Château de Beynac

To make a day of it

Château de Beynac stands in Beynac-et-Cazenac (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 12.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Built from the 12th century on a limestone cliff towering 150 metres above the Dordogne river, Beynac castle stood as one of Périgord's key strongholds during the Hundred Years' War. Visitors can see a square Romanesque keep, living quarters reworked in the 16th and 17th centuries, and a small chapel decorated with 15th-century frescoes, along with rooms holding old panelling and tapestries. Its stark outline, long fought over with the English across the river, remains a landmark of the valley.

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What to know

• The visit takes about one hour.
• Adult admission is 12.50 euros.
• Dogs are allowed on a leash.
• The nearest car park is at the top of the village, a two-minute walk from the castle; another car park at the bottom of the village means about a fifteen-minute climb.
• As a listed historic monument, the site has limited accessibility adaptations.

Practical information

Visit duration

90 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Numerous parking spaces at the top of the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac (2 min. walk from the château); parking also available at the bottom of the village (approx. 15 min. walk to the château)

Where this château is

Beynac-et-Cazenac · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00082380

Period of construction

12th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Beynac: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €12.50. Child: €7. Free for: children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

How long does it take to visit Beynac castle?

About one hour is enough to see the monument.

Where can I park to visit Beynac castle?

The car park at the top of the village is a two-minute walk away, while the one at the bottom of the village means roughly a fifteen-minute climb.

Can I bring my dog to Beynac castle?

Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.

What is the entrance fee for Beynac castle?

Adult admission costs 12.50 euros.

How old is Beynac castle?

Its earliest parts date from the 12th century, with later work added in following centuries.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q1011026
• Mérimée PA00082380
• Official website

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