What to do

Guided tours of the city, discovering of the vineyard, museums, free activities...

ACCOMMODATION

RESTAURANTS

Wine bars, regional cuisine, brasseries, gastronomic restaurants, theme restaurants

DO SHOPPING

Wine shops, crafts-creation, art galleries, decoration, fancy foods...

GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS

We are THE Saint-Emilion specialists to organize your stay

Réalisation : HEURISKO

List of chateaus open to the public

WEEK-ENDS / GIFT IDEAS

Pass' Escapades The Package

TRADITIONS & HERITAGE

A short history A friendly spirit reigns The Jurade: an ancient tradition still very much alive A lasting gastronomic tradition The King's Castle Keep Brunet Gate and the Remparts The Collegiate Church and its Cloister The Monolithic Church and its Bell Tower The Great Wall The Wash Houses The Cordeliers Cloister The Cardinal Palace Gate and House de la Cadène The Ursulines' Convent Steep streets or Tertres The Market Hall

THE VINEYARD

Contrasting soils An international reputation A treat for the senses 2009: the 10th anniversary of listing By Unesco as a World Heritage Vignobles & Chais en Bordelais

LIST OF CHATEAUS

103 chateaus welcome you Chateaus : Complete list See on the chateaus' map Discover the vine & wine From generation to generation Exceptional Architecture Underground Quarries

SCHEDULE OF VISITS

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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103 châteaux welcome you

Winegrowers will be glad to show you around their cellars and share the secrets of their profession…
You will surely appreciate the privileged contact with a producer and learn a great deal about viticulture and winemaking. What better way to find out about an age-old and noble tradition, admire the remarkable architecture of wine châteaux, and discover underground quarries turned into wine cellars?

Visiting a wine estate is an enriching experience. Walking through the vines listening to a winegrower's explanations will enable you to become acquainted with viticultural methods, while a tour of the vatroom and barrel cellar, followed by tutored tasting, will provide a rare opportunity to discuss the nuts and bolts of winemaking with your host.