San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
Saint-Émilion could be the setting for a French romantic comedy where you eat divinely, drink magnificently, and everything is just perfect. The sun is shining, the churches are underground, the ‘chateaux’ are gorgeous, and there are 10,000 different types of wine. O.K.That’s exactly what we propose for our tour.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Saint-Émilion could be the setting for a French romantic comedy where you eat divinely, drink magnificently, and everything is just perfect. The sun is shining, the churches are underground, the ‘chateaux’ are gorgeous, and there are 10,000 different types of wine. O.K.That’s exactly what we propose for our tour.
Stop At: Point de vue, Unnamed Road, 33330, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
Saint-Émilion is a petit but incredibly picturesque town and UNESCO site in one – a real gem for wine, food and architecture lovers. We will stroll down the cobblestone lanes breathing in romantic atmosphere of this perfectly preserved medieval village to finally stop in a spectacular family-run ‘château’ which winemaking traditions date back to 17th century. Here we will take time to explore the impressive buildings, vineyards and taste three, Grand Cru Classé wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: La Cave Dourthe, D 243 Route de Libourne Chateau Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, 33330 Saint-Emilion France
Next we’ll sneak you into the back-office of a wine store and winery that belongs to a local family who devoted their life to understand wine from the region. There are around 60 (!) appellations that spread out on both banks of the rivers Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde. Over 10 000 different wines are produced here every year! And there is no better way to discover this diverse wine country then through a private, interactive class and wine tasting with a sommelier. You will try five, high quality wines from different Bordeaux AOCs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Armed with new knowledge on the intricacies of Bordeaux wine we will head to an excellent restaurant surrounded by the vineyards – place where the limestone walls of historic ‘château’ turn into raw and modern glass construction. The French have a real sense of terroir and their typical dishes rely heavily on local products. No difference here! You will have the opportunity to savour a four-course, seasonal market menu paired with three, local wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
