Top Things to do in Saint-Emilion
The 9 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Saint-Emilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Saint-Emilion, France including Chateau Coutet, Chateau Laniote, Chateau Beaurang, Chateau Cantenac, The Wine Buff, Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion, Chateau Guadet, Chateau Champion, Cloitre des Cordeliers.
Restaurants in Saint-Emilion
1. Chateau Coutet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
In the DAVID BEAULIEU Family for over 400 years, the 13th and 14th generation combines their passion and dedication to Chateau Coutet to produce a Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion wine in the greatest respect for its environment (organic farming). Beauty of the land, biodiversity, discussions, discovery and tasting are to Chateau Coutet to please you
2. Chateau Laniote
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 515 reviews
Chateau Laniote has been in the same family for almost two centuries. Arnaud de la Filolie, assisted by his oenologist wife, Florence Ribereau-Gayon has been in charge since 1989. The vineyard spread over 12 acres at the North-West of Saint-Emilion. The tour consists in visiting the cellars: vatcellar, storage room, barrels cellar, watching a little video about vinifications and tasting the wine. Guided tours by appointment.
Reviewed By Y2868FKhectorb - Hermosillo, Mexico
This place was wonderful, I went there with some friends and we had an amazing time, the visit is guided by the owner itself and he really makes you feel welcomed with some humor since the beggining. You can learn about the whole process of making a bottle of wine (don't hesitate to ask some questions!) and later on you can learn to taste a good wine. Honestly it was really entertaining visit, you will not regret it
3. Chateau Beaurang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
A tour in the vineyard, the cellar and the wooden barrels cellar explaining the culture of the vines and the wine-making process. It is made by Claude PUYOL or Delphine PUYOL 3rd and 4th generation of the family PUYOL working at Château Beaurang. It ends by a wine tasting of their 3 different wines : Joseph d'Aragon, Château Beaurang and Château des Jouvencelles. Tour and wine-tasting ON BOOKING.
4. Chateau Cantenac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 972 reviews
Passionate about our heritage and our wines, we enjoy sharing our stories and our know-how with visitors. Our tours are welcoming, educational and punctuated with family anecdotes. Come discover the unique and charming story of the family, the estate and the production of a Grand Cru from the vine to the glass : the terroir and the work in the vineyard, winemaking and wine aging. The tour ends with a comparative and educational tasting of our wines. Tours with tastings by appointment only! Please call us or send us an email to make a reservation. It may be possible to drop-in for a wine tasting during the week (if someone is available), but please note that we are open on weekends only by appointment. Have a fabulous day and we look forward to welcoming you to our family winery!
Reviewed By MGrech - Zejtun, Malta
We have visited many wineries around the world but this has definitely been the most interesting. AJ is an excellent host and her tour is pleasant, fun and she shares so much detail and knowledge on the steps that are involved in the production of such fine wine. Madame Roskam is truly lucky to have a daughter in law like AJ! The tour will leave a wonderful memory of Saint Emilion.
5. The Wine Buff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
The Wine Buff Experience enhances your visit to this amazing Unesco Heritage Site. Paddy O' Flynn, owner of The Wine Buff Experience, has resided in St Emilion for over 30 years, Paddy also owns his own vineyard in the region, and founded The Wine Buff®, Ireland's premium wine supplier. Our principal activities are producing, and sourcing, artisanal wines from trusted vineyards. We demystify wine within the walls of our 13th century monolithic cellar. In addition to our wine tasting experience, we serve gourmand Tapas in our secluded courtyard. Pilar Manzano Sanchez-Ocana, our resident Oenologist/Biologist, selects the most prestigious Jamon Iberico, caviar, artisanal foie gras, artisanal pate de Campagne and delicious cheeses to further educate/challenge your palate.
Reviewed By jackws87
This is a fantastic wine shop in the centre of St Emillion. Paddy and Pilla are fantastic hosts and have an extremely well picked and rounded selection of wines for sale (and tasting). They give honest, straight forward (and jovial) appraisals of their wines which makes for a really enjoyable experience. It’s great to chat with them through their understanding of the region and their expert knowledge of the production of wine. Paddy took me and my brother In law on a visit to his vineyard which was a once in a lifetime experience! Pilla even had a box of Lego for my son to play with whilst we had a tasting! Congratulations Paddy and Pilla on your success with the Wine Buff which again I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone! Thank you and speak soon, Sláinte, Jack.
6. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,784 reviews
A HIDDEN HERITAGE, UNIQUE IN EUROPE In this 45 minutes long tour, your guide makes you discover Saint-Emilion’s underground heritage. From the monk Emilion’s story, between truth and legend, to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, walk through several centuries of history. Your guide, only holder of the keys, opens the monuments’ doors and shares their secrets ! Observe the details of the Trinity Chapel’s paintings and discover the mysterious catacombs and the Hermitage… A historical summary within four essential monuments.
Reviewed By Susandbdb - Guildford, United Kingdom
I recommend you take the time to take the one-hour tour around this ancient and historical church with it’s 53m high bell tower constructed in the early 12th century), whilst in St. Émilion. Led by our knowledgeable Lydie, we explored the catacombs beneath and then through to the huge Church. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1999 by UNESCO.
7. Chateau Guadet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Bought in 1844 by our ancestors. It's one of the only 2 winery to be in the heart of the village. We still use the quarries under, to stock the wines. The wine is sold, we bring it back up and Each bottle is clean by hand and the labels are also put by hand. The tour is done by the owner himself GUY-PETRUS LIGNAC or by his son Vincent (in charge of the vineyard and winemaking) The Tour take about 1h, included the winery (tank room and barrel cellar) + the wine cellar underground and a tasting of 2 wines with explanation
Reviewed By lizkreitlow - Baltimore, United States
We called the Chateau Guadet on a whim while we were in St. Emilion. We didn’t figure that we would be able to taste or visit on such short notice. They accommodated is immediately, allowed our children to play in the garden while we toured and tasted, then held our wine til the Fall so it wouldn’t be shipped during the hot summer months. Our wine arrived to the US in record time, less than 5 days after we gave them the go ahead to ship. They truly understand both producing excellent wine and cultivating wonderful relationships. Whenever COVID allows Americans to return to Europe, we will return to Chateau Guadet! Thankfully we have their exquisite wine to enjoy in the interim!
8. Chateau Champion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Family winery since the 18th century. Pascal, the 8th generation, is managing the winery with his wife. They will pleased to welcome you.
Reviewed By WhiteWolf1468 - Chatillon-sur-Cluses, France
Veronique was the perfect guide around their family business, she was very knowledgeable about their own family run business as well as the St Emilion region. Although there was a power cut which impacted the tour she didn't let this disturb her, she just turned it around and started with the wine tasting which was great.
9. Cloitre des Cordeliers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 508 reviews
Reviewed By Dantol13 - Altrincham, United Kingdom
Along with the production of excellent wine, Bordeaux makes a beautiful “crémant” so lovely place to visit and learn how it’s made and get a sense of the History of the village too. Beautifully restored with sensitivity too. The wine was splendid and the tasting at the end of the visit welcome
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