Designated one of the most beautiful villages in France, BEYNAC-ET-CAZENAC in Dordogne is home to a stunning château, said to be one of the most authentic and best conserved in Périgord. Carved out of rock and sitting 150 metres above the Dordogne river, the 12th century fortress boasts an A-list of visitors including Richard the Lionheart, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Simon de Montfort during the Hundred Years War. It also offers a magnificent view from the top of the medieval keep over the “valley of five châteaux”. Every Thursday until 5th September you can join a walking tour, lasting 1.5 hours, of this beautiful village. (booked via the tourist office). Visit our article pages to catch up on more “seven wonders of our region”. #beynacetcazenac #dordogne #aquitaine #richardthelionheart #queeneleanor #hundredyearswar #walkingtour #walkingtours #100yearswar (at Beynac-et-Cazenac) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1TKgGeokXb/?igshid=1ow4mfie90qrd