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Voykit pocket guide · France
Beynac-et-Cazenac
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.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, some services limited) (check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Croque‑madame | €8–12 |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–9 |
| Bus ticket (local) | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EGC · Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
- about 50 min by car
Typical fares
- Bergerac Airport → Beynac-et-Cazenac (taxi)
- ≈ €70, 30 min (check)
- Bus Beynac → Sarlat
- ≈ €8, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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).
See and do
Known for
- Château de Beynac
- Scenic river views on the Dordogne
- Medieval village atmosphere
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sarlat-la-Canéda | By car, about 20–25 min; public bus service is limited and seasonal (check) | About 30–40 min by car |
| Domme | By car, about 15–20 min; no reliable public transport (check) | About 20–25 min by car |
| Bergerac | By car, about 50–60 min via the D703 and D660 (check) | About 1 h by car |
| Montignac, Dordogne | By car, about 35–40 min (check) | About 45 min by car |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpar-dohn |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kohm-byen |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo sohn lay twah-lett |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Castle entry fee applies year‑round; check current price on the official site.
- High‑season accommodation may require a 2‑night minimum stay.
The village is low‑risk; watch for uneven stone steps and keep valuables secure in crowded market areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beynac-et-Cazenac yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Château de Beynac
- Scenic river views on the Dordogne
- Medieval village atmosphere
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Beynac-et-Cazenac official site: www.beynac-et-cazenac.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Beynac-et-Cazenac, revision 5240943 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240943
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/beynac-et-cazenac). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.