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Chateau de BeynacvsChateau de Castelnaud
Chateau de Beynac and Chateau de Castelnaud are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Chateau de Castelnaud scores significantly better than Chateau de Beynac. Chateau de Castelnaud has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Chateau de Beynac
Lonely Planet
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Frommer's
24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Towering gloriously atop a limestone bluff, this 12th-century fortress’ panoramic position above the Dordogne made it a key defensive position during the Hundred Years War." Full review
Fodor's "Perched above a sheer cliff face beside an abrupt bend in the Dordogne River, the muscular 13th-century Château de Beynac has unforgettable views from its battlements." Full review
Frommer's "Remarkably intact, this 12th-century fortress peers out over the Dordogne Valley from a rocky crag that overshadows the tiny town of Beynac-et-Cazenac." Full review
Chateau de Castelnaud Lonely Planet Fodor's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Musee de la guerre au Moyen Age, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The massive ramparts and metre-thick crenellated walls of this quintessential medieval fortress (occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War) contain an elaborate museum of medieval warfare." Full review
Fodor's "With a fabulous mountaintop setting, the now-ruined castle of Castelnaud, containing a large collection of medieval arms, is just upstream from Beynac across the Dordogne." Full review
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Make sure to give yourself at least an hour to visit.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Château de Castelnaud, a genuine medieval fortress complete with machicolated keep, surrounding wall and main building, offers a panoramic view over the Céou and Dordogne valleys." Full review
Frommer's "An appropriate setting for a museum dedicated to the military campaigns of the Middle Ages. Armor, swords, and other weapons are on display inside; various war machines can be found outside" Full review
