Private Tour in St-Emilion: Tours of Grand Crus and the village

Overview

Enjoy a day of discovery in Saint-Émilion from the comfort of one of our luxury air-conditioned vehicles. During the journey your Personal Guide will give you information about one of the oldest wine regions in France. The Romans had already planted vines there. Discover the magnificent vineyards on the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles that make these appellations famous. We will book for you two tours and three tastings, to make you discover the prestigious domains of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. In each castle a Guide of the domain will give you a guided tour of the cellars, the vineyards, the cellar... Each visit will conclude with a tasting of the wines of the estate. This tasting will be an opportunity to better understand the link between the wine and its production terroir. Discover the cobblestone streets of the medieval village of St-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, and visit the Monolithic Church.

Itinerary

1. Place de la Comédie Bordeaux

   Usual starting point for this day of discovery of the right bank of the Bordeaux vineyards.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Saint-Emilion

   Visit the village of Saint-Émilion During your program, you will discover through the charming cobbled 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. You will discover how the religious practice and the vineyard are mixed and complement each other. You will relive the history of France, which has made this village an exceptional site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your stroll through the village, you can stop at one of the many wine merchant stalls to bring back bottles of your favorite châteaux.

   · 45 min

3. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion

   In the heart of the city, the monolithic church recalls the religious activity of the city in the Middle Ages and intrigues with its unusual design. If it reveals itself to the visitor by the position of a 68-metre-high bell tower, it then slips behind the elegance of three openings in the façade and an often closed Gothic portal. The church is as surprising as it is fragile!

   · 45 min· Admission not included

4. The first historic wine bar in Saint-Emilion, L’Envers du Décor was founded in 1987 by François des Ligneris and taken over in February 2017 by the Perse family, property owner of Château Pavie and the Inn de Pavia. Over the years, L’Envers du Décor, the emblematic restaurant of Saint-Emilion, has become the unmissable address of the village. The name of the restaurant is given as an example. The selected restaurant may differ depending on availability on that day. The restaurant chosen will offer equivalent services.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

5. Chateau de Sales

   Château de Sales is located northwest of the Pomerol appellation. With 47.60 hectares of vines, on the 90 hectares of the estate, the estate has the most important vineyard in the AOC Pomerol. The boundaries of the property are the same as in 1578 to within three hectares, lost during the revolution. Example of a visit. The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission not included

6. Chateau La Gaffeliere

   Château La Gaffelière first evokes a Grand Vin, the first Grand Cru Ranked since the origin of the Saint-Emilion Ranking in 1959. The vineyards have been present on the grounds of Château La Gaffelière since Galloman times as attested by numerous mosaics discovered by Count Leo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. Example of a visit. The tasting you will make depends on the availability of the castles.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

We take care of you at your place of residence, whether you are at the hotel in Bordeaux, or when getting off a cruise ship. Your guide will meet you there, with a tablet with your name on it.

How to use your ticket

Please let us know where you would like to be picked up. Please indicate the number of people who will participate, so that we can make reservations for the visits, and for the restaurant.

What to know before you go

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

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 8 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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