There can be no better place to start a visit to this attractive region than at Saint Émilion, home of the Merlot grape, which produces a delicious, rich wine.
Enjoy views of the vines on the hill, leading up to Saint Émilion's 13th Century town walls and moat. Explore the town with your guide to capture its highlights, including the ramparts, the Collegiale church and the marketplace.
Stroll around the streets of this charming medieval village, and you’ll see the Cadene gate and the King's Tower. To further enhance your tour, enjoy a little train ride through its vineyards, passing by famous wine estates uch as Château Trottevieille and Château Angelus.
Have your camera at the ready, for a short photo stop at Château Rochebelle, which offers great panoramic views of Saint Émilion village cloister, the vines and the valley of the Dordogne River.
Before returning to pier, you’ll have some free time to explore, shop for souvenirs or just sit and relax in one of the many street cafés and watch the world go by.
Essential information
This excursion operates by coach and by little train. There is approximately 1½ hours’ total walking on this tour. It is mainly flat in the upper part of Saint Émilion, and uneven and hilly in the lower part of the village. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. The little train ride is approximately 35 minutes. The order of sites visited may vary.