This palace is now the presidents summer residence. Check its open before you go. It is beautiful and worth taking time to visit

Located over the mountain in the middle of fascinating nature ,a must to go to enjoy the location and the pure perfect weather.

We took a half day trip with Nakhal Tours to this palace which houses some of the best mosaics in Lebanon. You can also see some of the private rooms when the occupier is not in residence. The tour includes visits to local villages and lunch which all together proved to be good value.

Beit Eddine is an hour drive from Beirut. The palace was very well-kept and love every architectural details and the rooms. From the palace, i enjoyed the view of valley, surroundings and sea (if the weather is good).

Beit Eddine is one of my favourite day-trips from Beirut. The palace is magnificent and the displays from the annual festival are really interesting. If you're coming this way, be sure to stop in at the Cedars Reserve and make sure you allow time for a wander around Deir Qammar. This town is a few kilometres back down the mountain... More

Beiteddine is a village in the Mountains in central Lebanon, which houses a palace built in the late XVIII century by the emir (prince) of Mount Lebanon. The whole road from Beirut to Beiteddine is enchanting. Go down he road from Beirut to Sidon and then turn left in Damour, a village some km south of Beirut, to go up... More

You'll most likely see traditional druze people on the way to Beit Eddine and it's really fascinating to actually see such a difference from city life and even regular village life. The palace is very nice and is where the president goes, or should I say has a place reserved for him, in the summer months to stay in.

Beiteddine is one of the best historical places in Lebanon. It is one of the best example of early 19th century Lebanese architecture. It has richly decorated celings, colorful mosiac floors, luxurious Turkish baths with several glass-studded cupolas, harem suites, a folkloric museum, a gardens ...

It is so worth having a walk around the wonderful piece of Lebanese history. Going to the festival would make the experience even better