BEYNAC CASTLE is the most authentic and iconic fortified castle in the Périgord.

Open all year round, every day, without interruption.

Located in the wonderful village of Beynac-et-Cazenac, named the most beautiful village in France, overlooking the Dordogne, Beynac Castle offers an exceptional visit for kids and adults alike, with total immersion in the era of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine!

Overlooking the stunning Dordogne Valley, Château de Beynac is located in the heart of the Valley of the Five Castles.

Visiting it means experiencing the History of France in a fortified castle – a REAL one, the one of our imagination, the one where Jean-Marie Poiré's film “Les Visiteurs” was filmed, with the iconic Jacquouille la Fripouille, the one in Ridley Scott's “The Last Duel” with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the one in “Fortune de France” with Nicolas Duvauchelle…

With family or friends, let yourself be amazed by a series of monumental furnished rooms
(Great Hall of the Estates of the Barons of Périgord, Gigantic Banquet Hall, Impressive Castle Kitchens), all presented in a lively and accessible museum-style format for all ages, enhanced throughout the year by fun events (“Gourmet February,” “Castle Celebrations,” “Medieval Reenactment Days,” etc.) that will appeal to history buffs, architecture lovers and curious visitors passing through our beautiful Périgord Noir!

From the top of its keep, its panorama of the Dordogne Valley, rated three stars by the Michelin Green Guide, will leave you with a memory etched forever in your mind.

You too can visit Beynac, step through the monumental gate of Château de Beynac and enjoy this unforgettable experience of a great journey through history to the medieval period.

At the end of your tour, a bookshop with a very large and diverse selection of books for all ages awaits you.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Thanks to the monumental size of its many rooms, Château de Beynac offers its visitors a high-quality visit, even during peak times.

☔️☀️ The site ensures a comfortable visit in all weather conditions, whether it's raining or very hot, thanks to the thickness of its walls, which retain coolness in summer!

BEYNAC CASTLE is open every day, all year round, without interruption. Opening hours can be checked online.

The Lordly Residence houses an exhibit on “BEYNAC, in the time of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine,” which is included with the admission ticket.

The CHÂTEAU DE BEYNAC Bookshop is open every day, all year round, without interruption.

Admission to Beynac Castle is free for children under 10 years of age who are accompanied.

Our canine friends are welcome and are allowed on a leash

Tour duration: approximately 1 to 1.5 hours