![]() The coating is pleasant, you just have to keep your right. We continue our route, go down from Beynac to the port (by another path, look at the map) and continue towards La Roque Gageac. īefore getting back on the bikes, go and see the view of the Calvary, which is after the cemetery, it is one of the most beautiful views in the department. You will be amazed by the kitchen, which was sized to feast on dozens of guests. It is an impressive medieval fortress ! The interior is understated and you might recognize some of the rooms, as the castle was the host of several famous film shoots. If you have a little room in your bag, go into the small shops to appreciate the craftsmanship of the traders and taste local products, sweet treats… The Château de Beynac is open for visits with audio guide, at your pace. ![]() You can also take Gabarre rides in Beynac, from the village port. Have a coffee on a terrace in the sun, in the upper part of the village or going down to the edge of the Dordogne. Observe the roofs, some of them are in Périgord lauze, a traditional material that is difficult to use but extremely durable. Park your bikes and stroll through the narrow streets paved with stones, between charming blond stone houses. You access, by a country detour, to the highest point of the village. From the parking lot at the bottom of the village, climb by bike along the route taken by the tourist buses. From the terraces of the castle, you benefit from an exceptional view over the entire Dordogne valley. It is installed at the top of an impressive rocky promontory. It is a medieval hilltop village, with a listed 12th century castle, restored and accessible to visitors. You can control your height difference and then send your route to a smartphone, to be used as a GPS (with voice guidance, very practical!).Īt the start: Park in the car park next to the Town Hall of Saint-Vincent de Cosse, it is free and made for people who go on hikes.īeynac-et-Cezenac is classified among The Most Beautiful Villages of France. To plan our road bike (or mountain bike) rides we use the free Kamoot application, I recommend it because it allows you to prepare beautiful outings by selecting points of interest, added collaboratively by users. Without breaks, it can be done in 2h30, but I advise you to do it in one day of cycling, taking the time to admire, to stroll, to make turns and detours! Here is the itinerary, click to view it on google map, do not hesitate to modify it to adjust it according to your physical condition! The basic route translates into around forty kilometers, with 450m of elevation gain. Whatever your two wheels, the road is beautiful and the stages between the castles, the breaks at the restaurants, the stops at breathtaking viewpoints, will be your leitmotif. For experienced cyclists, we will inform you of detours that climb a little more, for novices, think about renting electric bikes. Are you coming on holiday to Périgord with your bike and would you like to take a beautiful day trip to see the prettiest villages and castles of the Dordogne Valley ? Follow us, we offer you a very nice and easy route.
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