Duras

Duras is a small market town about  13 km due south of La Matha.  The centre of the wine region Côtes de Duras, it is home to a day time market every Monday, and an evening market on Fridays in the Summer.

Perched on a hill in a commanding position over the surrounding vinyards, the town has a fine Chateau.  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.  It is open to the public from March to September.

In the town there are a couple of good restaurants - La Terrasse is a favourite, and Don Camillo is also very good.  There are also a few bars in the centre; we have spent many warm afternoons sipping a glass of chilled wine outside a bar over-looking the chateau!