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Pass the castle bridge and set upon the fortress to uncover its mysteries. A French stronghold during the Hundred Years War, Beynac's Castle faced its rival Castelnaud's Castle, an English bastion on the other side of the Dordogne River.

A On the Outset of a Thousand Years of History Counting the original Norman keep, built here in 1115, the Castle of Beynac A  , has watched over the Dordogne Valley for nearly 1,000 years (above) . The French fief, a Barony of Périgord, only yielded to Richard the Lionheart and Simon de Montfort. The castle is one of the rare examples to have survived this era to present with it original architecture and authentic atmosphere. From the Great Hall to the impressive kitchens that lie across the barbican through an arched door, the field trip through the centuries is a pleasure. Fireplaces, mural paintings and tapestries give warmth to the medieval fortress. © Jean-Marc Barrère ©BertrandRieger

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On the castle road, La Petite Tonnelle  B  , proudly presents a refreshing and innovative combination of simple, colourful food. The chef favours Peri- gordian, regional, registered, farm produce. Fish, shell fish or meat from the Limousin, it’s up to you! Gourmet Stopover under the Ramparts

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