlat and Beynat. Surrounded by nature and just a stone's throw from the Dordogne...
Flower camping le tiradou - confort 34-38m² (2 chambres ) dont terrasse 7m²
Saint Vincent de Cosse - Aquitaine (France)
Shared pool
Terrace
Children Club
Camping Tiradou is located in the Périgord Nord region, 12km from Sarlat and Beynat. Surrounded by nature and just a stone's throw from the Dordogne...