The Valley of a Thousand and One Castles

The Périgord Noir is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved castles, witnesses to a rich and fascinating history. Whether you opt for a guided or self-guided tour, you will have the opportunity to unravel the mysteries and explore the legacy of these iconic monuments.

Discover the Château de Beynac, a veritable fortified castle overlooking the valley. Don't miss the Château de Castelnaud, home to a museum dedicated to medieval warfare, which will immerse you in the tumultuous past of this era. The Château des Milandes, dear to Josephine Baker, will seduce you with its elegance and unique history. Also explore the Château de Commarque, whose complex and captivating past will intrigue you. Finally, let yourself be charmed by the Château de Losse, with its authentic 16th-century decor, evoking the grandeur of yesteryear.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of the history of the Périgord Noir!

The Perigord villages

The Dordogne is renowned for being made up of many exceptional villages. Stroll through the centers of these villages to discover their monuments, treasures and landscapes. We recommend that you visit Sarlat which will charm you with its panoramic elevator and its narrow streets that have kept their medieval charm. Continue with a visit to Roque-Gageac, a typical Périgord village with its brown tiled roofs. Finish with a stroll in Domme which will surprise you with its military remains and its various remarkably well-preserved gates.

The gardens of Marqueyssac

A few kilometers from our hotel in Beynac, discover the Jardins Suspendus de Marqueyssac. You will stroll among nearly 150,000 hand-pruned box trees, enjoy a refreshing stroll in the heart of the small forest and be captivated by the view from the belvedere.

A stroll along the water

On the Vézère or the Dordogne, one of the main activities is to embark on a gabare or a canoe, for a superb trip along the water. You will sail between green nature, remarkable castles and villages with exceptional preservation. A few steps from the Hostellerie Maleville, you can rent a canoe.

Prehistoric caves

The Périgord Noir and the Vézère offer many prehistoric sites and caves with numerous stalactites and stalagmites. Take a tour underground, visiting these exceptional places: the Lascaux Caves, the Gouffre de Proumeyssac, the Grotte du Grand Roc and many others. Don't miss discovering the village of Les Eyzies, considered the world capital of prehistory.

Good advice

At the reception of our charming and 2-star hotel in Beynac, we will give you valuable tourist advice, depending on your desires for discovery and escape. You will also find tourist documentation to know everything there is to do in the surroundings of the Hostellerie Maleville. With family, between sportsmen, as a couple or alone, there is no shortage of activities in the Périgord Noir!