The castle was developed in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac (a person of the 4 baronies of Périgord) to near the valley. The sheer cliff face getting ample to discourage any assault from that side, the defences were being crafted up on the plateau: double crenellated walls, double moats, 1 of which… Continue reading The keep of Beynac – Dordogne – France