Le Cabri Resort

As well as its first-rate food and market options, Duras is well worth a look around (perhaps before partaking of too much of its food and market options…). The town's main feature is the splendid fortress of Château de Duras, a medieval castle over the Dropt valley that was once the residence of the Dukes of Duras; prepare to spend some time here to see the ancient rooms and dungeons then to climb to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the countryside below. Events such as exhibitions and concerts take place throughout the year. More historical hours can be had around the medieval archways of the bastide town of Eymet (20 minutes' drive) and the 13th-century Château de Rauzan (35 minutes), built high on a rock by England's King John. If the nippers' noses wrinkle at the notion of too much old stuff, animals, rides and zipwiring are all at Parc Du Griffon animal park 15 minutes' drive away at Caubon-Saint-Sauveur. You'd do yourself a disservice not to sample a few wines around here, and see where they've come from. Tours, tastings and expert tutors are all on hand in the plethora of wineries around Bergerac (40 minutes' drive) and Saint-Émilion (50 minutes).