The video explaining the architecture of Château de Beynac was excellent. The accompanying app provided an audio guide and the narrative about Queen Eleanor and her son, King Henry, enriching the experience. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking, offering a unique perspective reminiscent of the monarchy, where you feel as if you’re overlooking the entire land, inspiring a sense of responsibility to protect it. From this vantage point, you can also see the nearby Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle. The entrance fee is quite reasonable, making this visit even more worthwhile. Highly recommend!

Château de Beynac is stunning—basically the Beyoncé of castles. The views will wreck you (in a good way), and the stairs will leave you breathless along with the view. Worth it. Also, the castle was basically for a woman who had two husbands bc she could. Iconic

Grand castle. Need 1 hour to go through it. Asked to download the application as tour guide. Could have provided a pamphlet instead of it. View was stunning and worth a one time visit

The most amazing Château we have been to yet! Well worth the trip, just make sure you park up top and not on river like we did. It's a very steep, but beautiful walk up the path if you want some exercise tho.

One of the most impressive castles in the Périgord. Majestic, its location remains breathtaking and its panorama exceptional. Indeed, this incredible medieval fortress, perched on its golden cliff, overlooks the Dordogne River from over 150 meters above sea level. A true movie set ! A tour of the castle will take you from the 12th-century keep to the majestic Salle des Etats, ending at the top of the Éperon Tower, where you'll overlook the valley just as the Beynac family, to whom the building belonged for nearly 1,000 years, did. From there, the view over the Valley of the Five Castles is superb ! When leaving the castle, we've visit the church, whose stately lodge is open to the public.

What an incredible castle. This ancient castle sits above the Dordogne Valley with an ancient 12th century village on the surrounding hillside. No guides, just enjoy at your own pace. A must see if you are in the area.

A wonderful place which is beautifully preserved and enhanced with interactive experiences including audio guides in multiple languages and an informative slide show. Visited on a beautifully sunny day in November, no crowds and plenty of time and space to explore.

We had such a wonderful experience on the Gabarres de Beynac. Even though we were the only English speakers on a French-language tour, it didn’t matter at all. The guide was warm, personable, and so much fun to listen to that we truly enjoyed her storytelling, even when we couldn’t fully understand every word. The English-language guide provided helped us follow along, but honestly, we found ourselves happily listening in French and catching more than we expected. The ride was beautiful, informative, and so enjoyable. We learned a lot about the history and the region, and the scenery from the river was absolutely stunning. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting—it was such a highlight of our trip!

A lovely 50 minute boat ride along the Dordoigne. The captain waited 10 minutes for the fog to disappear which was perfect as the day turned crystal clear. The written English history was good and the guide who was giving the tour in French gave us some highlights in English which was great. The scenery is amazing. Well worth the cost.

Beautiful and low priced 50 minute boat tour on the Dordogne river with extraordinary views of Beynac-et-Cazenac! The tour guide was absolutely fantastic, energetic & informative. She absolutely loves her job and her beautiful home. As the tour was in French & we were the only English speaking onboard, we were provided a printed version of the tour yet she also went out of her way to give us the important details of the excursion in English. Not all tour guides do that so we greatly appreciated the extra effort. The traditional boat is not massive so you get a personal experience along with unobstructed views/ photos of the sights. Highly recommended during your visit to Beynac-et-Cazenac for unbelievably epic views of the town from water!!!

Nice way to spend an hour. Good commentary on the history of the local chateaus. Good photo opportunities you won’t get from other places. They are happy for a dog onboard.

At the foot of this fascinating Most Beautiful Village in France Beynac, Each barge, baptized with legendary names (the Gratusse and the Coulobre), awakens the memories of the merchant waters of the world's largest biosphere reserve in France ... the Dordogne ! We'll be carried by these transparent waters revealing the sumptuous landscapes shaped by exuberant nature, golden stones and perched fortresses. The luckiest will also spot a few kingfishers among swallows and birds of prey.

Good trip. Disappointed that you advertise various languages catered for and the commentary was in French. We were only offered a translated sheet half way through the trip. This should have been dealt with when boarding. Consequently we missed the detail offered and the beauty of the trip Suggest you resolve this issue for the benefit of future customers

Our guide was fantastic, had lots of great stories and kept us entertained. Perfect English as we don’t speak French so we always really appreciate this. Thank you!

Fantastic Pilot and crew, professional and fulfilled a bucket list item and more for us! Views were breathtaking and flight was smooth, interesting and the team were very safety conscious ! Highly recommend this company and their experienced team members .

My husband and I did a bolloon ride this morning. It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed it a lot. The pilot did a very good job and all safety rules were followed.

This company is phenomenal. Jonas was brilliant at information sharing and quick to reply to any questions. 👨‍✈️ Lionel was our experienced and funny pilot with Mark as our man on the ground. They ensured we knew what was happening and when. They were engaging (and had far better English than I expected). They also showed true kindness and thoughtfulness to my 9 year old. My biggest concern about the entire thing was the landing and Lionel landed us absolutely perfectly! Not a single bump, it was text book and so impressive. It’s a surreal experience and if you are on the fence about doing it, I’d say call them and book it! Insiders tips ; It’s a lot more physical than you might think, packing the balloon 🎈 away that is. Some serious heaving. You land in a field so wear grubbies and waterproof shoes (if possible) you don’t care about. It’s also rather loud in the basket with the fire blasts, so if you have sensitive hearing bring ear defenders or cotton wool. It was a wonderful experience and I am so pleased we chose this team. Faultless 🤩 thank you so much 🙏

We had an amazing experience with Balloon &Castles, our pilot was Laurent, he was knowledgeable and professional. We felt secure as soon as we started. The crew waited for the wind to calm down to fly and they were ready to cancel the flight if they felt any danger could arise. We flew for 56 minutes, the maximum height was 956meters and landed 15 km away, we were lucky to fly above Sarlat which doesn't happen often from what Laurent mentioned. The aperitif after the flight was the perfect ending. Highly recommended.

What a morning! Well worth the early rise. Such a scenic sunrise flight over the Dordogne valley seeing lots of magical châteaux. Our pilot, Mathieu, and driver, Mouloud, were incredible. Such a wonderful experience. One we will never forget. Worth going in the morning to get the best of the day. Recommended for a more enjoyable experience before the heat of the day.

We had a fantastic evening flight. Mathieu, our pilot, spoke perfect English and looked after us brilliantly during our trip. We would definitely recommend this company with no hesitation.

Amazing experience! Booked for my mum's birthday and she loved it! Simon and Olivier were brilliant 🙌🏼

(Translated by Google) Pleasant welcome! Good advice was given to us on places to visit and discover! The village is very picturesque! Not to be missed! (Original) Accueil agréable! De bons conseils nous ont été donné sur les endroits à visiter et à découvrir! Le village est très pittoresque! A ne pas manquer!

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful village in Périgord. It is a shame that there is a charge for parking. Come in the evening, it's free and just as beautiful. Visiting the village requires physical effort, the streets are paved. It’s a great discovery, worth the detour. Take the opportunity to do the short hike which goes around the village for 3 km. (Original) Un très beau village du Périgord. Il est dommage que les parkings soient payants. Venez le soir, c'est gratuit et tout aussi beau. La visite du village demande de l'effort physique, les ruelles sont en pavés. C'est une belle découverte, qui mérite le détour. Profitez en pour faire la petite randonnée qui fait le tour du village de 3 km.

(Translated by Google) A sublime village discovered between two drops of rain. The climb towards the castle, via the small medieval alleys, is punctuated by superb houses with slate roofs. A must see with its 12th century fortified castle. (Original) Un sublime village découvert entre deux gouttes de pluie. La montée vers le château, par les petites venelles médiévales, est ponctuée de superbes maisons aux toits de lauzes. A voir boen entendu avec son château fort du XIIe siècle.

(Translated by Google) One of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” (Original) “法国最美村庄”之一

(Translated by Google) Pretty village to visit: for babies, choose the baby carrier. It's too complicated in a stroller. Nice viewpoint and plenty of parking (Original) Joli village à visiter : pour les bébés, privilégiez le porte bébé . C’est trop compliqué en poussette . Joli point de vue er parking assez nombreux

(Translated by Google) Two of my friends told me they received a very poor welcome at the village tourist office. I wanted to see for myself. The office is even better stocked than in other years, but the welcome is appalling. Not a single smile! We have the terrible feeling of disturbing this young woman who, moreover, showed arrogance towards me. What a reflection of this superb village! I was simply inquiring if there was a book box in the village. I am extremely disappointed and very saddened to imagine the welcome that will be reserved for future visitors. Besides, the season has only just begun. We can't even find an excuse for her being tired... (Original) 2 de mes amis m ont relaté avoir été fort mal accueillis à l office de tourisme du village. J ai souhaité m en rendre compte par moi même. L office est encore mieux achalandé que les autres années mais l accueil est épouvantable. Pas un sourire ! On a l’atroce sentiment de déranger cette jeune personne qui a par ailleurs fait preuve d arrogance à mon égard . Quelle image de ce superbe village ! Je m enquérais simplement de savoir s’il y avait une boite à livres dans le village. Je suis extrêmement déçue et très peinée d’imaginer l’accueil qui sera réservé aux prochains visiteurs. La saison ne fait par ailleurs que commencer. On ne peut même pas lui trouver l’excuser d’être lasse ….

(Translated by Google) Magnificent village, remember to take a guide for a 1h30 visit. (Original) Magnifique village, pensez à prendre un guide pour une visite de 1h30.

(Translated by Google) Please inform at the entrance to your village that camper vans are not welcome!!! No parking for camper vans... Bravo to the municipality.👏👏 We can't park... We will go elsewhere to consume... So we moved on... (Original) Merci d'informer à l'entrée de votre village que les camping caristes ne sont pas les bienvenus !!! Parkings interdits campings cars... Bravo à la commune.👏👏 Nous ne pouvons pas nous garer... Nous irons consommer ailleurs.. Nous avons donc passés notre chemin..

(Translated by Google) Pretty village which requires a little effort to visit the small steep streets and its stone houses. Pleasantly flowery and with views of the Dordogne between two residences and which promises a relaxing stroll with its calm. (Original) Joli village qui demande un peu d'effort pour faire sa visite de petites ruelles pentues et de ses maisons tout en pierre. Agréablement fleuri et des vues sur la Dordogne entre deux demeures et qui promet une balade reposante par son calme.

(Translated by Google) Drive past, but above all, don't stop. We received a €30 fine for parking, but both parking terminals were out of order. It was therefore impossible to pay for our parking. This practice was surely intentional and extremely dishonest. The town hall must be having a field day because we weren't the only ones. (Original) Passez devant, mais surtout ne vous arrêtez pas. Nous avons reçu une amande de 30€ pour le stationnement mais les deux bornes du parking étaient HS. Impossible donc de payer notre stationnement. Une pratique sûrement voulue et extrêmement malhonnête. La mairie doit se régaler car nous n'étions pas les seuls.

(Translated by Google) Market Day: Free parking until 2:00 PM on Monday, August 25th Unable to extend parking hours with the parking meters. Two abandoned parking spaces: we returned around 4:00 PM. Received a €30 ticket today, September 5th (the municipal police came by at 2:35 PM). We made a significant contribution to bringing this town to life today...visits, restaurants, memories... A bittersweet memory... (Original) Jour de marché parking gratuit jusqu'à 14h00 le lundi 25 août Impossible de prolonger avec les horodateurs les horaires de stationnement. 2 abandons sur les appareils : notre retour vers 16h00. Reçu ce jour le 5 septembre PV de 30€( passage de la police municipale à 14h35) Nous avons largement contribué ce jour à faire vivre cette commune...visites,resto,souvenirs... Un souvenir amer...

(Translated by Google) Paid parking not clear in terms of parameters and fine of 25 euros whatever the excess. We spent 3 people visiting the castle, restaurant, shopping for souvenirs and cruising on the barge... it deserved a little indulgence for parking, right? In short, tourists go elsewhere (Original) Parking payant pas clair au niveau des paramètres et contravention de 25 euros quelque soit le dépassement. On a dépensé visite château, restaurant, achats souvenirs et croisière sur la gabare à 3 personnes... ça méritait un peu d'indulgence pour le parking non? Bref touristes allez voir ailleurs

(Translated by Google) A €30 fine for parking alone in the bush: thanks to the Beynac-et-Cazenac town hall! On March 4, 2025, at 4:10 p.m., I arrived at the Beynac castle parking lot. Two cars parked, off-season, deserted village. That same morning, all the parking meters in Sarlat had been deactivated for the off-season. But in Beynac-et-Cazenac, there was no respite: a municipal officer fined me €30 for not putting a coin in the meter. Five minutes from the castle entrance, almost alone, I was fined. Who would imagine that in March, in the middle of the week, in a remote corner of the Périgord, people still have to pay for parking? It's simply absurd and shameful. The town hall of Beynac-et-Cazenac has clearly found a way: trapping the rare off-season visitors to fill the coffers. Meanwhile, my taxes are being used to maintain this heritage... only to have an agent sent to tax me like a thief. A local racket disguised as municipal management. Beynac is worth the detour, but the town hall itself makes you want to run away. (Original) 30 € d’amende pour se garer seul en pleine brousse : merci la mairie de Beynac-et-Cazenac ! Le 4 mars 2025 à 16h10, j’arrive sur le parking du château de Beynac. Deux voitures garées, saison morte, village désert. Le matin même, tous les horodateurs de Sarlat étaient désactivés pour la basse saison. Mais à Beynac-et-Cazenac, pas de trêve : un agent municipal m’a collé 30 € de PV pour ne pas avoir mis une pièce dans l’horodateur. À cinq minutes de l’entrée du château, seul ou presque, je me fais verbaliser. Qui va imaginer qu’en mars, en pleine semaine, dans un coin paumé du Périgord, on paie encore le stationnement ? C’est tout simplement absurde et honteux. La mairie de Beynac-et-Cazenac a visiblement trouvé le filon : piéger les rares visiteurs de basse saison pour remplir les caisses. Pendant ce temps, mes impôts servent à entretenir ce patrimoine… pour qu’on m’envoie ensuite un agent me taxer comme un voleur. Un racket local déguisé en gestion municipale. Beynac vaut le détour, mais la mairie, elle, donne envie de fuir.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful city which deserves a detour, a small parking downside pays for the problem so we didn't visit the castle (Original) Une belle cité qui méritent que l'on fasse un détour un petit bémol parking payent le problème donc ont a pas fait la visite du château

Great location in the shadow of the Chateau. Excellent friendly service. Nice lunch. Would have given five stars but the food could have been a bit better quality; the burger was certainly not on artisan bread and tasted suspiciously like a pretty standard American roll that can be bought in any supermarket. Not too expensive though as some places can be in tourist areas.

Terrace outside and indoor seating. Counter outside with ice creams served. Selection of beer and menu if you’re hungry. Called in for a beer after the climb up from the river. Nice place and friendly service.

Good restaurant with tasty food. The service was good, the facilities were very tidy and the scene was also very pleasant. Prices are on the low/mid range.

Delicious food, very well priced for the taste and quality of food, and the staff were amazing with our young family. Highly recommended.

Great even out of season. Friendly, relaxed and good value, well presented bar food, snacks, sandwiches etc. Great for a coffee and desert too or just a drink. Given the location the prices are very fair. The service is quick and it's great with kids (but not aimed at kids-it is a local bar). This place gets better every year and we make a point of popping in when we are in the area.

I didn't get to eat here. We were shown to a table and promptly ignored. Even by the relaxed standards of France this was slow in the extreme. We were not even offered drinks whilst we looked through the menu and after half an hour we left. This is my worst experience of eating out in what is usually a very friendly and enjoyable country. If I could award no stars I would.

Found staff cold and rude. Kept muttering roast beef under their breath to our young family of 4. Really unhelpful and crosshatch we dare cross their threshold for service..perhaps us not ordering a 3 course meal meant we were not worthy to serve.