Castle of the Dukes of Duras — Attraction in Marmande

Four of us (3 adults and one teenager) visited Sunday night for the light show and it was spectacular ! We’d booked online and the queue for entry was longer than the one for buy-on-the-day, although we didn’t have to wait long at all and the castle is lit up beautifully while you’re waiting. All staff we encountered were helpful and friendly and you enter through the château doors, then walk through a corridor with some stairs out into a garden area where there are benches for seating and staff helping you to find a spot. Some people sat on the ground and others had brought small camping chairs. The first part of the show was a story which is narrated in French with an English synopsis available online.. it is a stunning piece of art, in a beautiful setting. You then walk back through the château to a courtyard area to watch the second part of the show which is truly breathtaking; a history of the château, again narrated in French with an English synopsis available online, and is quite simply the best history lesson I’ve ever seen! Prices are exceptionally reasonable - 8€/adult and 3€/child and worth every cent. A unique, immersive and spectacular experience which...

To be fair I didn't think much of it at first glance and was slightly worried about whether or not it would be nice visit due to some negative reviews about empty rooms and what not. But I was very pleasantly surprised about the audio tour, it was very interesting! Loved every bit of it. The only thing I think could maybe use an improvement is the different languages for the audio tour. I had the French tour which was narrated with passion. My girlfriend had the English tour which didn't sound as good and appeared to be shorter each time. But that's really the only thing, it's a beautiful castle with lots of things to see. And the shows they give are beautiful! Highly recommend a visit to the...

Superb castle overlooking the Dropt Valley, in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, which has spanned the history of France. An atypical monument, it blends the Middle Ages, the 17th century, and the Revolution. Since its purchase by the Duras town hall in 1969, the château has undergone restoration work which might spoil your visit ... One can explore the history and architecture of this listed Historic Monument through the 30 restored rooms. The Duke and Duchess's apartments were finally refurnished thanks to a partnership with the Mobilier National, allow you to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the...