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Caste dominating the Dordogne valley. Château de Beynac stills look like a king on a throne. In medieval times it must have been even more impressive to see this castle high above on top of a cliff. It still is today, looking up from the road below or during a spectacular canoe trip on the Dordogne river.
Photo August 2017, Château de Beynac (1115) after 902 years in time.
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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. The 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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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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Exclusive medieval internal courtyard. This internal courtyard shows that compared to the average level of architecture in medieval times Chateau de Beignac must have been, and still is, a perfect example of medieval design and construction.
Photo July 2014, Château de Beynac (1115) after 899 years in time.
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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. The 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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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #castle #interior #medieval #ChteaudeFrance #beynaccastle #monument #ChteaudeBeynac in #Beynac-et-Cazenac #France
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