Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate introduces the spectacular Chateau of Duras

It is an exceptionally scorching summer in the Lot et Garonne, with peak temperatures reaching 42°.  Many of the properties sold by Maxwell-Baynes | Christie's International Real Estate in this area are to second home-owners, and home-owners wishing to move to a warmer climate, with the advantage being close to Bordeaux's major international airport and railway station.

The chateau town of Duras, and its centrepiece, the Duras Chateau was transformed by the Dukes of Duras into a magnificent mansion at the XVII° century.   Now an historical monument, the chateau, and its town, draw in major crowds as a well-known tourist hotspot, and during the summer months of July and August every holiday rental property in the area is booked.  The chateau is spectacular, embracing innovation by even creating a mobile app where users can have a go at changing the night-time lighting spectacle to their own colour choice! Truly phenomenal!

The changing lighting of Duras Chateau

There is a high demand for properties in the area of Duras and the surrounding villages - the stuning landscape, appeal of Duras and its bars and restaurants make it an ideal location for second home owners and holiday home owners. The property below is an example of a beautiful property for sale with luxury real estate agency Maxwell-Baynes | Christie’s International Real Estate. The property is within the chateau grounds and accompanied by a healthy holiday rental package:

One of the rental properties in the Duras area hosts the MasterChef Professionals Champions to offer retreats for innovative and uniquely styled South-East Asian and European fusion menus, prepared using freshest locally sourced ingredients, many purchased from the local Monday morning market.

Cooking retreats

There is lots to do in and around Duras, and there are many other beautiful villages to visit too, the area retains its green look due to the micro-climate, where the weather is hot, and the rainfall is sufficient to keep everywhere fresh and green.  Sometimes we even have time to sample the local wine at some of our property visits.  If you would like to know more about the area, and its properties for sale then please do make contact, if the property of your dreams isn't on our website, we can also help you to find the perfect property. Additionally we have many off-market properties so we may have just the thing you are looking for.

Jane Vernon is the 'Agent Commercial' or Real Estate Agent who works in the Lot et Garonne West region for luxury property agency Maxwell-Baynes. Affiliated with Christie's International Real Estate, Jane has a wide network of French and International clients. She lives in Duras so not only does she have the local knowledge of the area and its properties, she can also recommend all of the best restaurants!

Contact Jane on jane@maxwellbaynes.com.