Monsegur and Duras are just 9km from each other, distances quoted below are from Monsegur (33580 Gironde).
The region is famous for wine and wonderful gastronomy. There are local producers nearby that offer excellent quality wines at very reasonable prices through to the higher end of the market.
Monsegur and Duras are ancient Bastide towns set around a market square which are host to weekly markets and also a weekly night market during the peak summer season. There is a good selection of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and excellent boulangeries in both towns. A popular Boulangerie/Patisserie, La Choco Latine who were the runner-up in the French TV show “La Meilleure Boulangerie de France” 2019.
We love the volunteer-run Cinema Eden in Monsegur, they show some international films in their original language version (VO) with French subtitles.
The market squares host a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, Monsegur hosts the famous 24 Heures de Swing at the beginning of July.
Private catering or taylor-made experiences at the house or maybe a picnic in the vineyard?
Wine tours of local vineyards. Please visit our page.
A freshwater lake with a sandy beach at Blasimon is 21km, a popular attraction to take children for a day out. The gently shelving sand provides a fun environment for splashing around and cooling off in the heat of the summer sun. Blasimon lake.
Aqua Park is 42km located near Bergerac. Beach, canoeing and a water park.
Aqua Fun Park near Casteljaloux is 47km. Park with a huge freshwater lake, picnic benches, walks, facilities, a man-made sandy beach, water sports and a children’s play area, It’s great for adults and kids of all ages.
Visit Europe’s largest sand dune 141km, the Dune du Pilat where both the climb and the views will take your breath away!
Yes, we believe chocolate is also an activity, we often have to visit to make sure the quality is up to standard… Maison Guinguet 8km, near Duras. A nice shop to visit, selling chocolate, gifts and offering guided visits to their artisan factory in July and August.
The famous Chateau de Duras, 9km away. It’s well worth a visit, climb to the top and see the stunning 360-degree vista.
Jardin de Boissona has six little gardens, each with its own character. Outside and inside seating. Known for their teas and delicious cakes. 7km.
9km. Playground and snack bar. Des chênes toi Aventure
Dordogne river trips are available on traditional boats in Bergerac with Les Gabarres de Bergerac. 48km.
Cycle hire and electric cycles are available to hire in the area. Cycle hire information page.
Tennis courts are located in Monsegur, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, Duras and St Sernin de Duras they are usually booked via the tourist information office.
Canoe hire is available on the rivers. The river Dropt winds through the valley with a slow flow on it,
whilst the Dordogne River at Sainte Foy La Grande has a faster pace and has plenty of canoe hire opportunities.
Canoe Kayak hire:
Allemans-du-Dropt 18km: Dropt river, information
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 28km: On the Dordogne river, information
There are pay-and-play golf courses within the area, the best being the beautiful Chateau Des Vigiers Golf and Country Club 28km. The chateau dates back to 1597 and is set in 450 acres of stunning countryside. Facilities also include a fine restaurant and a relaxing beauty spa. Golf Les Vigiers – Le Vigier – 24240 Monestier – Tel +33 5 53 61 50 00 – 18 holes superb golf.
Crazy golf and animals! Drinks and snacks. 14km. Facebook page link.
Parc du Griffon, animals, play areas and snack bar. 12km. www.parcdugriffon.fr/en.html
Ferme Exotique is a fun day out with lots of activities for children. 72km.
Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac is 84km www.zoo-bordeaux-pessac.com
A great place to visit includes an Alligator park. 92km Aquarium Périgord noir
Centre Equestre des Millespieds – 47120 Savignac de Duras – Ph +33 6 12 72 30 83- Nice, family-oriented horse and pony riding. English spoken.
Most villages and towns hold weekly markets full of fresh and interesting local produce. An ideal place to pick up your holiday mementoes and gifts too.
Monségur: Every Friday from 8.30 to 12. Is a nice small market with a particularly good fish stall.
Duras (9km): Every Monday from 8.30 to 14:00 (closes at 12:00 from September to June). Nice market with excellent organic fruit and veg, organic goat cheese, foie gras and a selection of other stalls.
Sainte Foy La Grande (28km): Every Saturday from 8.30 to 12:00. Big market with excellent producers and winner of “Favourite French Market” in 2014.
Issigeac (50km): Every Sunday morning. Extremely popular. Top tip – arrive early!
Eymet (30km): Every Thursday morning. Medieval town.
Both Monsegur and Duras also have vibrant night markets during the peak summer months grab a bite to eat from one of the stalls and enjoy your food with a drink at one of the bars. There’s usually musical entertainment which creates a lively atmosphere.
Monsegur: Wednesday evening
Duras (9km): Thursday evening
Lévignac de Guyenne (11km): Friday evening
(Opening times may vary, especially on public holidays)
Monsegur and Duras have a small selection of shops, Boulangeries and Boucherie.
Carrefour Contact supermarket in Monségur has an excellent butcher section!!! Open from 8am to 8pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9am to 1pm. GPS: 44.650047, 0.087358
Carrefour Contact supermarket – just out of Duras on the direction of Sainte Foy La Grande. Small but very well stocked (includes English section). Open from 8am to 8pm nonstop from Mondays to Saturdays. Sundays from 9am to 1pm. 10km. GPS: 44.678160, 0.189631
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market plus other supermarkets and retail shops in Marmande 20km. GPS: 44.512165, 0.135597
La Reole, Intermarché HYPER plus other supermarkets and retail shops 16km. GPS: 44.583724, -0.066283
Large E.Leclerc Hyper market in Pineuilh near Sainte Foy la Grande 29km. GPS: 44.826719, 0.219504
Monségur (Gironde department) Tel: +33 5 56 61 82 73 – web www.entredeuxmers.com
Duras (Lot-et-Garonne department) Tel: +33 5 53 93 71 18 – web www.paysdeduras.com