Beynac-a Million Euro View and a 15th Century Village Charmer Beynac-et-Cazenac Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 148294

View from the dining room window with the Montgolfier floating by

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Location: Beynac-et-Cazenac, Aquitaine, France, Europe (5 miles to Sarlat, 35 m. to Bergerac, 96 m. to Bordeaux) View Map

Accommodations:  Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)

Mont Joie is a charming 15th Century stone house located in the heart of the village of Beynac, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The chateau at Beynac is on the top of a 500 foot cliff and the village houses are positioned below - providing privacy and spectacular views from one side of the house, and village life on the other.

Extraordinary views of the magnificent Dordogne river and the Valley of the Five Chateaux present themselves from each of the four floors. The front door opens directly from the cobblestone streets - just steps from our private and unique parking grotte - into the main room of approximately 60 sq. meters. Honey colored stone walls, stone tile floor, ancient wooden beams and a huge medieval fireplace set the tone for this main floor. A fully applianced kitchen with a granite countered cooking area is built into one of the old fireplaces. Antique carpets and leather seating offers a comfortable area to relax, listen to the stereo or view English satellite television on the 30" flat panel television. The large dining table suitable for seating up to 6 diners is next to the window offering spectacular views of the river, the sunset and the colorful montgolfiers (hot air balloons) drifting by at dawn and sunset most days in season.

Down the stone staircase is the Master Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom combining modern fixtures with stone walls. A King-size bed with temperpedic mattress, reading lamps, desk and a large private full width balcony with loungers, barbeque and dining table for two make this room the ideal spot to relax with the a glass of wine to admire the view.
One floor down, the old merchants store room now is the second large bedroom, again with stone walls, ancient beamed ceiling and a river view. This room is set up as either a king size bed or two twins. An ensuite bathroom, and a full laundry room with washer and dryer complete this floor.
Because neither bedrooms are in the attic, and the thick stone walls offer a cooling insulator against the hot Dorgdogne summers, we sleep comfortably cool all summer long, many times with a duvet cover.
Another floor down brings you to two flagstoned terraces, one with a grape and wisteria arbor for a shaded sitting area which includes a small fountain and a few steps down, the lower terrace - with full access to the sun. Wonderful views of the river from both terraces and views of the Chateaux of Fayrac, Castelnaud, Lacosse and Marqueyssac.
Eat, drink and be merry. The 64 steps from the lower terrace to the kitchen will help burn off those excess calories.

Feeling hot and want a cooling dip? We will tell you about about our favorite spot in the wonderful River Ceau. Crystal clear water with no chlorine, within 4 kms. Nice shady spot for a picnic, so pack the basket and experience the true French joie de vivre.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: Private parking is available just across from the front door of the property, a rarity in the village. You will need to have a compact car to navigate up and down the narrow lane.
  • Wood Stove: New in 2009, enjoy the warmth of hearth and home with our new porcelain enameled wood stove by Godin.
• Beds
  • King Bed (2) : One of the king beds can be separated into two twins upon request.
  • Child Bed (2)
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: English Channels from Sky TV.
  • DVD
  • Video Library: Several titles available including many films shot on location around Beynac and in France.
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Water View: Enjoy an unrestricted panoramic view of the Dordogne river.
  • Mountain View
  • Monument View: From the balcony and both terraces you can see the Chateaux of Marqueyssac, Fayrac, Castelnaud and Lacosse.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: New in 2009 - FREE long distance telephone service to all of Western Europe, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more.
  • Broadband Internet: Free High Speed DSL.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free high speed WiFi, Bring your laptop!
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: Family members have allergies.
  • Kid Friendly: We welcome well-behaved children but be very careful. There are steep stone and wood staircases which could present a hazard for toddlers.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25 years and older
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Spelunking
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning

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(Oct 16-Nov 13, 2009) € 875/wk      (May 22-Jul 2, 2010) € 1450/wk
(Nov 14-Mar 5, 2010) € 625/wk       (Jul 3-Aug 27, 2010) € 1600/wk
(Mar 6-Apr 9, 2010) € 750/wk        (Aug 28-Oct 8, 2010) € 1450/wk
(Apr 10-May 21, 2010) € 900/wk      (Oct 9-Nov 5, 2010) € 900/wk
We accept credit cards via PayPal, wire transfers and personal checks in Euros.
Prices are all inclusive of taxes, fees, linens, and heating.
Rates are for 4 guests. Add 25 euros per person for each additional guest.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/06/09
  Positive Rating
  Chris Tompane , Los Altos, California
  • Perfection in a villa rental California Visitor Los Altos, California, USA. Date Submitted: June 30, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009 Bottom line, Villa Mont Joie is equal to our best villa experience in 40 years of extensive traveling and my 20 years of travel consulting . VIEW: Magic. Certainly the best villa view in Beynac and equal to the best overall take-in villa view of our travels. We always seek a stunning view in a villa. Mont Joie is true magic and the pictures just cannot do it justice - 180 degree view of the Dordogne, castles, boats, hot air balloons, swans - that is changing and mesmerizing dawn to dusk. The huge top floor window and large covered second floor deck with table/chaises/bbq are focal points to this. INSIDE: This is a beautifully renovated medievel era home with the finest touches of period interior design and furniture and lighting. Many of the walls are the glowing honey color stone of the region. The master bath is spectacular with the glass sink set against the local stone. KITCHEN: Equipped at the highest grade with stainless steel appliances, granite, and extensive dishes, serving and kitchenware, and accessories. As cooks, we were in heaven. BEDS: Among the most comfortable of all our travels. SETTING: Mont Joie is in the fairy tale town of Beynac, consistently one of the most beautiful villages in France. The key sites of the area are all within easy reach by car (chateaux, Sarlat, etc). We were a party of 4 - myself and husband and daughters 9 and 15. We found Mont Joie as close to perfection as a rental could be. The owners use this home as their own for their vacations which speaks volumes to the quality. As renters of Mont Joie, we stepped in as "residents" rather than mere villa renters for the week due to the quality and beauty. The ultimate compliment to a rental is that you want to stay there rather than venture out as it is so nice. Mont Joie is truly a rare gem . .and we were lucky to experience it. A week of magic moments in a magic villa in a magic setting - what more could you want from a vacation? Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Sightseeing
• 10/16/08
  Positive Rating
  lisa an barry gurney , londo0n hertfordshire
  • mont joie is a truly magical experience. either relaxing on the terrace with its wonderful views or canoeing down the dordogne this place has it all. visit the hotel du chateAU in beynac walking distance from house for lovely home cooked food and great service you wont be dissapointed. we hope to return very soon.
• 08/24/08
  Positive Rating
  The Stewarts , Toronto, ON
  • We had a fabulous time, Mont Joie was absolutely perfect. The views from the balcony will keep us going through the long Canadian winter! Our first visit to the Dordogne will not be our last. There was lots for the kids to do - the Air Parc and other such tree climbing adventure parks were great for our older kids. I thought the best things we did were to visit Beynac castle, canoe on the river and then the Gouffre de Padirac, which is worth the drive but get there early! The balcony provided an excellent view of the hot air balloons and also a spectacular lightning storm. Mont Joie is centrally located for many things to do, and the accommodation is first class.
• 08/21/08
  Positive Rating
  Katherine, Mark, Olenna, and Ella , North Vancouver, BC
  • We loved Mont Joie. After 6 weeks in France, this was by far our favourite vacation rental. The house is beautiful as well as comfortable and well-equipped. The views from all three levels can't be beat. (They take up a big section of our photo album!) This is a perfect spot to visit the lovely Dordogne.
• 05/25/08
  Positive Rating
  Martha Spaulding , Belmont, Mass.
  • My husband and I and our two friends were absolutely enchanted by Mont Joie. The phrase "million euro view" is right on target. One or all of us were constantly standing at the dining room window if we weren't on the balcony or one of the terraces: river, castles, chateaux, flowers, birds, hot-air balloons, made a fairytale picture we couldn't get enough of. The kitchen was nicely equipped (though we'd love to see some mixing bowls included); the dishes and glassware were pretty; the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable; the gardens around the split-level terrace were exquisite. Wonderful village markets every day of the week; great walks; excellent restaurants nearby; wonderful towns and other excursions all around. Mont Joie lived up to the pictures and description on the website where we found it. I'd never rented a property online before, and this experience was 100% satisfactory.
• 05/22/08
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  • caroline wrote something in the guest book, but to add, the location was superb with panaromic views of the valley, river and chateaux. The facilities were excellent and extensive(kitchen, bathroom). Some of the kitchen knives could be sharpened(bread knife). Can one access by car the house from the other way reliably(from the Sarlat side)? Instructions for the kitchen equipment were comprehensive, and the suggestions from past guests on what they found worthwhile to do were useful. Overall, an excellent location and extremely high standard of accommodation. We were very happy there. regards Simon and Caroline Chin
• 04/16/08
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  • My husband and I loved our stay in your beautiful home. It was everything you advertised to be. The views of the river and castles are magnificent. The furnishings are lovely, and the bed extremely comfortable. We enjoyed many lovely evenings on the terrace overlooking the river. The area has many wonderful sites and great things to do. We would highly recommend your home to anyone! Thank you! Dawn, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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