Departure by coach from Libourne for the excursion to Saint-Emilion. Guided tour of the underground monuments in Saint-Emilion village. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the medieval town. You will then visit an exceptional troglodytic site with, undoubtedly, its most original monument, the Monolithic church. Hewn entirely in limestone, it is the largest in Europe. You will then depart for a visit of a family-owned wine-growing estate, where you will be welcomed by the owner, who will explain the stages of the wine-making process in Saint-Emilion. A commented wine-tasting* session will complete the visit. Return to Libourne by coach.
PLEASE NOTE
- The tour will take place entirely on foot, so wear sturdy shoes
- The visit of the underground sites involves certain rooms which may be poorly lit and confined.
- *alcohol abuse is dangerous to your heath, consume with moderation.
- The order of visits can be modified.
- Times are approximate.
Departure by coach from Libourne for the excursion to Saint-Emilion. Guided tour of the underground monuments in Saint-Emilion village. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the medieval town. You will then visit an exceptional troglodytic site with, undoubtedly, its most original monument, the Monolithic church. Hewn entirely in limestone, it is the largest in Europe. You will then depart for a visit of a family-owned wine-growing estate, where you will be welcomed by the owner, who will explain the stages of the wine-making process in Saint-Emilion. A commented wine-tasting* session will complete the visit. Return to Libourne by coach.
PLEASE NOTE
- The tour will take place entirely on foot, so wear sturdy shoes
- The visit of the underground sites involves certain rooms which may be poorly lit and confined.
- *alcohol abuse is dangerous to your heath, consume with moderation.
- The order of visits can be modified.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From the French Basque Country to Bordeaux - Fine French cuisine at the foot of the Pyrenees and a cruise to discover Bordeaux and its outlying areas
Biarritz - French Basque Country - Biarritz - Bayonne - BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE(1) - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Dive into the French Basque experience before a cruise on the Garonne and Gironde Rivers. Vacation in the heart of the famous seaside resort of Biarritz. Indulge in Basque culinary traditions and heritage—Espelette chili peppers, chocolate and ham in Bayonne, and Irouléguy wines. This trip will bring you to well-known pilgrimage points such as Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port—the last stage of the Way of St. James before the Pyrenees. Then, kick back and enjoy a delightful cruise while discovering the region surrounding Bordeaux.
Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - ROYAN - Rochefort - La Rochelle - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - CADILLAC - Arcachon - BORDEAUX
This magnificent itinerary will take you to the heart of Southwestern France, well known for its idyllic landscapes, famous wines, historical monuments, and emblematic sites.
What better way to explore this corner of French paradise than through its longstanding maritime cities and its unequivocal art of living?
From the French Basque Country to Bordeaux - Fine French cuisine at the foot of the Pyrenees and an escapade in the Gironde
Biarritz - French Basque Country - Biarritz - Bayonne - BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE(1) - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Dive into the French Basque experience before a cruise on the Garonne and Gironde Rivers. Vacation in the heart of the famous seaside resort of Biarritz. Indulge in Basque culinary traditions and heritage—Espelette chili peppers, chocolate and ham in Bayonne, and Irouléguy wines. This trip will bring you to well-known pilgrimage points such as Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port—the last stage of the Way of St. James before the Pyrenees. Then, kick back and enjoy a delightful cruise while discovering the region surrounding Bordeaux.
A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc - BLAYE(1) - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Let yourself be carried by an inspiring cruise along the Garonne and the Dordogne. This will transport you to the heart of Bordeaux and its region. You will discover this unmissable and surprising city many of whose monuments are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, and visit the Blaye citadel which majestically dominates the estuary.
The exceptional region of Bordeaux
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE(1) - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Historical and oenology ethusiasts, embark on a cruise along the Gironde. You will discover the precious wines from along the Garonne and the Dordogne estuaries. Explore the Medoc following a trail where you will discover a diversity in architecture unique in the world, from mansions to sumptuous buildings such as the Citadelle Vauban.