Baran

Baran is a hamlet in Castels et Bézenac, Arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Baran is situated nearby to the hamlet Allas-l’Évêque, as well as near the village Cazenac.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de la Roque and Château du Roc.

Château de la Roque

Castle

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The Château de la Roque, or the Château de la Roque des Péagers, is a château located in Meyrals in the Périgord in the Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It was constructed in the 12th century, and modified in the 13th and 16th century. Château de la Roque is situated 3 km west of Baran.

Château du Roc

Castle

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Château du Roc is a castle, which is situated 3 km northeast of Baran.

Église Saint-Barthélemy d’Allas

Church

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Église Saint-Barthélemy d’Allas is a church, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Baran.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beynac-et-Cazenac and Sireuil.

Beynac-et-Cazenac

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Beynac-et-Cazenac is a village located in the Dordogne department in southwestern France. The medieval Château de Beynac is located in the commune. The village is classified as one of Les plus beaux villages de France.