A day in Saint-Émilion and its Châteaux in a private tour (Van Luxe)

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Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, in 1999. You will be seduced by this walk in the pedestrian streets of the village of Monk Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage ..

Learn the history of the castles of the appellations of Pomerol, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. 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 be concluded with a tasting. And you’ll see some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus in Pomerol.

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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Bordeaux, France
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours



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Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, in 1999. You will be seduced by this walk in the pedestrian streets of the village of Monk Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage ..

Learn the history of the castles of the appellations of Pomerol, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. 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 be concluded with a tasting. And you’ll see some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus in Pomerol.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Place de la Comedie, 33000, Bordeaux France

The starting point of your tour, if you have not chosen to be picked up at 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 area surrounded by its vines will welcome you to discover the secrets of the vine and the making of wine.
Your visit will end with a tasting of the estate’s wines.

(Example of a 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: 2 hours

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-Émilion, Château Canon, built 250 years ago by the privateer Jacques Canon.
(Example of a 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 Saint John of Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades in the Holy Land.
The only battle, still fought today by the owners of the domain, is that which allows them each year to make one of the best wines of the Pomerol appellation.

(Example of a visit. The castle visited may differ depending on the availability of the properties)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes



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