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A day in Saint-Emilion tours and tastings included

Bordeaux, France
8h30DurationNo ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel through the Saint-Emilion wine region in an electric luxury van with air conditioning and leather seats. A personal guide will share insights about one of France's oldest wine areas, known for its Roman history. You will visit renowned vineyards and castles along the right bank of the Garonne. Two estate visits in Saint-Emilion or Pomerol are included, featuring guided tours of the cellars, vineyards, and winery, along with wine tastings at each location. After the tours, you can explore the cobbled streets of Saint-Émilion and appreciate its historical treasures.

Itinerary

1

Place de la Comedie

As soon as you leave Bordeaux, you will discover the green countryside, and the multitude of plots of vines with evocative names. First the parcels of Entre-Deux-Mers between Garonne and Dordogne, then the appellations of Libournais, Pomerol, Lalande de Pomerol, Fronsac, and finally Saint-Émilion and its satellite appellations, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint- Georges Saint-Émilion, Lussac Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion. You will enjoy discovering these castles in the middle of the vineyards. You will be charmed by the beauty of this heritage, which since the French Revolution has continued to improve.

2

Saint-Emilion

1st castle: We will take you to visit one of the magnificent castles that make the Saint-Emilion wines famous. Grapes, trimming, vatting, fermentation, gluing... you will know all about winemaking, the different varieties used and blending wines. You will see that the modernism of today’s cellars blends perfectly with ancestral working techniques in order to give birth, each year, to wonderful vintages, always having a strong temperament. This tour will conclude with a tasting of the wines of the property. During this tasting you will be given valuable advice on guarding, for your future purchases of Saint-Émilion wines.

3

Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion

Visit of the Monolithic Church and walk in the village of Saint-Émilion You will discover through the charming cobblestone streets, the pretty little medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Your Guide will tell you the many anecdotes and adventures of its long and tumultuous history. To complete your visit to this exceptional UNESCO World Heritage site, you will discover the Monolithic Church, and the underground under the village.

4

Chateau La Croizille

It is not one but two castles that you will visit here. 2 styles, 2 atmospheres and a breathtaking view. And tasting at the end of the visit of course. The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.

5

Chateau Taillefer

For this last visit, you will discover the Pomerol appellation. This chateau is owned by one of the most emblematic families of the appellation. Of course, your visit will end with a tasting of the estate's wines. The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.

What's included / not included

Round trip transport in luxury air-conditioned vanBottled waterGuided walking tour of Saint-EmilionVisit of the Monolithic ChurchVisits and tastings in reserved chateaux.
GratuitiesFood and drinks other than those provided.Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions other than those listed

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
  • Children under the age of 18 cannot participate in wine tastings.

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