La Truffière

Château de Beynac

The fortress towering over the Dordogne

33 min from La Truffière

Photo: Krzysztof GolikCC BY-SA 4.0

Eight centuries of stone above the river

Perched on its cliff opposite Castelnaud, Beynac was one of the Périgord’s great strongholds in the Middle Ages. Keep, kitchens and hall can be visited, with an immense view over the valley.

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  • Self-guided visit
  • Allow 1½ hours