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Pilgrims and Wine: A Self-Guided Tour of Saint Émilion’s Secrets

Saint-Emilion from VoiceMap Audio Tours
  • Duration1h 30m
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Audio Guides

Overview

Saint-Émilion rises from a limestone plateau where medieval pilgrims once sought miracles and modern visitors hunt down the perfect glass of wine. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how an 8th century hermit’s cave became the foundation for Europe’s most extraordinary underground church and the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage wine region.

The tour starts at the iconic Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, a cathedral-sized hollow carved directly into the cliff, where you’ll trace the area’s evolution from a spiritual retreat to a prosperous medieval commune. You’ll also Saint-Émilion Collegial Catholic Church at Saint-Émilion, where canons once lived, prayed, and shaped the town’s spiritual life.

I’ll show you about Saint-Émilion’s dual identity, with over 800 wineries occupying the same terroir that sustained medieval monasteries. The tour ends at the peaceful ruins of the Cloître des Cordeliers, where sparkling wine ages in limestone caves three kilometers deep.

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What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

  • App for Android and iOS

  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

  • Directions to the starting point so that when youu2019re in the right place, the tour will start

What's Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones

  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Itinerary

  • Youu2019ll catch a glimpse of Chu00e2teau Ausone, a prestigious Saint-u00c9milion estate renowned for its exceptional Bordeaux wines. Please note that admission to the chu00e2teau and any tastings or activities are not included in this tour.

  • Youu2019ll pass by the Tour du Roy, a historic stone tower in Saint-u00c9milion once used for defensive and ceremonial purposes. Please note that admission to the tower is not included in this tour.

  • Youu2019ll pass by the Couvent des Jacobins, a historic Dominican convent in Saint-u00c9milion now known for its vineyard and wine production. Please note that admission to the convent and any related activities are not included in this tour.

  • Youu2019ll catch a glimpse of the Clou00eetre des Cordeliers, a former Franciscan monastery in Saint-u00c9milion now famed for its sparkling wines and peaceful gardens. Please note that admission and any related activities are not included in this tour.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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