Beynac-et-Cazenac – Beynac Castle loop from Vézac

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Beynac-et-Cazenac – Beynac Castle loop from Vézac

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Beynac-et-Cazenac – Beynac Castle loop from Vézac

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3.09km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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255 m

From the campsite to Beynac Castle

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From the campsite you can take a beautiful walk along the banks of the Dordogne to the castle.

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918 m

Beynac-et-Cazenac

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The castle of Beynac is well worth seeing. You have access to many impressive rooms and outdoor areas on several levels with great views.

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972 m

Beynac Town Hall

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This very beautiful and rustic town hall is located in a small side street.

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1.09 km

Historic Center of Beynac-et-Cazenac

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Beynac-et-Cazenac is a medieval village located in the heart of Périgord Noir, about 10 km southwest of Sarlat, on the banks of the Dordogne river. Ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages in France

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1.58 km

Beynac Castle

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Beynac Castle is a medieval hilltop castle and is one of the best-preserved castles in France today. Built in the 12th century as a mere keep on a limestone plateau …

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1.80 km

View of the Dordogne Valley from Château de Castelnaud

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From the rocky plateau of the castle you have a wonderful view of the Dordogne valley and watch the small boats and canoes on the river from above.

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2.65 km

Former dilapidated luxury hotel Bonnet

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Information point with QR code about 200 years of hotel history with stars, famous artists and other personalities of the time.

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3.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

643 m

560 m

483 m

135 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

754 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

7°C

-1°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 30, 2025,Beynac-et-Cazenac

Today we took a closer look at the Dordogne Valley and visited some of its most beautiful sights.
Beynac Castle stands on a vertiginous cliff overlooking the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac. It's a stone sentinel that has watched over the valley for more than nine centuries.
This was our second visit to the castle, and it was phenomenal again. It's as …

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