Dark era of medieval history (Beynac-et-Cazenac/FR)
Inspiring dark medieval view at Château de Beynac. This castle dates far back into a dark medieval era where daily life begun at sunrise and almost stopped during the deep dark nights. Even the many kings and knights, then the mighty rulers of castles and grounds, were always controlled by the simple rythm of day and night.
Photo: Dark era of medieval history - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #castle #tower #donjon #medieval - #beynaccastle #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #ChateaudeBeynac in #BeynacetCazenac, #Dordogne - #France
July 2014, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115 by the barons of Beynac) after 899 years in history. The year 2015 marks 900 years in time.
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Beynac-et-Cazenac: Chateau de France
One of the most impressive castles in the Dordogne valley, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115). Built by the barons of Beynac. Perched on top of a limestone cliff with double crenellated walls, moats and barbican. it has a grand view over the Dordogne valley with other castles in all directions.
The Dordogne region was the theatre of numerous struggles for influence, rivalries and occasionally battles but the castles fell more often through ruse and intrigue rather than by direct assault. During the Hundred Years' War the Dordogne was the border between France and England. The fortress at Beynac was in French hands and Château de Castelnaud, on the opposite bank of the Dordogne river, was held by the English. At Châlus in the same Aquitaine region of Château de Beynac is where Richard Cœur de Lion, King of England (ruled from 1189–1199) died.
Nowadays it's one of the best preserved castles, a monument of history and absolutely worth to visit.
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Dark era of medieval history (Beynac-et-Cazenac/FR)
Inspiring dark medieval view at Château de Beynac. This castle dates far back into a dark medieval era where daily life begun at sunrise and almost stopped during the deep dark nights. Even the many kings and knights, then the mighty rulers of castles and grounds, were always controlled by the simple rythm of day and night.
Photo: Dark era of medieval history - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #castle #tower #donjon #medieval - #beynaccastle #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #ChateaudeBeynac in #BeynacetCazenac, #Dordogne - #France
July 2014, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115 by the barons of Beynac) after 899 years in history. The year 2015 marks 900 years in time.
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Beynac-et-Cazenac: Chateau de France
One of the most impressive castles in the Dordogne valley, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115). Built by the barons of Beynac. Perched on top of a limestone cliff with double crenellated walls, moats and barbican. it has a grand view over the Dordogne valley with other castles in all directions.
The Dordogne region was the theatre of numerous struggles for influence, rivalries and occasionally battles but the castles fell more often through ruse and intrigue rather than by direct assault. During the Hundred Years' War the Dordogne was the border between France and England. The fortress at Beynac was in French hands and Château de Castelnaud, on the opposite bank of the Dordogne river, was held by the English. At Châlus in the same Aquitaine region of Château de Beynac is where Richard Cœur de Lion, King of England (ruled from 1189–1199) died.
Nowadays it's one of the best preserved castles, a monument of history and absolutely worth to visit.
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