Saint-Emilion was founded in 8th century by the hermit monk Emilion who carved out a small cave home in the hill. This cave is only one of the underground attractions in Saint Emilion. Others include the monolithic church, the Chapelle de la Trinite, the catacombs, underground pottery museum, and the underground wine cave.
The medieval city of Saint Emilion and the surrounding wine area was clasified as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1999. This was the first time a winemaking region in the world had received the designation of a cultural landscape.
Saint Emilion is one of “the” most popular places to visit in France and over 1 million tourists from around the world seem to converge all at the same time in the summer – so try and visit in April or May, or September/October.
Saint Emilion is an exquisitely beautiful town with winding little streets sitting high on a hill with a spectacular view of the vineyards around and is known as 'the hill with a 1000 châteaux'. The underground areas are extraordinary, quiet and contemplative, dating back more than 1000 years. They give one quite a different perspective of this bustling and beautiful wine hub in Bordeaux.
Through a self-guided tour, come and discover the secrets of the Bordeaux wine trade and enjoy a two wine tasting and a presentation of the Bordeaux vineyard with your entry ticket.
Discover Margaux and its chateaux in an ideal setting to learn about wine growing and Bordeaux blends. Let yourself be tempted by the French art of living.
Discover the history and beauty of Dordogne on this private full-day tour tailor-made to suit your interests. See many castles scattered along the lazy weaving river, visit the famous prehistoric caves in Les Eyzies, and explore charming medieval towns.
Discover this unique Bordeaux wine tour that will head toward the charming village of St Emilion. Not only is the village famed for its wines, it is also one of the most beautiful villages in France
Experience the scenic splendor of Arcachon Bay on a full-day tour. Climb Europe's highest dune for panoramic views of Landes Forest, then discover the Arcachon town and finish with an oyster lunch.
Discover the 2 most famous wine-growing regions of Bordeaux, Médoc and Saint-Émilion, on a wine tasting tour to 3 wineries. Walk around a UNESCO-listed village and enjoy a picnic break in a Château.
Explore the wine-growing region of Medoc on a full-day tasting tour, and sample the best red wines in the area. Follow Medoc's famous Chateau Road, home to over 1,500 vineyards.
Discover the wines of the Bordeaux region on this half-day guided trip to Saint-Émilion. Visit the town and its vineyard, and stop at a château to enjoy a wine-tasting session.
Visit the prestigious wine region of St-Emilion on a tour of the village and the right bank of the Dordogne River from Bordeaux. Visit a Great Classified Growth estate for a wine tasting.
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