Château de Beynac overlooking the Dordogne Valley in France
Château de Beynac overlooking the Dordogne Valley in France (© Gareth Kirkland/Alamy)
It's truffle season here in the Dordogne Valley
Perched high above the Dordogne River in France, the Château de Beynac is one of the best-preserved castles of the Périgord Noir region. This 12th-century fortress has been meticulously restored, showcasing for tourists such delights as a dungeon, 13th-century toilets, and magnificent views of the 'Valley of the Five Castles' below.
© Gareth Kirkland/Alamy