Lulu Lundi* Beynac, France
Monday October 02nd 2006, 9:37 am
Filed under: lulu/dogs/cats,travel and places
beynac france

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Southwest France (yes, another one!), Beynac (pronounced BAY nak) with its château fort (castle fortress) from the 11th century, was even more so, with Lulu embellishing this medieval castle door. (We recently learned that by putting the leash handle on her back, Lulu stays fairly still. Good for her photo op!)

castle chateau beynac

Doesn’t this photo above merit a quirky caption? (I was too lazy to think of one.)

medieval stables beynac france

The medieval stables had a Georgia O’Keeffe motif. (that rhymes!)
view beynac france dordogne valley

One of the best things about Beynac is the view from Beynac. (the Dordogne River and Valley)

beynac france sign dogs

We appreciated this sign that said not to leave dogs in cars (for their safety) and that dogs were allowed on the premises.

Some Trivia: Beynac was one of the setting locations for the film, Chocolat with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.
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Beautiful. Interesting. Informative. As always. Merci :)

Comment by LA Frog 10.02.06 @ 4:09 pm

Have you ever thought of doing your own “off the beaten track” travel guide? You obviously have the talent and the material.

Comment by LA Frog 10.02.06 @ 4:11 pm

As always, Lulu looks fantastic in Beynac. Dordogne is one of my favorite places to visit in France. Top of the list for desserts was vanilla ice cream topped with prunes soaked in Armagnac…even better than chocolate!

PS, do you have any good leads on vacation apartment rentals in Paris at Christmas? I’m wanting to surprise my husband and mother with an apartment stay at that time of year.

Comment by Lorna 10.02.06 @ 5:12 pm

thanks, frog! you are so sweet. i’d LOVE to do an off the beaten track guide. perhaps something to think about for a future project.

hi lorna! mmmmm the dessert sounds yum but i dunno if anything can be better than chocolate ;-) also, if i find out anything regarding paris apts, i will email you.

Comment by ptinfrance 10.03.06 @ 1:52 am

very beautiful place!

Comment by Kat 10.03.06 @ 2:41 am

Many films were made at Beynac, not only part of Chocolat: Jeanne d’Arc (Luc Besson) The Musketeer, Les Visiteurs and many more.
After the touristseason, when everything has calmed down, Beynac is a marvellous place to be.

Comment by Brien 03.28.08 @ 4:52 am

Can’t seem to send you an email with the address you have on this site….I would like to know if there is a bus from Beynac that can take me to the train station? I can’t seem to find this info on the many sites I have searched.
Thank you!
Bonnie

Comment by Bonnie 11.24.08 @ 7:33 am

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