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Pro
great place for wine-tasting, fantastic entourage
Con
The weather is not very good for Photography
In a nutshell
A MUST if your in the region!
King_Golo Says: As Saint-Émilion is only a village, it can be easily discovered within a few hours. You might want to get some information beforehand at the somewhat oversized tourist information, but it is not exactly necessary. Nonetheless, the tourist information makes a good starting...
Remnant Wall of a Gothic Church
Roadquill Says: The ruins of a Dominican convent and church greet you at the entrance to St. Emilioin if you are coming from Libourne. This huge wall with the remains of three vaults was abandoned after the 100 Years War around 1,200. Now the vineyards come right up to the wall.
Roadquill Says: The Musee de Potterie located in the caves under St. Emilion is an interesting exhibition of the history of pottery in the region. There are many historical exhibits, including rectangular "plates" featuring scenes from medieval life through contemporary art pieces. The...
Belltower of the Monolithic Church
Roadquill Says: Built over the underground Monolithic Church, from the surface one does not even connect it with the Church. The view from the top provides wonderful panoramic views of St. Emilion and the nearby vineyards. Access costs 1.25E when you get the key from the tourist office. You...
Roadquill Says: Below the belltower and across from the entrance to the Monolithic Church is the cave of St. Emilion. St. Emilion developed a following when, as a monk in Britttany, while distributing misappropriated loaves of bread to the poor, he was caught, told to show the bread and the...
Roadquill Says: Under the hill upon which the town of St. Emilion sits is the Monolithic Church. As the hill was excavated for the limestone blocks needed to build the town, an underground church was created. Carvings on the walls add to the mystery. On the South ceiling is a carving of...
Roadquill Says: This old cloister was part of a long abandoned monastery. It is a little gem in a town so focused on wine, that stumbling upon it is a nice break. There is a nice little, understated wine bar adjunct.
Toyin Says: One thing that is unique to St Emilion is the architectural sites which for a long time was designed by men to blend in with the surrounding landscape.St Emilion is such a jewel of stones, in a natural settings of utmost beauty.
1 Review and 63 Opinions I took my husband here for a birthday lunnch and had reserved a room for the night. The restaurant...
1 Review and 52 Opinions Really lovely 5***** Hotel direct in the vineyards where you can walk through the vineyards to St....
O 3 Fountaines: O 3 Fountaines - Wine Bar
Roadquill Says: Not only is there a great selection of local wines by the glass, but the tables are made of old wine barrels. The setting is very open, with large beams, lots of air and space. The prices are very reasonable and you can get a very satisfying lunch and glass or two of...
Les Cordeliers: Les Cordeliers - Wine and light snacks
Roadquill Says: Located in part of the 16th century Cloitre des Cordeliers is a wine/drink/light snack shop where you can take a break in the remains of the cloister of the old monastery. The attitude is light and friendly in an informal atmosphere. They serve a selection of modestly priced...
L'envers du decor: crowded but satisfiying
PALLINA Says: Right in the central square of Saint Emilion, just 10 meters from the Tourist Office, this nice restaurant (and wine shop and library as well) offers a big interior gardens and a sharp services (waiters speak a funny French English but better than nothing). Dishes are...
Gypsystravels Says: Exploring St. Emilion is best by foot. There are narrow paved streets called tetres and small flights of steps called escalates which make it a bit hard to travel any other way. Bring some good walking shoes as St. Emilion is an elavate town and can only be reached by foot.
Gypsystravels Says: As we had hired a car for the week we would be traveling around France, we were able to arrive and leave at our lesiure. We arrived by car by late morning and spent the whole afternoon visiting the town.
Numerous wine shops: Wine Shops
Roadquill Says: There are numerous wine shops representing not only wines from the St. Emilion appellation, but all over the Bordeaux region. The shopkeepers are very knowledgable of their product. They also have the ability to ship to all corners of the world.
Wine School - Ecole Du Vin: Vignobles & Chateaux
ceswho Says: They will give a wine lessons as well as wine tasting, depending on how much time you have. All the wines grown in Saint Emilion. Depending on how much wine you order or the quality of . They shipped wines all over the world. You pay shipping and Handling. You also have to...
Roadquill Says: Near the top of the hill at St. Emilion are narrow, steep streets paved with cobblestones. You have to be very careful with your footing. Personally, I would not wear high heels. Interesting note about the cobblestones...... the area does not have natural cobblestones,...
Toyin Says: Vehicles wider than 2 meters are to be parked outside the town limits. Also, there are not many parking places in St Emilion, so you must be careful where you park your car. There are charges for parking in the main street, rue Guadet. It is also instructive to note that...
Toyin Says: Am not saying that this is a common occurence, but on this occassion we saw this "Lonely Dog" She seem to be missing, and seeking attention and peharps food, we played a bit, but she does not look very happy. So we left.
gwened Says: http://www.yellohvillage.fr/camping/yelloh_saint_emilionits the one my family uses in France for summer long vacation periods. We stayed normally by the beach in the Medoc using yellohvillages.Great organisation and sites you wont go wrong.Cheers family times on the beach...
Gypsystravels Says: I'm not sure what the name of these trees are but I found them to be quite interesting. I love trees and at any chance will try to photograph them.The trees looks like they belong in a haunted story book with its nobby trunks and stick like branches. I've seen these...
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Am not saying that this is a common occurence, but on this occassion we saw this "Lonely Dog" She seem to be missing, and seeking attention and peharps food, we...
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Q: is there any camp sites in or around this beautiful place
A: http://www.yellohvillage.fr/camping/yelloh_saint_emilion http://www.camping-saint-emilion.com/content/gb/pitches/41/ Haven't used this place but it looks impressive....
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Saint Emilion is renowned for wine, but it wasnt the wine that took me to this wined village. It was recommended by a friend who knows the place well to think it is good for the first trip in the new...
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When we drove up to St-Emilion it was luckily a very clear day. Cold, yes but dry and with a blue sky. So when we saw St-Emilion lying in the distance it became of great importance to find a good...
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Wine Shopping in lovely St. Emilion
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On and Off the Road in St. Emilion
St. Emilion is a gorgeous little town built on and out of the limestone hill it is situated on. As I rode up the hill the town was deceivingly hidden. It seemed like a very slight grade but once to......
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