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A day in Saint-Emilion in a small group (Electric Luxury Van)
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Highlights
Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our luxury van, air-conditioned with leather interior and electric.
Your personal guide will take advantage of the journey to tell you about one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France, already exploited by the Romans. You will discover the magnificent vineyards of the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles which make these appellations famous.
The visits have been reserved for you in areas of Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. Arriving at the castles, you will be taken for a guided tour of the cellars, the vines, the vat room... A tasting of the estate's wines will be offered to you at the end of each of the 3 visits. You will be introduced to tasting techniques, which will introduce your nose and taste buds to unsuspected sensations....
The cobbled streets will then open up to you, and you will marvel at the treasures of Saint-Émilion, and the heritage of its famous monk.
Itinerary
Place de la Comedie(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAs soon as you leave Bordeaux, you will discover the green countryside, and the multitude of plots of vines with evocative names. First the parcels of Entre-Deux-Mers between Garonne and Dordogne, then the appellations of Libournais, Pomerol, Lalande de Pomerol, Fronsac, and finally Saint-Émilion and its satellite appellations, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint- Georges Saint-Émilion, Lussac Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion. You will enjoy discovering these castles in the middle of the vineyards. You will be charmed by the beauty of this heritage, which since the French Revolution has continued to improve.Chateau Franc Mayne
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will take you to visit one of the magnificent castles for which the wines of Saint-Emilion are famous. Grape varieties, destemming, cuvaison, fermentation, fining... you will know everything about vinification, the different grape varieties used and the blended wines. You will be able to see that the modernism of today's cellars marries perfectly with ancestral working techniques in order to give birth, each year, to wonderful vintages, always having an assertive temperament. Château Franc-Mayne, by allowing you to visit the limestone plateau from the inside, will give you the keys to understanding the mineral notes of the Grands Crus of Saint-Emilion. This visit will conclude with a tasting of the estate's wines. During this tasting, you will be given valuable advice for aging, for your future purchases of Saint-Émilion wines. The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.Saint-Emilion
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit of the village of Saint-Émilion During your program, you will discover through the charming cobbled streets, the pretty little medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Your guide will tell you the many anecdotes and adventures of its long and tumultuous history. You will discover how much religious practice and the vine are intertwined and complement each other. You will relive the history of France, which has made this village an exceptional site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You won't be able to resist taking out your cameras to keep a souvenir of these enchanting panoramas.Le Jardin
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLunch will be offered to you in a charming restaurant, in the middle of the vineyards, very close to Saint-Emilion. The restaurant's traditional French cuisine will delight you. . The restaurant is given as an example. It is subject to change, depending on availability.Chateau La Croizille
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedIt is not one but two castles that you will visit here. 2 styles, 2 atmospheres and a breathtaking view. And tasting at the end of the visit of course. The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.Chateau Taillefer
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedFor this last visit, you will discover the Pomerol appellation. This chateau is owned by one of the most emblematic families of the appellation. Of course, your visit will end with a tasting of the estate's wines. The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.
What's included
INCLUDED
Bottled water
Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion and discovery of its cultural heritage
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation with your driver/guide
Visits and tastings in reserved chateaux.
Reserved lunch at a local restaurant, offering tasty regional cuisine. Two glasses of wine per person are included with the meal.
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Food and drinks other than those provided.
Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions other than those listed
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Children under the age of 18 cannot participate in wine tastings.
Location
Address
Bordeaux, France 33000
Provider
Bacchus Tours