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The castle has a total of 35 rooms that are open for visit with such tempting names as hall of secrets... . But unfortunately for us, the chateau wasn't open that day. But after asking if we good have a quick look around, we could see this entrance hall (the hall of the 3 marshalls). As long as i didn't step on the floor since they were just finishing cleaning it....
Updated Jul 21, 2004
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This church looks very unimpressive from the outside. It is just that the building catches your eye because of its large, undecorated front. And us, being a curious lot, we went inside. And then you're in for a suprise. It is a very intimate beautifully decorated church.
Written Jan 29, 2004
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This castle was originally build in 1137 a nephew of Pope Clement V and even though it was lived in it's destination was more of a fort. In the 16th century it was slowly converted in a more residential castle. But it still commands a good view over the Dropt valley.
Open in march, april may and october from 10-12 and from 14-18h
Juin and september the chateau is opened from 10-12.30 and from 14 till 19
In july and agust it remains open all day 10-19h
Outside these months, the chateua is only open on weekends and with the christmas holiday (10-12h and 14-18h).
Written Jan 29, 2004
Phone: +33 (5) 53 83 77 32
Website: www.chateau-de-duras.com
Written Oct 17, 2004
Written Oct 17, 2004
Written Oct 17, 2004
Written Oct 17, 2004
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As said in a previous tip, the interior was quite suprising. Especially after seeing the uneventfull and non-inviting exterior
Updated Jul 21, 2004
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This ancient fortified tower used to be the old entry gate to Duras. It dates back to the 14th century.
Written Jan 29, 2004
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This ancient fortified tower used to be the old entry gate to Duras. It dates back to the 14th century.
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A: WE have had two holidays staying just outside the village of Duras. It is in an important wine producing are - our holidays home was surrounded by vines and plum...
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The first time i visited Duras it was during new year's day. Unfortunately it was a rainy day when we started out for Duras. The good thing was that there had been a party at the chateau and people...
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This ancient fortified town of Duras looks down from a promotory overlooking the River Dropt. More info to follow
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So this was our first destination of the new year. We headed out somewhere around 3pm when we had FINALLY gotten out of bed to the car horn. :-))
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