boasts a rich heritage, marked by the omnipresence of the vine and punctuated by the historic buildings that form the characteristic villages and hamlets of the area.
From the banks of the Dordogne to the limestone plateaux, the varied landscapes of the Grand Saint-Émilionnais will surprise you during your visit!
Romanesque, Gothic and monolithic churches dot the landscape like landmarks for visitors on a stroll, while the châteaux pop up here and there like a lovely unexpected surprise!
The preservation and promotion of this unique terroir and heritage make the Grand Saint-Émilionnais an exceptional area. So enjoy your discovery!
Belvès de Castillon
Belvès-de-Castillon is a municipality of the Great Saint-Emilion Area and a part of the Canton of Coteaux de Dordogne. It is located at about 10 km from Saint-Emilion and 16 km from Libourne, its area is 661 hectres. Today the town has 333 inhabitants, and they are called Belvésiens and Belvésiennes.
Francs
Francs is a town of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area and is also part of the Canton of North Libourne. It is 14km from Saint Emilion, on a hill culminating at 96 meters, and is spread over 359 hectares. Today the town has 190 inhabitants, called Francs
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac
Gardegan-et-Tourtirac is a town of the Great Saint-Emilion Area and part of the Canton of Coteaux de Dordogne. It is located 20 km east of Libourne and 11 km from Saint-Emilion. Its area is 960 ha. Today the town has 286 inhabitants, and they are known as Gardeganais and Gardeganaises.
LES ARTIGUES-DE-LUSSAC
Artigues-de-Lussac is a town belonging to the Canton of North Libourne and part of the community of villages of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area. Its area spread over 1016 hectares and is located 5 km from Saint-Emilion. Today the town has 1,101 inhabitants, called the Artiguais and Artiguaises.
LUSSAC
Lussac is a town of the Greater Saint-Emilion area and the head town of the Canton of North Libourne. It is 9 km from Saint Emilion and its area is 2,343 hectares. Today, the town has 1,269 residents, and they are called the Lussacais and Lussacaises.
Montagne
Montagne is a town of the Great Saint-Emilion Area and part of the Canton of North Libourne. The village is 97 meters above sea level and is located 6km from Saint-Emilion. Its area is 2,670 ha. Today, the town has 1,542 inhabitants called the Montagnais and the Montagnaises.
Néac
Néac is a town of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area and part of the Canton of North Libourne. Located 10 km from Libourne, it is also located 10 km from Saint-Emilion, on a hill that stands at 54 meters high, its area is 688 ha. Today the town has 377 inhabitants, and they are called Néacais and Néacaises.
Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps
Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps is a town of the Great Saint-Emilion Area and belongs to the Canton of North Libourne. Located in the district of Libourne, it is 16 km from Saint-Émilion and has an area of 1,432 ha. Today the town has 724 inhabitants, and these are called the Petits-Palaisiens and Petits-Palaisiennes.
PUISSEGUIN
Puisseguin is a town of the Great Saint-Emilion Area part of the canton of North Libourne. It is located at 7.4 km from Saint-Émilion and its area is 1,725 hectares. Today the town has 873 inhabitants, and they are called the Puisseguinais and the Puisseguinaises.
Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes is a town in the Canton of North Libourne and part of 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. It also belongs to the Community of the municipalities of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area. Its area is 780 ha and is located near Saint-Emilion (2 km). The town now has 443 inhabitants, called the Saint-Christophais.
SAINT-CIBARD
Saint-Cibard is a town of the Great Saint-Emilion Area part of the Canton of North Libourne. It is located on the crest line between the valleys of the Dordogne and the Isle at 108 meters above sea level and 15 km east of Saint-Emilion. Its area is 354 ha. Today the town has 179 inhabitants. The municipality gets its economy mainly on its agricultural and crafts.
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Emilion is a town belonging to the Canton of the Coteaux of Dordogne and part of 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. It also belongs to the community of villages of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area. Located 40 km north-east of Bordeaux and 8 km from Libourne, it stands on the hillside north of the Dordogne valley. The town now has 1,876 inhabitants, including 200 intramural, called Saint-Emilionnais and Saint-Émilionnaises.
This is a historic village surrounded by vineyards, internationally renowned, visited by over a million tourists each year. It is part of the former Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion, territory on the list of World Heritage Sites since 1999 for its cultural landscapes.
Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse is a municipality in the Coteaux de Dordogne Canton and part of 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. Its area is 710 ha, and is located at 5 km from Saint-Émilion. The town now has 249 inhabitants, called Stéphanois. Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse is twinned with the city of Framsden in UK.
Saint-Genès-de-Castillon
Saint-Genès-de-Castillon is located 50 km north east of Bordeaux, 7 km east of Saint-Emilion and 7 km north of Castillon-la-Bataille. The town is part of the Canton of Coteaux de Dordogne.
The area of the town is 680 ha; its territory lies at an altitude between 32 and 98 meters, but the majority remains above 90 meters. It is its hilly nature of its relief that allows Saint-Genès-de-Castillon to offer beautiful panoramic views.
They are 394 inhabitants and they are called Saint-Genésiens and Saint-Genésiennes.
Saint-Hippolyte
Saint-Hippolyte is a small town located in the hills of the Greater Saint-Emilion Area, belonging to the Dordogne Coteaux Canton and part of the 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. Its area is 444 hectares and it is located 4.6 km from Saint-Emilion and 10 km from Libourne. The town now has 138 inhabitants, called Hippolytains.
Saint-Hippolyte has remarkable architectural on the Ferrand plateau which is overlooking the Dordogne valley.
Saint-Laurent-des-Combes
Saint-Laurent-des-Combes is a town of 262 inhabitants, part of the Saint Emilion Jurisdiction in the Canton Coteaux de Dordogne, it is located 3km south east of Saint-Emilion on high lands, over 300 m above sea level. its surface area is 386 hectares. Its inhabitants are called the Saints-Laurentais.
Saint-Pey-d’Armens
Saint-Pey-d'Armens is a village in the Canton Coteaux de Dordogne and part of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion that is listed as world heritage landscape by UNESCO.
The municipality covers 420 hectares, and more than three quarters of this area - extending on both sides of the RD936 - is occupied by extensive vineyards. It is located 7.5 km from Saint-Emilion and 12 km from Libourne. The town has 203 inhabitants, called Peyrelais and Peyrelaises.
Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguilhe
Saint Philippe d'Aiguilhe is a small town of 373 inhabitants located to the east of Libourne, in the Canton of Coteaux de Dordogne. Its inhabitants are called the Saints-Philippois or Saints-Philippoises.
Covering a area of 587 hectares, it is mainly surrounded by the vineyards of the Côtes de Castillon and Puisseguin.
Located 13 km from Saint-Emilion, the town is crossed by the county road RD 123 between Castillon-la-Bataille and Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle. in the centre of the town, there is the romanesque Saint-Philippe’s church and a multi-service business (grocery, restaurant, bakery), Town Hall, a Post Office, a school, a multipurpose hall, a stadium and finally a tennis court.
Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens is a town situated along the Dordogne for about 10 kilometers, and belonging to the Canton Coteaux de Dordogne. One of eight town forming part of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999 for its historical vineyard landscape. Its area is 1,817 hectares and its located 5 kilometers from Saint-Emilion. The town now has 1,379 inhabitants, called the Saint-Sulpiciens.
SAINTE-TERRE
Sainte-Terre is a town in the Greater Saint-Emilion Area and it is also part of the Canton of Coteaux de Dordogne. Its area is 139 ha, and is located 8 km from Saint-Émilion. Today the town has 1,891 inhabitants, called the Saint-Terrois and Sainte-Terroises.
TAYAC
Tayac is a town situated on the edge of a loop of the Dordogne, belonging to the Canton of North Libourne and part of the 22 villages of the community of parishes of the Greater Saint-Emilion. Its area is 722 hectares and it is located 13 kilometers from Saint Emilion and 18 kilometers from Libourne. The town now has 131 inhabitants, called Tayacais and Tayacaises
VIGNONET
Vignonet is a town situated on the edge of a loop of the Dordogne River, belonging to the Coteaux of Dordogne’s Canton and part of 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion and site listed as world heritage by UNESCO. Its area is 415 hectares and its located 7 km from Saint-Emilion and 12 km from Libourne. The town now has 495 inhabitants, called Vinitais and Vinitaises.
Grand Saint-Emilionnais Tourist Office
Le Doyenné - Place des Créneaux
33330 SAINT-EMILION
