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Château de Beynac

Beynac-et-Cazenac, France

History

A medieval fortress on a 150 m cliff above the Dordogne, with the village stacked below. The castle car park is at the top; the riverside car park is better for large vehicles.

Nearest town
Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.8403, 1.1444
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Vézac, châteaux en PérigordMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Château de Beynac
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Les MagnanasCampsite
    1 km from Château de Beynac · 73 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Aire Camping-Car Park de VézacMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Château de Beynac · 18 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Slow Village Saint-Cybranet - PérigordCampsite
    6 km from Château de Beynac
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Camping Le PerpetuumCampsite
    7 km from Château de Beynac · 120 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • La Rivière de DommeCampsite
    7 km from Château de Beynac
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château de Beynac?

Château de Beynac is in Beynac-et-Cazenac, France, at GPS 44.8403, 1.1444. It is about 4 km from La Roque-Gageac.

Can you camp near Château de Beynac?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Le Capeyrou, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 170 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château de Beynac?

Château de Beynac is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Périgord: Brantôme, the Vézère and Dordogne castles.

What is there to see near Château de Beynac?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gardens of Marqueyssac (2 km), Château de Castelnaud (3 km), Domme (7 km) and Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (8 km).

When is the best time to visit Château de Beynac?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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