Saint-Jean-De-Duras: Vineyards, Retreats and Wine

Saint-Jean-De-Duras can be explored through several themes: a route that starts in the village and offers panoramic views of the Côtes de Duras vineyards and surrounding villages; retreats at Simply Canvas Farm in Bonac; and its location within the “Réseau hydrographique du Dropt” Natura 2000 site. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these highlights can help structure your trip planning: scenery, a themed break and wine appeal to different interests.

Route and scenery

The “Saint-Jean-de-Duras, balade au coeur du vignoble de Duras” route starts in Saint-Jean-de-Duras and offers panoramic views of the Côtes de Duras vineyards and surrounding villages. The place name identifies the starting point, while the views take in vineyards and villages. This gives your trip planning a specific landscape theme that brings together winegrowing and village panoramas.

Saint-Jean-de-Duras is also part of the “Réseau hydrographique du Dropt” Natura 2000 site. The site’s name refers to the Dropt river network and highlights something different from the vineyard route. Two landscape connections therefore sit side by side: the panorama of vineyards and villages, and the commune’s inclusion in a site associated with the Dropt river network.

Retreats in Bonac

Simply Canvas Farm is located in Bonac, in Saint-Jean-de-Duras. The retreats focus on nature, mindfulness, meditation, mantra singing and dance. Getting to know edible forests and permaculture is also part of the programme. This brings together different approaches: meditation and mantra singing provide a meditative focus, while dance adds a movement-based element. Edible forests and permaculture extend the range of themes to include nature and cultivation.

If you are planning around a particular theme, keep in mind that individual programmes may change. For specific travel plans, check whether the focus you are interested in is offered on your intended dates. This lets you take the theme of a retreat into account when planning.

Wine and farm tradition

Visits to Domaine de Laplace may include a welcome in the wine cellar, a tour of the vineyards, explanations and a complimentary wine tasting. The Domaine has been a traditional farm for three generations; this history gives the business a distinct connection to its agricultural character. The route offers panoramic views, whereas the possible visit to Domaine de Laplace includes, among other things, explanations and a complimentary wine tasting for visitors.

Two or three “ferme buissonnière” days are held at Domaine de Laplace in summer. Exact dates may change. Visits may depend on an appointment or on changes to the farm’s operations. If you are planning a visit or one of the summer days, confirm the date and that it is going ahead in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.