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You can see these items and buy them online at: http://boutique.tourisme-saint-emilion.com

Selected products and souvenirs associated with Saint-Emilion

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KEY & PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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However much time you have available to discover saint-emilion, you will find the suggested tours in this Pocket Guide very useful to take advantage of all this amazing region has to offer.

the tourist office of the Jurisdiction of saint-emilion has a rich and varied programme of activities: tours of historic buildings, visits to wine estates, and savouring gourmet delights. there is something for everyone in saint-emilion!

whether you are on your own or on a guided tour, and whatever form of transport you prefer, we cordially invite you to discover the wonderful architectural heritage of saint-emilion and its surrounding area, listed as a world heritage site by unesCo ten years ago this year!

we have listed all our 2009 partners (hotels, restaurants, meals, wine chateaus, and boutiques) in a single practical guide.

Please feel free to ask for it at reception.

we very much hope you enjoy your visit to saint-emilion!

The Tourist Office Team

Guided tour

self-guided tour

reservations not necessary

reservations necessary

duration

on foot

By bike

with your own car

By coach

in french, with simultaneous interpreting in english

in french

in english

limited number of openings

tickets available at the tourist office

secure payment over the web site

Gift idea

theme: architectural heritage / medieval village

theme: wine / wine country

Prices: adults

Prices: reduced

Prices: children (free for children under 6 - free for children under 12)

Prices: couple

tours every day

Please contact us

no tours

reservations close at the end of the previous day

Presence of an adult is mandatory

The guided tours offered by the Tourist Office take place in French and/or in English. Some of them may also be led in Spanish, German and Italian with prior reservation. Please contact us.

LEGAL INFORMATIONThe abuse of alcohol is dangerous To your healTh. please consume in moderaTion.some of the information in this guide is supplied by our partners, for which they are solely responsible. all the prices in the guide are for 2009. They are also non-binding and indicative only.publisher: office de Tourisme de la Jurisdiction de saint-emilionphotos: anne lanta – conseil des Vins de saint-emilion - X / graphics: agence heurisko - istockTranslation: aquitaine Traduction / copywriting: lyvia palay / printing: imprim’33 / paper made from pefc-certified wood

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45 minutE tour of monumEntS carvEd out of Solid rock

thE bEll towEr of thE monolithic church

la tour du châtEau du roy (the King’s Castle Keep)

this guided tour explains the background of saint-emilion’s unique underground monuments.the tour covers several centuries of history and legend from the time of the monk emilion to the carving out of the amazing monolithic church. You will be able to see paintings in the Chapelle de la trinité and learn the secrets of the catacombs. this visit to four major monuments amounts to a condensed history of saint-emilion!

Group rates: on request. This tour can be given to private groups every day of the week, all year long, by appointment.Please feel free to ask for details.

6,50 €

3,90 €

Children under 12 (accompanied by their parents) = free

45min

it is well worth the effort to climb the 196 steps to the top of the monolithic Church bell tower (68 metres tall!).once you’ve caught your breath, you can admire a stupendous panoramic view encompassing not only the roofs of the medieval village, but also the entire region…

1 €

Children under 6 = free

this well-preserved 13th century keep is well worth discovering! a key part of the medieval town’s defence system, the tour du roy is now famous as the venue for the «Judgement of the new wine» in June and the vintage Banns in september. all year long, visitors to saint-emilion are welcome to admire a magnificent view of the town… after climbing up the 118 steps.

1 €

Children under 6 = free

underGroundSAINT-EMILION

saint-emilion from on hiGhA NATuRAL HIgH!

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the vineYards of saint-emilion

A WORLD HERITAgE SITE historiCSAINT-EMILION

this tour enables visitors to discover the outstandingly beautiful vine-covered saint-emilion countryside (as well as tour a wine estate).the Jurisdiction of saint-emilion was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in december 1999 in honour of its historic vineyard landscape.while you are admiring the scenery from a coach, your guide will describe the characteristics of saint-emilion wine, its history, châteaux, vines, and the expertise of its winegrowers. the tour includes a visit to an estate, where you will meet the winegrower. of course, you will be able to taste the wine there as well!

may (except during «open doors»): 2:00 pm from June to september: 2:00 pm

18 € Combined with Underground St-Emilion tour on the same day: 21 €

32 € Combined with Underground St-Emilion tour on the same day: 40 €

16 €

Children under 12: free

2h30 à 3h00

follow the guide up and down tertres and escalettes (local name for narrow cobblestone streets at a steep angle) from the cloisters of the collegial church to the town ramparts to discover saint-emilion in an unusual way.

this itinerary is ideal for understanding the way the town developed from ancient times to the present. a visit to saint-emilion’s underground monuments (the hermitage, Chapelle de la trinité, the catacombs, and the monloithic Church) is included on the tour.Group rates: on request. This tour can be given to private groups every day of the week, all year long. Please feel free to ask for details.

school holidays in april: 2:00 pm may: 11:00 am from June to september: 11:00 am from april to mid november: 11:00 am (except on Saturday in April and May)

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6 €

Free for children under 12

1h30

diScovEr thE Saint-Emilion winE country 1 ½ hourS to undErStand thE town’S hiStory and dEvElopmEnt

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the walkOF THE MONTH

vineYard TOuR

You can discover or re-discover the beauty of the Jurisdiction of saint-emilion one sunday a month.

during this walk through the vineyards, your guide will help you to understand the subtleties of the landscape – which has been listed as a world heritage site by unesCo.

You will also be welcomed at a wine estate for a tour and tasting.

Please make sure to bring a picnic lunch.

in the afternoon, there will be plenty of time to return to the village of saint-emilion to admire its wonderful architectural heritage.walking: a great way of getting to know saint-emilion!

Dates: 19/04, 17/05, 14/06, 13/09, and 11/10Leaves at 9:30 am from the Tourist Office

35 €

60 €

30 €

Children under 12: free / 12-17 year-olds: 15 €

One day

this tour leaves from the medieval village for a walk though the outstandingly beautiful countryside of the Jurisdiction de saint-emilion.

what could be more natural and relaxing than sauntering through the vineyards?

along the way, your guide will take you to see a winegrower who will be glad to pour you a taste of his wine.

from may 24th to september 27th (except on Sundays when the Walk of the month is scheduled) July/august

12 €

20 €

10 €

Children under 12: free

2h30

thE footpathS of Saint-Emilion lEt’S go on a walk through thE vinES…

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a treasure huntWITH ROBIN

raConte-moi SAINT-éMILION

a treasure hunt for children 5-12.

mischievous robin invites your children to discover saint-emilion and its history while answering a few riddles and drawing sketches.

For more information: www.surlespistesderobin.comCome and ask your road book at the Tourist Office

Free

Free

1hour

telling history through the eyes of Pierre, an apprentice stone cutter, the guide will help children to discover daily life in the middle ages, the important role of fortifications and, of course, the intricacies of stone cutting. a fun and educational children’s tour of saint-emilion’s architectural heritage.

4 €

4 € (For children 5-12)

1hour maximum

rEcrEation in Saint-Emilion thE childrEn’S tour!

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saturdaYsWITH AN OENOLOgIST

saint-émilion A uNESCO WORLD HERITAgE SITE

one should always speak of the wines of saint-emilion (in the plural, rather than the singular), since the diversity is simply amazing. there is a wonderful opportunity to learn about them, and how to appreciate them, in the region of production at tutored tastings taught by wine professionals. during this daylong course, an oenologist will introduce you to the subtleties of saint-emilion. You will also enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the medieval village, discover the town’s underground architectural heritage, and be welcomed by a winegrower, who will be glad to share the secrets of his profession with you. this course has been designed to be worthwhile to both beginners and connoisseurs alike.a great gift idea!

It is possible to reserve on the same day (by 10:30 am).Payment obligatory when booking.

from march 21st to november 14th

from april 4th to september 26th

75 €

One day

this full-day tour is devoted to discovering the village, the vineyards, the listed unesCo landscape, and the wines of saint-emilion, including a light meal with a winegrower. Your guide will accompany you in a coach to a wine château, where you will be given a tour. afterward, the owner will welcome you to share a simple lunch of regional delicatessen meats, salads, cold meats, cheese, and fruit, during which he will conduct a tutored tasting of 3 of his wines. while on your way back to the village of saint-emilion, your guide will describe the landscape listed as a world heritage site by unesCo.once back in the town of saint-emilion, you will be free to discover its beautiful architectural heritage. Payment obligatory when booking. Departure possible from Bordeaux: discover Bordeaux’s various districts and monuments in an open-air bus. The city of Bordeaux was also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For further information: www.bordeaux-tourisme.com

from may 8th to october 23rd

Leaving from Saint Emilion: 70 € Leaving from Bordeaux: 90 €6h

1 day in-dEpth courSE about thE winES of Saint-Emilion fridayS with thE winEgrowEr in Saint-Emilion

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saint-emilion’s ARCHITECTuRAL HERITAgE

saint-emilion is equally beautiful when the sun sets, but in a different way. the tourist office offers the services of a guide to take you around the town and visit underground monuments.

saint-emilion will unveil its hidden charms and mysteries by starlight.

Torches (flashlights) suppliedTickets on sale at 9:30 pm at the Tourist Office

July/august: 10:00 pm

13 €

8 €

Free for children under 12

2 hours

You can discover the amazing history and architectural heritage of saint-emilion one sunday a month.the town’s superb medieval streets, buildings, and monuments are extremely well-preserved. the best way to learn about them is to go on a tour with a professional guide. what better way to visit old churches, ramparts, underground monuments, etc.? this is the most complete tour of saint-emilion’s architectural, religious, and military heritage.

Dates: 26/04, 31/05, 28/06, 26/07, 30/08 and 27/09. All year long, every day of the year, by appointment. Private tours possible by appointment. Group rates available, please contact us for further information.

15 €

8 €

Free for children under 12

2 ½ - 3 hours

anothEr way of SEEing Saint-Emilion EvEn if you think you alrEady know Saint-Emilion, thiS tour will introducE you to nEw and unuSual facEtS

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CYClinG throuGh THE WINE COuNTRY

audio-Guide DISCOVERINg SAINT-EMILIONuNESCO WORLD HERITAgE SITE AT YOuR OWN PACE

discover the wine country and famous châteaux in an unusual and convivial way: by bike! You will surely appreciate the beautiful landscape (listed as a world heritage site by unesCo) from one of the most environmentally-friendly forms of transport there is.the itineraries chosen by our guides are not challenging, but will nevertheless provide you with some healthy exercise.

Plastic coated map (can be worn around the neck): 1.50 €Cost of hiring a bicycle:½ day: 12 €Full day: 15 €

discover the secrets and the beautiful countryside of the Jurisdiction of saint-emilion – whose landscape and architectural heritage were recognised as a world heritage site by unesCo – with visits to 8 different sites.

2 possibilities:

› if you have an internet connexion and a satnav (GPs), download the itinerary free of charge at www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com

› otherwise, bring your satnav to the tourist office

«In order to know the world, you have merely to listen to it» amin maaloUf

Cost of renting satnav: 6 €/day

At your own pace

why not go on an advEnturE? touring Saint-Emilion with gpS: tradition and modErnity

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A few examples of what we are able to offer:

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You are a: › private individual› family› group of friends › association,› company › coach firm› travel agency

We are THE Saint-Emilion specialists

We offer:› private tours on the themes of saint-emilion’s architectural

heritage and wine› ala meals in prestigious wine châteaux › appointments at over 100 wine estates and the possibility of

tasting outstanding wines › the organisation of seminars and meetings› weekends for two or more people to discover the

architectural heritage and landscape listed as a world heritage site by unseCo

o La Journée Viticole (one-day wine tour)this day-long programme lasting from 11 am to 6 pm (including lunch) to become acquainted with the wines of saint-emilion.from 125 € to 196 € per person (depending on the number of participants) o En Compagnie de Bacchus (two-day wine tour)this two-day programme covers wine, oenology, and architecture, as well as meals in traditional restaurants in the heart of saint-emilion (price includes tours, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 night in a guest house).from 235 € to 320 € per person (depending on the number of participants) o Sur les Traces du Vigneron Gourmand (luxury wine and food extravaganza)2 days to learn all you need to know about the wines of saint-emilion and how to taste them. this programme also features meals at the finest restaurants in saint-emilion, including l’hostellerie de Plaisance, cited in leading gastronomic guides (price includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and one night in a guest house).from 470 € to 520 € per person (depending on the number of participants) These exclusive programmes include commentary by a guide from the Tourist Office and are available all year long (by appointment only).More information in the brochure: SAINT EMILION 2009 En Toute Intimité (the 2009 Intimate Guide to Saint-Emilion) If you are organising a trip for 10 people or more, please be sure to ask for our 2009 «GROUP» brochure: with specific programmes: Journée entre Pierre et Vin (a day of architecture and wine), hikes with a picnic lunch, UNESCO tour (Romanesque architecture and the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela), «Cellar Master» Day, etc.

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PACKAgES

devised by a team of professionals who know and love the saint-emilion region, this fabulous daylong option revolves around the theme of wine – an ideal opportunity to discover, learn, and communicate.

The day includes 4 separate parts:› a private course on winemaking in a small dedicated

room, accompanied by an introduction to wine tasting› a gourmet lunch in a great restaurant we have chosen on

your behalf› a special tour and tasting at one of the most prestigious

classified great growths of saint-emilion › a fabulous tasting of old vintages of the greatest wines of

Bordeaux

Minimum 2 peopleFrom Monday to Saturday

345 €

Full-day programme

prEStigE and gaStronomy for privatE groupS

introduCtionTO WINE TASTINg

intimidated by the prospect of tasting Bordeaux wines? then come and see us at the ecole du vin de saint-emilion and spend an enjoyable and unforgettable time discovering them! the wine school offers introductory courses every day, monday to saturday, from april to october: 11 am to 12:45 pm (except for the summer months – please check with us first). Please think to book ahead as the number of openings is limited!

Information and reservations: Vignobles & Châteaux - 4, rue du Clocher 33330 Saint-Emilion 05 57 24 61 01 05 57 74 43 02 www.ecole-vin-saint-emilion.com

29 €

Group rate on request

taste the wines of saint-emilion, lussaC saint-emilion and PuisseGuin saint-emilion. the maison du vin de saint-emilion offers introductory wine tasting courses in french and english conducted by an oenologist at the ecole du vin.For individuals: courses every day from 11 am to 12:30 pm, from mid-July to mid-September. Registration: either at the Maison du Vin or by telephone. For groups (10-34 people): information and reservations by telephone. Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion – Place Pierre Meyrat 05 57 55 50 55 www.vins-saint-emilion.com

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tourS o VISIT OF THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

stroll around the town and admire the monuments: cloisters, collegial church, small and large washhouses, etc. walk along ancient cobblestone streets (called tertres and escalettes locally). take in the breathtaking panoramic view from Place du Clocher…

o VISITS TO WINE ESTATES

the 2009 tourist office «Practical Guide» includes 93 wine producing estates open to the public. these are divided into 4 categories:› discovering viticulture and winemaking › from generation to generation › remarkable architecture › underground quarries this guide is available at the tourist office reception desk.in order to visit the estate of your choice, please think to contact the winegrower in advance!

o FOOTPATHS

discover the beautiful vineyards of saint-emilion at your own pace.ask for a map of footpaths at the tourist office reception desk.Please bear in mind that this vineyard landscape is the first in the world to have been listed as a world heritage site by unesCo.

o L’ESPACE SAINT-EMILION (free entry)

this interactive area features a video entitled «discovering the wines and vines of saint-emilion» and a permanent exhibition entitled «the four seasons of viticulture and winemaking», including a photo display and explanations. an «aroma table» also tests your sensitivity to aromas found in saint-emilion wines: for both children and adults. Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion – Place Pierre Meyrat 05 57 55 50 55 www.vins-saint-emilion.com

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this outstanding exhibition features 20 centuries of aquitaine pottery in a quarry from which stone was extracted to build the town ramparts in the 12th and 13th centuries, and which now houses a display of works by world-renowned contemporary ceramists (some items also for sale).Musée souterrain de la poterie Les Hospices de la Madeleine - 21 rue André Loiseau - 33330 Saint-Emilion 05 57 24 60 93 05 57 24 60 93 www.saint-emilion-museepoterie.fr stemilion-museepoterie@orange.frOpen EVERY DAY from 10 am to 6 pm - Groups of up to 40 people accepted

5 € 1hour (Duration of group visit)

2,50 € Students and groups (12 people or more)

Free for children under 12

anthony creates beautiful blown glass items right in front of you in his workshop-boutique near saint-emilion. these add a unique and very personal touch to your interior decoration.Open from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 12 noon and 2-6 pm. Sunday and public holidays from 2:30 to 6 pm (also closed on Sunday up to – and including – the 8th of March 2009). Closed on Monday and Tuesday except from June to September, at which time the workshop-boutique is open in the afternoon from 2:30 to 6. Atelier – Boutique 25 bis, le bourg 33330 Saint-Christophe des Bardes 05 57 24 98 77 05 57 24 98 66 www.verreriedesvignobles.fr

Free for individuals

Groups: please contact us

undErground pottEry muSEum

la vErrEriE dES vignoblES

located in the village of montagne (4 km from saint-emilion), the ecomuseum is an unusual and dynamic way of discovering the tradition of viticulture and winemaking in the libourne region. exhibits reflect social history, traditions, science and techniques, etc.

Open every day from 01/04 to 11/11 (10 am to 12 noon, and 2-6 pm)Also open all year long by appointment for groups, except from 15/12 to 15/01

45, le Bourg – 33570 Montagne 05 57 74 56 89 05 57 55 21 01 ecomusee-libournais@orange.fr www.ecomusee-libournais.com

this tourist train goes through the vineyards, with commentary in french, english, and German.Tours every day from mid-April to mid-November Departure times: 10:30 am – 11:15 am – 12 noon – 2 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm – 5 pm – 5:45 pm – 6:30 pmDeparture and ticket sales near the collegial church 05 57 51 30 71 / 06 07 32 37 94 faniest@wanadoo.fr www.visite-saint-emilion.com

6 € 35 min

5 € : 3 to 13 Group rates on request

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a town

for all SEaSonS

saint-emilion is a wonderful place to discover cultural events, local traditions and, above all, vineyard operations specific to each season.

for instance, you can take advantage of vintage workshops at harvest time to learn the winemaker’s art.

or enjoy a tasting on a beautiful summer’s evening, and discuss the wine with the person who made it.

why not combine culture and pleasure by sipping a glass of mulled wine after visiting the medieval village in winter?

and you can always take a course on wine blending, and produce your own tailor-made blend!

in short, there is much to gain by being in tune saint-emilion’s age-old link with wines and vines.

also not to miss: the nuit du Patrimoine (architectural heritage evening), during which Bordeaux and saint-emilion, both of which are unesCo world heritage sites, will showcase their monuments. the evening ends with a magnificent firework display.

for further information, please contact the tourist office or see our web site: www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com

The Tourist Office promotes special events in the Jurisdiction all year long:

o «open doors» at saint-emilion wine châteaux: 1-3 may

o 3rd european Philosophy festival: 30-31 may: «Global and universal»

o Jurade celebrations: 20 June / 13 september

o fête du saint emilion: 19, 20 and 21 June

o Cyclotour: saturday, 4 July

o nuit du Patrimoine: 19 september in the framework of european architectural heritage days: 19 and 20 september

o les Grandes heures de saint-emilion 2009: the firebird – music and wine in saint-emilion wine châteaux

o re-enactment of the Battle of Castillon: July/august

o les Collégiades festival: march to december – numerous concerts, revolving mainly around organ music

as well as many other events…

SPECIAL EVENTS

Complete programme at: