Château de Beynac is a Romanesque château in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), France, and a filming location for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Ever After (1998) and The Last Duel (2021). Dating to the 12th century.
Location: Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), France
Verified facts
- Located in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-10686, SRC-12398, SRC-12414 - Appeared in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (movie, 1999)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-10686, SRC-11039 - Appeared in Ever After (movie, 1998)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-10686, SRC-11038 - Historic designation: Monument historique (since 1944)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-12398, SRC-12414 - Built in 12th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-13148 - Architectural style: Romanesque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-12399 - Built in 12th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-12415 - Appeared in The Last Duel (movie, 2021)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-11956, SRC-11554, SRC-12416, SRC-12852 - Historic designation: Monument historique
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-12398, SRC-13575 - Architectural style: Romanesque
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10685, SRC-12117, SRC-12415
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10685 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Beynac (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10686 — https://www.monrecour.com/en/blog/le-perigord-au-cinema-decouvrez-les-lieux-de-tournage-autour-du-do (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11038 — Giggster — Where Was Ever After Filmed (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11039 — easyVoyage — The Chateau de Beynac: a movie set full of history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11554 — https://www.completefrance.com/travel/the-last-duel-filming-locations-france-8402932/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11956 — https://castlesandfamilies.com/french-castles-in-the-last-duel-ridley-scott (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12117 — https://www.perigord.com/en/listings/sites-touristiques-visites/chateau-de-beynac/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12398 — Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (POP) — Base Mérimée, Ministère de la Culture, notice PA00082380 (C (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12399 — Dordogne Périgord Tourisme (official departmental tourism board) — Château de Beynac (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12414 — Musée du Patrimoine — Château de Beynac, Dordogne (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12415 — History Hit — Château de Beynac (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12416 — The Walt Disney Company — Designing 20th Century Studios' Medieval Epic 'The Last Duel' (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12852 — The Connexion (Connexion France) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13148 — Château de Beynac — official site (Histoire) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13575 — Commune de Beynac-et-Cazenac (official municipal site) — Tourisme (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Ever After filmed?
Château de Beynac, in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a real-world filming location used for Ever After. This property has also appeared on screen in The Last Duel, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.
Where was The Last Duel filmed?
Château de Beynac, in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a real-world filming location used for The Last Duel. This property has also appeared on screen in Ever After, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.
Where was The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc filmed?
Château de Beynac, in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a real-world filming location used for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. This property has also appeared on screen in Ever After, The Last Duel.
Where is Château de Beynac located?
Château de Beynac is located in Beynac-et-Cazenac, Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine).