Bordeaux Trip Overview
Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1999. You will be seduced by this walk in the pedestrian streets of the village of Moine Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage ..
Learn the history of the castles of the Pomerol appellations, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. Live the passion of the vineyard of their founders, descendants and new passionate owners.
Learn more about the different classifications of the Bordeaux vineyard, and the different winemaking techniques.
During the day, you will visit three Châteaux of different appellations around Saint-Émilion. Each visit will conclude with a tasting. And you will see some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus, in Pomerol.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Bordeaux, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified as World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1999. You will be seduced by this walk in the pedestrian streets of the village of Moine Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage ..
Learn the history of the castles of the Pomerol appellations, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion. Live the passion of the vineyard of their founders, descendants and new passionate owners.
Learn more about the different classifications of the Bordeaux vineyard, and the different winemaking techniques.
During the day, you will visit three Châteaux of different appellations around Saint-Émilion. Each visit will conclude with a tasting. And you will see some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus, in Pomerol.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Place de la Comedie, 33000, Bordeaux France
The starting point for your excursion, if you have not chosen to be picked up from your hotel.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Clos Fourtet, 1 Lieu Dit le Chatelet Sud, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
Your first visit of the day, around Saint-Émilion. The domain surrounded by its vineyards will welcome you to discover the secrets of the vine and the making of wine.
Your visit will conclude with a tasting of the estate’s wines.
(Example of visit. The castle visited may differ depending on the availability of the properties)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Office de Tourisme du Grand Saint-Emilionnais, Place des Creneaux Rue du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
You can stroll through the medieval village of the monk Émilion. The village located at the top of a hill, offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding vineyards. You will be able to appreciate the architectural richness of this heritage, which combines constructions made from the 11th century to the 21st century. You can admire the beauty of the hilly landscapes, covered with some of the most famous vineyards in the world. You will not resist taking out your cameras to keep a memory of these enchanting panoramas.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: La Terrasse Rouge, 1 La Dominique, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
This restaurant is surrounded by the most prestigious vineyards of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
The cuisine is simple but refined. The chef works with producers whose expertise guarantees fresh and quality local products.
The terrace, born from the design of Jean Nouvel, offers an exceptional view of the vineyards.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau Canon, Lieu Dit Saint Martin, Route du Milieu, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
You will discover a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion, Château Canon, built 250 years ago by the privateer Jacques Canon.
(Example of visit. The castle visited may differ depending on the availability of the properties)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Chateau Beauregard, 73 rue de Catusseau, 33500 Pomerol France
To conclude your day, you will visit Beauregard, which was one of the residences of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, at the time of the Crusades in the Holy Land.
The only battle, still waged today by the owners of the estate, is that which allows them each year to make one of the best wines of the Pomerol appellation.
(Example of visit. The castle visited may differ depending on the availability of the properties)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
