This bucolic walk is perfect for nature lovers ... and wine lovers! It offers beautiful views over the vineyards and the Dordogne. It's also an opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of this region.
The stages
From the church gate, turn left and walk along the moat to the Ch. Canon gate.
At the Ch. Canon gate, go straight on along the low walls. At the end of the road, turn right at the stop sign for Ch. Belair Monange.
At the Ch. Canon gate, go straight on along the low walls. At the end of the road, turn right at the stop sign for Ch. Belair Monange.
At the stop sign, turn left towards Libourne and drive down the hill. At the bottom, turn right. Go straight on to visit the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion, otherwise turn left immediately.
At the stop sign, turn left towards Libourne and drive down the hill. At the bottom, turn right. Go straight on to visit the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion, otherwise turn left immediately.
Cross the railway line and go as far as the stop sign.
At the stop sign, cross the D670 and go straight on to the D19E1. Go through Bigaroux, in the direction of St-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens.
Pass Ch. Monbousquet and continue to Ch. Croix de Bertinat in St-Sulpice.
At the monument at the entrance to St-Sulpice, turn slightly left into rue de Bertinat.
At the stop sign, cross the road and take Rue de la Dordogne. Continue straight on towards Ch. Grand Baillarge and Ch. Bellerive.
At the stop sign, cross the road and take Rue de la Dordogne.
Continue straight on towards Ch. Grand Baillarge and Ch. Bellerive.
Go straight on to the crossroads at La Moulinate and Vignobles B.Xans and turn left.
Go straight on to the crossroads at La Moulinate and Vignobles B.Xans and turn left.
At the junction, turn right towards Grand Barrail and Vignobles Xans.
Join the Dordogne and turn left. Follow the river as far as Branne.
Go under the bridge and continue as far as the give-way. Turn left onto the D936 and cross the bridge. Turn left immediately after the bridge, towards the tourist office and Cabara, onto the D18.
Go under the bridge and continue as far as the give-way. Turn left onto the D936 and cross the bridge. Turn left immediately after the bridge, towards the tourist office and Cabara, onto the D18.
Go under the bridge and continue as far as the give-way. Turn left onto the D936 and cross the bridge. Turn left immediately after the bridge, towards the tourist office and Cabara, onto the D18.
Continue straight ahead on the D18 until you reach the junction with the D18E5. Turn left to follow Cabara.
Continue straight ahead on the D18 until you reach the junction with the D18E5. Turn left to follow Cabara.
Join the village of Cabara and walk along the Dordogne (picnic area) to the stop sign on the D18.
At the stop sign, turn left onto the D18 towards Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac.
At the stop sign, turn left onto the D18 towards Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac.
On entering Saint-Jean de Blaignac, turn left at the stop sign in the direction of Lavagnac. Cross the bridge.
On entering Saint-Jean de Blaignac, turn left at the stop sign in the direction of Lavagnac. Cross the bridge.
At Lavagnac, go through the village and turn right towards Sainte-Terre, near the Jardin de la Lamproie. Follow the Dordogne as far as Sainte-Terre.
At Lavagnac, go through the village and turn right towards Sainte-Terre, near the Jardin de la Lamproie. Follow the Dordogne as far as Sainte-Terre.
At the entrance to Ste-Terre, turn right onto the main road. Once in the village, turn left. Go past the church gate towards St-Pey- d'Armens.
Continue straight on and leave Sainte-Terre. After the exit sign, turn left towards Ch. Guillemin. Keep to the right for the next two crow's feet and go straight on until you reach the D936.
Continue straight on and leave Sainte-Terre. After the exit sign, turn left towards Ch. Guillemin. Keep to the right for the next two crow's feet and go straight on until you reach the D936.
Grand Saint-Emilionnais Tourist Office
Le Doyenné - Place des Créneaux
33330 SAINT-EMILION
