Cozy Clocktower Cottage

18/10/2022

And the long drive from Duras to Tuscany is in the books. Now for some wine to close this chapter and start some others.

17/10/2022

Au revoir to Duras. And it's over. This morning I locked the door for the final time and headed out for the long trip to Tuscany.
Update: we made it to Nice where we've enjoyed a lovely stroll on the promenade and dinner just a short walk from our hotel on the beach.

15/10/2022

I'm not going anywhere without my collection of French enamel pitchers!!

15/10/2022

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07/09/2022

Oops! Spoke too soon. Buyers pulled out of deal and the cottage is still for sale.

09/08/2022

https://www.duras-immobilier.com/en/properties/charming-stone-village-house-1451

Here's a chance to really live the village life you dream about. My cozy cottage in Duras is on the market. See the link for price and details.

It was a hard thing to do, but I can't use it as often as I'd like. I'd like to see it in the hands of an owner who will use it and love it as much as I have these past nine years.

Charming stone village houseLocated in the heart of Duras70 m2 of habitable space, 2 bedrooms

01/08/2022

Our weekly market is one of the best in the area. I always look forward to Mondays.

10/06/2022

YAY!!

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lifting its COVID-19 testing requirement for airline travelers coming into the country. It's a major change for the travel industry.

07/06/2022

Wow! I Hope this becomes the case in the US too!

Cell phones and handheld electronic devices in the European Union will be required to have a USB-C charging port by 2024.

17/03/2022

The schedule of night markets in Duras this summer. The whole square is filled with long communal tables and surrounded by food trucks and other vendors. Live music fills the air, everyone gets up to dance and the chateau is lit up in jewel box colors. What more could you ask of a summer evening?? Did I mention all this is about 100 yards from the cottage??
Get in touch to live the village life you dream about.

05/03/2022

My very first visit to Duras was in the late afternoon and I arrived as the sun was setting behind the chateau, much like today. I sat at the café in the village square, had a glass of rosé and just watched as the sun inflamed all the stone buildings, leaving behind a robe of apricot-hued warmth. It's one of the reasons I fell in love with this village and one of the reasons I am still here seven years later.

04/03/2022

As of March 14, France will no longer require a vaccine pass to enter a restaurant or other venues and masking indoors will no longer be mandated.

02/03/2022

The cows along my evening walk are extremely curious about me.

02/03/2022

I witnessed the most amazing sight today: a flock of about 100 common cranes on their annual migration from sunny Spain to northern Russia (although I don't think that's a good plan right now). Turns out my town is right on the flight path. Who knew??

28/02/2022

I took a drive to the city of Bergerac today, parked along the Dordogne river and strolled around the historic district. It was a beautiful sunny day for wandering amongst the half-timbered homes and businesses in this prosperous port town. Note the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac and his impressive nose.

28/02/2022

Hmmm, maybe I could have chosen a better week to come visit Duras. They are changing the water meters and upgrading the water pipes under my street. Luckily Monsieur le Jackhammer is very polite and apologized for all the noise.

07/02/2022

Working from home? You can work from anywhere! How about a charming cottage in an historic village in wine country?
The Clocktower Cottage has high-speed wifi, modern conveniences, and a dedicated office space. There are still a few blocks of 4-8 consecutive weeks available this year. Get in touch!

05/02/2022

Life goes on. If you are fully vaccinated, France offers the same magical experiences it always has. Come visit us in charming Duras where you can live the French village life you dream about. Taking reservations now for weekly-monthly stays.
www.cozyholidayrentals.com

21/11/2021

Holiday special: book a two-week stay in 2022 and get a 25% discount. Good through Friday 11/26

07/11/2021

Repeat guests always get $100 off their booking. Get in touch!

05/11/2021

So grateful for all the inquiries I am getting about travel in 2022. It's been a long couple of years and Duras has been waiting for you to come visit and fall in love with village life. Let's chat soon!

www.cozyholidayrentals.com

25/10/2021

Oh I wish I was there! We have so many wonderful shops and producers.

22/10/2021

The outdoor markets, miles of vineyards, medeival villages to explore, great food and wine, lots of antiques shops. It’s all waiting for you in 2022.
Get in touch to live the French village life you dream about.

www.cozyholidayrentals.com

16/08/2021

Falconry and medieval arts on display at the Chateau.

18/07/2021

Falconry demonstrations down the street every day 24 July to 22 August.

17/07/2021

Big music festival in Duras all weekend. Wish I was there!!

17/06/2021

The quirky things in Duras . . .

16/06/2021

Before and after! Anyone who has visited Duras has surely made the quick trip just outside the village to our excellent chocolate producer Maison Guinguet. The top photo shows the old entrance and small shop attached to the factory. The bottom photo is today--a department store of artisan chocolates, gifts and much more.

15/06/2021

So today I walked down the street, bought a ticket and toured the chateau. I'd been there before, but in the past few years, there have been major renovations and many of the living quarters have been newly furnished and accessorized with period pieces. There has been a castle on this site since the 1100s and it was occupied by the family of the Duke of Duras for many centuries. After falling into ruin in the early part of the 1900s, it was rescued and restored and is now owned and maintained by the town of Duras. Definitely worth a visit when you come to Duras.

15/06/2021

This amazing sound and light show is projected on the facade of the Chateau on summer nights.