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Beynac-et-Cazenac

Beynac-et-Cazenac.
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Spend a half‑day at Château de Beynac and stay one night in the village; total 1 day + night is enough.

Beynac-et-Cazenac is a tiny cliff‑side village in Dordogne, dominated by the medieval Château de Beynac. The castle can be toured in 2–3 hours and the village offers a handful of accommodation options. One night lets you enjoy sunset views over the river and a relaxed dinner without rushing.

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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, some services limited) (check)
Airport
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (EGC)
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Beynac-et-Cazenac: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Beynac-et-Cazenac17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Budget bedSelf-catering gîte (whole unit), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
  • Mid-range bedBed-and-breakfast room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedBed-and-breakfast room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Château de BeynacScenic river views on the DordogneMedieval village atmosphere
Airports
EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (about 50 min by car)

Map of Beynac-et-Cazenac

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

Sarlat-la-CanédaMontignacMonpazierPuy-l'ÉvêqueRocamadourBrive-la-GaillardeCahorsPérigueux

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Guides nearby

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beynac-et-Cazenac: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Feb

11°C (52°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

8 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is small and walkable, but it sits on a steep cliff: the climb from the riverside car park to the castle is on stone lanes and steps, 10–15 min on foot. A car is the practical way to reach nearby villages; public bus service to Sarlat and Domme is limited and seasonal (check timetables locally).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Sarlat-la-Canédago

Door to door: About 30–40 min by car

By car, about 20–25 min; public bus service is limited and seasonal (check)

Market town with the densest choice of cafés and restaurants in the area; go early on market days.

Dommego

Door to door: About 20–25 min by car

By car, about 15–20 min; no reliable public transport (check)

Another cliff-top village with river views; combine with a Dordogne valley drive.

Bergeraccaution

Door to door: About 1 h by car

By car, about 50–60 min via the D703 and D660 (check)

Useful for the airport and wine houses; too far for a casual half-day without a car.

Montignac, Dordogne

go

Door to door: About 45 min by car

By car, about 35–40 min (check)

Base for the Lascaux cave replicas; book cave tickets ahead.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Beynac-et-Cazenac village

A handful of guesthouses and B&Bs on the cliff lanes; book ahead in July and August, and expect a 2-night minimum in some low-season periods (check).

Sarlat-la-Canéda

About 20–25 min by car; far more beds, restaurants and year-round services if the village is full.

Bergerac

About 50–60 min by car; best if you arrive or leave by plane.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Bed-and-breakfast room1 × 1 night × €100€100
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90€180
Château de Beynac entry2 × €12 · 2026 estimate; confirm the current price at the gate or on the official village site (check)€24
Fuel and tolls for a day of driving in the valley1 × €15 · 2026 estimate; no tolls on most local Dordogne roads (check)€15
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€32
Trip total≈ €176 per person per day, bed included€351≈ US$450

Village B&B and guesthouse rates vary widely by season; one long-standing B&B has quoted €95–125 in high season with a 2-night minimum in low season (check)

2026 estimate in euros; transport and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Croque‑madame€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Bottle of local wine€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
Bus ticket (local)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The village is low‑risk; watch for uneven stone steps and keep valuables secure in crowded market areas.
  • Castle entry fee applies year‑round; check current price on the official site.
  • High‑season accommodation may require a 2‑night minimum stay.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire and ambulance
18
General emergency
112

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Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire and ambulance18
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate is in Bordeaux; French police are reachable via 17.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bergerac Airport → Beynac-et-Cazenac (taxi): ≈ €70, 30 min (check)
  • Bus Beynac → Sarlat: ≈ €8, 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (par-dohn)
  • Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohm-byen)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo sohn lay twah-lett)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beynac-et-Cazenac. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, some services limited) (check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a bike‑rental guide for riverside routes.
  2. Link to Château de Beynac ticket page for up‑to‑date pricing.

Meanwhile

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