Villenueve de Duras is just 10 minutes drive from the beautiful, medieval, bastide town of Duras with its hilltop Chateau, spectacular views, quaint shopping area and Monday Market.
St-Foy-la-Grande is 20 minutes drive away. This large town is situated on the river Dordogne. Restaurants, bars, hyper-markets, wine outlets and many interesting shops. There is a large outdoor Market every Saturday - well worth a visit.
St Emillion and Bergerac, famous for their wines are only 45 minutes drive.
The City of Bordeaux is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive and has a wonderful shopping area, historical buildings, churches, International Airport and the TGV train station. It is also only a few miles from the coast.
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Throughout the summer months there are many festivals and fêtes to enjoy. There are also several man-made lakes with sandy beaches in the area plus many activities such as:
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Walking
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking and Cycling
- Go-Karting
- Golf
- Vinyards and wine tasting
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Horse Riding and much, much more...
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