Mique Says: 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...
1 Review and 17 Opinions We stayed at the hotel about 16 months ago, & while we were a little let down over the the size &...
Mique Says: When you get your ticket, you're handed a booklet kind of thingy with all the explenations about the castle and the histroy of it. Before this you'll find a page warning you about the fact that since the castle is so old, it's floors and stairs are very uneven. So you need...
Mique Says: Actually, we didn't go inside this museum this time. Not sure if it was even open or not. But i will definitely visit it next time i'm in Duras. Just to check it out and see all there is to see about parchement
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This ancient fortified tower used to be the old entry gate to Duras. It dates back to the 14th century.
Q: what is the nearest coastline,not a commercial beach where is the nearest boating lake where is the nearest crazy golf where is...

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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