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Parchment Museum

Parchment Museum, Duras

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Ste. Marie Madeline

Ste. Marie Madeline, Duras

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Clock Tower

Clock Tower, Duras

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Visit Chateau Duras

Visit Chateau Duras, Duras

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The interior of Ste Marie Madeleine

The interior of Ste Marie Madeleine, Duras

 Mique Says:  As said in a previous tip, the interior was quite suprising. Especially after seeing the uneventfull and non-inviting exterior 

Hall of the three marshals

Hall of the three marshals, Duras

 Mique Says:  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... 

The clock tower

The clock tower, Duras

 Mique Says:  This ancient fortified tower used to be the old entry gate to Duras. It dates back to the 14th century. 

Ste Marie Madeleine

Ste Marie Madeleine, Duras

 Mique Says:  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. 

Visit the chateau

Visit the chateau, Duras

 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... 

Hotels  

Hostellerie des Ducs

 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 &... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Watch your step

Watch your  step, Duras

 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... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The parchement museum

The parchement museum, Duras

 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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Chateau Gates

Chateau Gates, Duras

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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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Q:  what is the nearest coastline,not a commercial beach where is the nearest boating lake where is the nearest crazy golf where is... 

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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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Spending new year's day here

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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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Discovering Duras

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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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Ah, The new year

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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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