The 8 Best Walking Tours in Saint-Emilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Live a unique moment with our winemaker family off the beaten path. Discover on foot and by bike, our history, our wines, the landscapes and the city of Saint-Emilion, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. . For more than 200 years generations have followed one another to maintain the terroir and to perpetuate a know-how year after year. Today, Jean-Christophe and Jean-Bernard Saby welcome you to share their passion for wine and make you taste the fruit of their work. . Let yourself be guided throughout the day, from the heights of the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation below the valley, without missing the passage through the medieval city. Visit 2 authentic cellars with different personalities and taste 8 wines from Saby vineyards. The mosaic of Saint-Émilionnais terroirs will have no more secrets for you!

Inclusions: Lunch, Tasting of 8 wines from Saby vineyards, Use of bicycle

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Go beyond the discovery of the vineyard and come and enjoy this introduction to oenology: Enter the world of the cellar master and discover the identity of the grape varieties and the importance of the terroir. Then discover the art of tasting, through an introduction to sommellerie: Learn how to use your senses to identify a wine, with a flavor discovery workshop on a tasting of different wines.

Inclusions: Tasting of wine directly from the barrel + A tasting of 3 wines in Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Technical explanation on the different wine trades.

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Marvel as a family at the riches of St Emilion! During this day, you will visit and taste in the afternoon the wines of a magnificent grand cru classé nested in the vineyards of St-Emilion. Fun activities will be to children provided while adults discover the splendours of the chateau. A roadbook will be given to you during this visit. You will find all the good tips of the region, the most gourmet addresses, the most beautiful walks, the best anecdotes of St Emilion and an unforgettable treasure hunt. Then turn your children into real detectives! Discover the medieval city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 by deciphering the biggest puzzles in our treasure hunt.As a bonus: if you wish to leave for a full day, you can take advantage of a free bicycle service (2 hours, only in the morning) as well as a guided itinerary to see the most beautiful viewpoints (upon reservation 24h before the day of the experience to the local provider by phone or email).

Inclusions: Visit and tasting at 1 prestigious Classified Growth estate, Fun activities for children, Treasure hunt in the village of St Emilion, Selection of the most beautiful walks around St Emilion, Use of bicycle (for free - upon reservation by phone or mail to the local provider 24 hours before the experience)

Exclusions: Lunch, Any transportation

A visit and tasting followed by a picnic basket and a glass of wine from the property. Come to discover the vineyard and spend, time of a lunch, a moment in couple or between friends, quiet and in the middle of the vineyards!

Inclusions: Picnic Menu: 1 Salad OR 1 Tabouleh • 1 Cold Sandwich • 1 packet of Vegetable Chips • 4 Macarons of Saint-Emilion + 1 Cannelé + 1 Apple • 1 Bottle of Water (33cl) • 1 glass of wine of your choice ., Visit of the 2 properties and tasting of 3 wines in Saint Emilion Grand Cru

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Our visit includes the discovery of 2 very different castles and separate completions. The big advantage is to be able to discover 2 styles at the same time and thus to have a visit and a complete tasting of what we can do in Saint Emilion Grand Cru. All in an exceptional setting with a panoramic view of the vineyard.

Inclusions: 3 of our estate wines from the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation, All Fees and Taxes, Very simple crackers and chocolates accompany the tasting

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Apart from its incredible beauty, the Aquitaine region has been immortalized as the heart of some of the best winemaking in France. The weather, the soil, the grapes, the harvesting method, and the expertise of Bordeaux winemakers have produced unique wines with exceptional international recognition all over the world. In this 1-Day tour, you will have te opportunity to discover the right bank of Bordeaux. During the morning, you will visit the wine cellars, vineyards and have wine-tasting in Château de Petit Village and Château de Beau Regard in the region of Pomerol, and in the afternoon you will travel to Saint Émilion to visit wine cellars, vineyards and wine-tasting of Château de Ferrand and Château Beausejour Lagarosse, listed as 1st Grand Cru - Noted 3 times x 100 points by Robert Parker. Finally, you will visit the Monolithic Church and underground monuments of St. Émilion.

Inclusions: 1 day tour in a deluxe air conditioned mini-van, Pick-up and drop off in meeting point, Guide / driver specialist in BORDEAUX wines, Visits of 3 châteaux inclusive of wine tasting en each, Visit the Monolithic Church and caves of St. Emilion, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request

Exclusions: Lunch (Meals can be arranged on request), Tips to guide / driver, Train tickets or/and accommodation in Bordeaux (Under request)

Apart from its incredible beauty, the Aquitaine region has been immortalized as the heart of some of the best wine-making in France. The weather, the soil, the grapes, the harvesting method, and the expertise of Bordeaux winemakers have produced unique wines with exceptional international recognition. In this GREAT Bordeaux wine 3-Day tour, you will discover the Medoc, Pomerol, St.Émilion, Graves & Sauternes wines, by visiting wine cellars, vineyards and wine-tasting of 9 Chàteaux. On the 1st day, discover the MEDOC wines at the Château MARGAUX listed as1st Grand Cru, Château PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON, and Château LEOVILLE POYFERRE; both listed as a 2nd ‘Grand Cru’ since 1855. On the 2nd day visit Château PETIT VILLAGE (Pomerol) and Château BEAUSEJOUR LAGARROSSE at St.Émilion, listed as a 1st ‘Grand Cru’ (Robert Parker noted 100 pts. x 3), visit of the famous caves of St.Émilion. On the 3rd day taste GRAVES and SAUTERNES wines at Châteaux SUDUIRAUT, CARBONNIEUX and LARRIVET HAUT BRION.

Inclusions: 3 day tour in a deluxe air conditioned mini-van, Pick-up and drop off in meeting point, Guide / driver specialist in BORDEAUX wines, Visits of 9 châteaux inclusive of wine tasting in each, Visit the Monolithic Church and caves of St. Emilion

Exclusions: Lunch (Meals can be arranged on request), Tips to guide / driver, Train tickets or/and accommodation in Bordeaux (Under request)

Discover the great classified growths of St Emilion with your own car! Visit at your own pace the magnificent village of St Emilion and learn how to enjoy the deep fruity taste of the Merlot…

Inclusions: Wine tastings at 2 chateaux, Visits at two Classified Growth estates, Discovery of the picturesque village of St Emilion with a roadbook, Drives and walks along the most prestigious chateaux (Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Angelus...)

Exclusions: Lunch