🏰 Beynac-et-Cazenac
Medieval village on the Dordogne River, Périgord Noir, France
📌 Fast Facts
- Designated: Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages)
- Château construction: 12th century
- Region: Périgord Noir, southwestern France
- River: Dordogne Valley setting
Beynac-et-Cazenac is a medieval village in southwestern France that sits on a cliff above the Dordogne River in the Périgord Noir region. The settlement is centred on a 12th-century château and surrounded by stone architecture characteristic of the medieval period. As of 2026, the village remains fully accessible to visitors year-round, with the château open daily for guided tours and the village accessible on foot. The combination of its fortified castle, preserved street layout, and riverside ...