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Beynac-et-Cazenac Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 142 photos

We had four nights to "play" with..that weren't pre-planned before we left. After a night in Carcassonne, we headed to the Dordogne and found ourselves in the lovely town of Beynac. We stayed for two nights, and decided we will be back again. There is so much to do in this area, and it is like stepping into a book of fairy tales. You can visit prehistoric caves...take a canoe trip...hike up to visit XII century chateaus...visit Sarlat or Domme on market day...find beautiful little hamlets with parks for picnics...sample fois gras and local wine. Many of the little houses on the cobblestone street that winds up to the chateau at the top, are for rent by the week or month. hmmmmm. They didn't look to be too expensive, either...

A Fairy Tale Setting - Beynac-et-Cazenac

Right on the river, this was the scene for parts of the movie "Chocolat." The road runs along the river, but you can also spend a nice afternoon on one of the boats which will take you past four of the chateaus that are perched along the Dordogne: Chateau de Castelnaud across the river from Beynac, Chateau de Beynac (high above the town), Chateau de la Malartrie, and Chateau de Montfort. You can also rent canoes or kayaks.

View from Hotel Bonnet

This is one of my favorite pictures from our entire trip. The view from our hotel over the Dordogne.

Last visit to Beynac-et-Cazenac: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Feb 6, 2007
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Ask for a taste before you choose! - Beynac-et-Cazenac

Check for local Market Days Shopping (1)

A near-by town, Domme, is high and commands extraordinary views of the Dordogne valley. We headed there in the morning... more travel advice

Visit Font de Gaume Things to Do (1)

This is the only cave with polychrome paintings in the Acquitaine still open to public viewing. It is about 120 meters... more travel advice

The town La Roque Gageac - Beynac-et-Cazenac

A riverside STAR! Restaurants (2)

This restaurant is located in a hotel in the town La Roque Gageac...just down the road from Beynac. I think I had the... more travel advice

Pretty view of the town - Beynac-et-Cazenac

In the land of foie gras... Restaurants (2)

Beautiful dining room, elegant and professional. We ordered one of the menus, and enjoyed foie gras, and breast of duck... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Riverside retreat

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Written Jun 8, 2003

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Comments (8)

Beausoleil Jul 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page. We rented a small farmhouse in Cenac-et-St. Julien in May and explored the area. Great fun and we also will return.
balhannah Feb 6, 2010 at 7:23 PM Report Abuse

Nice page!
aussirose Mar 5, 2006 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Wow Diane!! Your pix are awesome!! ...and that picnic looks devine!! Definately can't wait to go now :o) Cheers, Ann :o)
807Wheaton Oct 1, 2005 at 1:12 PM Report Abuse

Hi. Taking a peek at your Dordogne page. Lovely pictures.....we enjoyed a boat ride on the Dordogne while there!
tini58de Feb 15, 2005 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

Oh, how I would love to see the rock paintings myself - I am so fascinated by this ancient artworks!!! Wonderful page of a magic region! Thanks for sharing, Diane!
elgin99 Dec 8, 2004 at 1:23 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful place, never been there, but it would be a place for a "new dream" :)
Canadienne Nov 3, 2003 at 7:22 PM Report Abuse

I loved this area of France ~ Domme, Beynac-et-Cazenac. . the Font de Grotte de Gaume was a highlight of our trip as well. :-) Nice page.
myriam_c Jun 8, 2003 at 11:19 AM Report Abuse

Never been to the Dordogne. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L !!!