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Cédric Depenweiler, Lembert cannery

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“I was born and raised here where I live each day, in the shade of the castle walls. Beynac is my world and I’m very attached to it. I just love the way that the narrow streets climb towards the castle, revealing the Valley of the Dordogne River and the Island of Broudou where I used to fish as a child, from different viewpoints.A must do: take the hiking trail that runs up above by the Calvary and continues on along the cliff and caves, as it goes east. There are magnificent views all along the way. I’ve seen the village really taking off. Nowadays, it’s a lively place all year round. Our cannery C  , founded right here in 1940 by my Great Grand Aunt, is part of it all with our shop and our inn.” “The alleys climb towards happiness”

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A LITTLE BACKGROUND

If the undulations of the bastion’s “Boxwood Folly” alone deserve a long look, the complete tour of the topiary gardens takes visitors on a 6 kilometre stroll, over 54 acres. Marqueyssac’s Italianate hilltop gardens D  , are something of a gentle voice in this valley of castles. The panoramic views of the river Esperance and the village of La Roque- Gageac are breathtaking. Garden paths wind playfully through cliffs and greenery, between mazes of clipped box hedges and secret rooms. Marqueyssac Hanging Gardens, in Vézac

A Star Attraction

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Beynac’s medieval fortress is a regular location for movie shoots; its natural setting makes it an obvious choice for movie directors. Some examples: the last film featuring Brigitte Bardot“The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot”, “Gallant Ladies” starring Richard Bohringer and Isabella Rossellini, Luc Besson’s“Joan of Arc”,“The Visitors” etc. but also music videos for Era…

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