10 years - Saint

2009
Tourist Office
of the Jurisdiction
of Saint-Émilion
GUIDE TO
Saint-émilion
Château Camiac
hôtel-restaurant
information
château camiac
Hôtel Restaurant
Route de la Forêt D 121
33670 CAMIAC & SAINT-DENIS
Tel. : 05 56 23 20 85
Fax : 05 56 23 38 84
www.chateaucamiac.com
info@chateaucamiac.com
10 YEARS
« ENJOY A CALM, VOLUPTUOUS STAY IN AN
OUTSTANDINGLY BEAUTIFUL SETTING »
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS
GROUNDS WITH 200 SPECIES OF FLOWERING SHRUBS
WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
CHRISTENINGS, FIRST COMMUNIONS, AND FAMILY
CELEBRATIONS
MOTIVATION SEMINARS WITH WINE TASTING COURSES
NUMEROUS SPORTS (RIDING, ETC.
WEEKEND WINE TASTING PACKAGES STARTING AT 350 €
ARCHITECTURE
VINEYARDS
CELLARS
ACCOMMODATION
RESTAURANTS
SHOPS
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The JURISDICTION of Saint-Émilion welcomes you!
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Tourist Office of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion
Place des Créneaux 33330 SAINT-EMILION
+33 (0)5 57 55 28 28
+33 (0)5 57 55 28 29
www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com
st-emilion.tourisme@wanadoo.fr
GPS : Lat : 44:53:37 N (44.89357) / Lon : 0:09:24 W (-0.15654)
Open every day of the year
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Opening hours:
From mid-June to the end of October: 9:30 am - 7 pm
(until 8 pm in July and August)
Off-season: please consult our Web site
SALES DEPARTMENT
A team of professionals at your service for over 15 years. This is
the one-stop address in Saint-Émilion to meet your needs and help
organise your programme at the best possible price. Whether on
your own, as a couple, or part of a group, you will be sure to find
the option that suits. You can choose from among the possibilities
in our brochures, «Groups 2009» and «Intimate Saint-Emilion» (for
individual visitors). Furthermore, the Tourist Office will be glad to
offer suggestions tailor-made programmes.
+33 (0)5 57 55 28 20
(from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm)
commercial@saint-emilion-tourisme.com
Legal information:
A TEAM OF TOURIST PROFESSIONALS
& GUIDES
They are at your service to answer all your questions and to take you
on a tour of the medieval town. Please ask for our Pocket Guide.
SAINT-ÉMILION La Boutique®
Over 350 items associated with Saint-Émilion can be found at the
Tourist Office Boutique, open every day of the year.This is an ideal
place to find tasteful gifts, buy souvenirs, etc.
The information published in this guide are given by our members, under their
responsibility.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous to your health.
Please drink in moderation.
All prices are indicative for 2009 and are not binding.
Editorial team
Tourist Office of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion
Photo credits: Anne Lanta - Conseil des Vins de Saint-émilion - X
Design: Agence Heurisko ( 05 47 74 51 00 )
Translation: Aquitaine Traduction
Printing: Imprim’33
Paper: PEFC
Eric LENORMAND,
President of the Tourist Office of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion
Bernard LAURET
President of the Community
of Communes of the
Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion
Mayor of Saint-Émilion
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SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TOURIST OFFICE
e are very pleased to welcome you to our
unique town.
You will be charmed from the instant your
feet touch the cobblestone streets and delight in
discovering attractive shops, wonderful monuments,
and other treasures as you take your time wandering
around Saint-Émilion.
Your feet will seem to guide your steps instinctively
along the cobblestone streets and you may have the
uncanny impression that the stones are watching
you... The rustle of vine leaves will inevitably lead
you towards the vineyards, and the wines you sample
will guide your taste buds towards new and exciting
flavours, while the fragrance of fresh macaroons will
lead you to yet another gastronomic delight.
Saint-Émilion stimulates all the senses, magically
heightened in this infinitely charming town somehow
out of time.
Thanks to the beauty of this outstanding site, as
well as the concerted efforts and dynamism of the
8 communes comprising the Jurisdiction of SaintÉmilion, the latter are proud to celebrate the 10 th
anniversary of their inclusion on the UNESCO
World Heritage List.
We wish you an enjoyable visit and a wonderful time
discovering this special place.
However words cannot do justice to its beauty. You
will need to see for yourself, go on a tour of the town,
admire its monuments, and visit the surrounding
vineyards – all chapters just waiting to be discovered
in an immensely attractive history book.
road book
& PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Saint-émilion
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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
› Saint-Émilion Town Hall:
05 57 24 72 09
Car park
Municipal police station
Place Pioceau
› Saint-Émilion Gendarmerie:
05 57 55 46 00
Route de Montagne
› The post office: 05 57 55 21 40
Rue Guadet
› Pharmacy:
05 57 24 70 74
D. CERIEZ & M.N. PROUET
Rue Guadet
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Sortie 9
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› Garage SIMON : 05 57 24 73 62
9, rue Vergnaud
› Robert BOULIN Hospital:
05 57 55 34 34
112, rue de la Marne - Libourne
USEFUL HINTS:
› The BDL Discothèque:
05 57 51 35 43
Au Bois de l’Or – RD670
› Take comfortable, low-heeled shoes to be at ease on the narrow cobblestone
streets, some of which are quite steep.
› Taxi N°1 – Saint-Émilion :
06 77 75 36 64 / 06 10 34 41 23
Robert FAUSTIN
› Seeing as there is a significant difference in temperature between the wine cellars
and underground monuments (where it is always about 13° C) and outdoors, it is
a good idea to take a jumper with you.
› Saint-Émilion outdoor market:
Every Sunday morning
Place Bouqueyre
› Vehicles wider than 2 metres or heavier than 6 tonnes (gross vehicle weight) are
not allowed in the centre of Saint-Émilion.Therefore, you will need to park outside
the town.
› Motor home area
Saint-Émilion :
- Domaine de la Barbanne :
05 57 24 75 80
Service area
- Château de Rol :
05 57 24 70 38
Service area
- Château La Rose Côtes Rol :
05 57 24 71 28
› In light of the fact that there are a limited number of parking spaces, it is useful to
take note of the following three public car parks: the Villemaurine (not free) and
the gendarmerie (police station) carparks located in the upper part of town, and
Place Bouqueyre in the lower part of town. There are also two areas set aside for
coaches: one next to the gendarmerie (free) in the upper part of town, and the
other in front of the SNCF railway station about 1 km from town. A map of SaintÉmilion will probably prove very useful. Please don’t hesitate to ask us for one.
In Saint-Pey d’Armens
- Château Gerbaud :
05 57 47 16 06
Service area
ROAD BOOK AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................p. 4
TOWN MAP ............................................................................................................................................................................... p. 6-7
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND TRADITION .......................................................................................... p. 8 - 9
THE VINEYARDS OF THE JURISDICTION OF SAINT-ÉMILION ......................................................... P. 10 - 11
CELLARS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC...................................................................................................................................... p. 12
VINEYARD MAP ............................................................................................................................................................ P. 14 - 15
SHOPS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. p. 29
RESTAURANTS............................................................................................................................................................................. p. 33
ACCOMMODATION .............................................................................................................................................................. p. 37
MAP OF ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................................................. P. 52-53
THE JURISDICTION of SAINT-éMILION................................................................................................................... . P. 54
HAPPINESS
IN THE VINEYARDS
Come and share our passion for fine wine!
CARPE DIEM at Lavallade
Saint-émilion Grand Cru
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PS: Important: it is possible to park your car on the high street (rue Guadet), but
this is not free and also creates a nuisance when cars need to pass each other on
the narrow street.
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MONUMENTS
Bell tower
Cloister of the collegiate church
Collegiate church
Monolithic church
Hermitage cave
Trinity Chapel
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King’s Tower
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Town hall
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Maison du Vin (House of Wine)
Pottery Museum
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Salle gothique
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Auberge de la Commanderie
Au logis des Remparts
Hôtel-restaurant Palais Cardinal
Relais & Châteaux Hostellerie de Plaisance
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Bed and Breakfast in town
Madame Cagna-Perazzo
La Maison d’Aline
Self catering accommodation in town
Demeure des Girondins
Les Logis du Roy
Madame Clémot
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ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
& TRADITION
AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM
IN A JEWEL-BOX OF VINES
The Jurade: an ancient tradition
still very much alive
The Jurade of Saint-Émilion, the appellation’s vinous brotherhood, can
trace its roots back to a royal charter issued in 1199 by John Lackland,
King of England.
This granted economic, political, and legal rights to the jurats, or aldermen,
of Saint-Émilion. These local notables and magistrates were empowered
with the town’s general administration.
In exchange for these rights, England was granted the «privilège des Vins
de Saint-Émilion». This meant that English merchants had priority over
everyone else with regard to buying the wines of Saint-Émilion.
The Jurade’s authority lasted until the French Revolution of 1789.
In 1948, several winegrowers resuscitated the Jurade in the form of a
vinous brotherhood – a group of ambassadors to spread the good word
about Saint-Émilion wines far and wide. They also swore to do their
utmost to guarantee the authenticity and quality of Saint-Émilion wines.
The Jurade has done an excellent job of making Saint-Émilion better
known. They also organise a Fête de Printemps (Spring Festival) in June
and Ban des Vendanges (Vintage Festival) in September every year.
At these times, members of the Jurade parade through the town in their
traditional crimson robes reminiscent of the all-powerful aldermen of
centuries past.
Whether seen in broad daylight or underground, Saint-Émilion’s
architectural heritage never fails to astonish and bewitch.
A short history
From the 9th to the 19th century, men worked inordinately
hard to extract blocks of stones to construct buildings in the
town of Saint-Émilion as well as nearby châteaux. This also
accounts for the presence of some 200 km of underground
galleries and the largest monolithic church in Europe.
Limestone is everywhere, and accounts for soil that is
exceptionally well-suited to winegrowing.
Man has always adapted to this magnificent rolling countryside
without attempting to transform it into something it isn’t,
instead complementing it with harmonious architecture that
blends in beautifully. The ochre light reflected from these
buildings is overwhelmingly attractive and the stones seem
to tell us a story well worth hearing…
A friendly spirit reigns…
Saint-Émilion is truly a magnificent open-air museum. It all
started with a modest hermit…
In the 8th century, a monk named Émilion from Vannes
in Brittany chose to withdraw from the world in a place
named Ascumbas (the town’s original name).
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Émilion left his family and native Brittany to devote his life
to solitude and prayer.
He proved to be very kind and generous to the few
people he came into contact with, and performed his fair
share of miracles. His reputation soon spread far beyond
the Dordogne Valley and many disciples came to be by his
side. Émilion evangelised the local population, and created
what went on to become a major monastic centre that his
followers naturally named after him.
A lasting gastronomic
tradition
Mentioning the name Saint-Émilion makes most
people think of wine, but it also brings macaroons
to mind to many others!
This is yet another of our town’s gastronomic delights
that has been handed down from generation to
generation. The recipe goes back to the year 1620
when the Ursuline sisters established their convent
in Saint-Émilion.
This holy man died on 6 January of the year 767, having
spent the last seventeen years of his life in his hermitage.
The town of Saint-Émilion and its fabulous underground
monuments grew up around this hermitage.
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History is omnipresent in Saint-Émilion, imbuing the
cobblestone streets and almost palpable during walking
tours.
Each stone, each vine leaf seems to call for your attention,
and your taste buds will quiver with anticipation when you
smell the fragrance of the town’s traditional macaroons.
This delightful medieval village, in the heart of the worldfamous Bordeaux vineyards, has a cachet all of its own thanks
to ubiquitous vineyards, superb wines, impressive monuments,
and beautiful architecture.
A town full of history on a rocky promontory, Saint-Émilion
and its surrounding vineyards owe their originality to
limestone soil.
THE VINEYARDS OF THE JURISDICTION
of Saint-émilion
» 5,400 hectares (13,344 ACRES)
» 860 winegrowers
» Main grape variety: Merlot
» 2 appellations:
Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
A treat for the senses
A LAND OF TRADITION
Saint-Émilion’s outstandingly beautiful countryside, also responsible
for producing prestigious wines, has been listed as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO.
Contrasting soils
Saint-Émilion’s exceptional wines are due to the great
diversity of its terroirs.
The amazing nuances can be attributed to remarkably
varied geology (limestone, clay-limestone, gravel, and sandy
soils) and a microclimate ideally suited to winegrowing.
to the art of blending different proportions of Cabernet
Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec with Merlot. This
makes for a huge spectrum of aromas and flavours highly
appreciated by wine lovers around the world.
can attain, and its interaction with complementary grape
varieties […] which add floral and spicy overtones».
When young, Saint-Émilion is round, generous, fruity, and
luscious, with red and black fruit aromas.
With age, their power is transformed into finesse and
elegance.
Barrel ageing adds greater aromatic complexity with smoky,
toasty, roasted hints. Bottle ageing further contributes to
spicy, mineral qualities and truffle aromas.
Over time, Saint-Émilion takes on an orangey, brick-red
colour and displays an attractive complexity on the palate
that invites another glass!
2009: the 10th anniversary of listing
by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
This unique geology, combined with loving care in the
vineyard, results in ripe, healthy (predominately Merlot)
grapes.The infinite variety of Saint-Émilion wines is also due
An international reputation
The fact that the wines of Saint-Émilion are respected all
over the planet is due in no small part to the great job done
by the Jurade, whose actions have had a major impact in
France and abroad.
They also instituted a classification enabling wines in the
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation to attain status as a
Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, or Premier
Grand Cru Classé A.
As early as 1884, local producers established the first
syndicat viticole (winegrowers association) in France.
This classification is updated every 10 years.
This was just one of many steps taken in Saint-Émilion over
the years to enhance the production, promotion, and sale
of the town’s world-class wines.
Diverse terroirs, the large number of producers, and
varying viticultural and winemaking techniques explain the
huge variety of Saint-Émilion wines.
If Saint-Emilion is not one wine, but many, what makes
them Saint-Émilion?
Thanks to tastings organised by professionals, you can
learn how to recognise the typical characteristics of SaintÉmilion wines – the way they look, smell, and taste – as
well as how to describe aromas and flavours. While waiting
to experience this firsthand, here are a few pointers.
As Henri Faivre, an oenologist in Bordeaux, explains «the
hallmark of Saint-Emilion is, more than anything else, a
reflection of the great depth and expressiveness Merlot
A unique and harmonious creation of both nature and
mankind, the Saint-Émilion landscape bears witness
to centuries of history. According to UNESCO, «the
Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion is an outstanding example of
an historic vineyard landscape that has survived intact and
in activity to the present day.»
Well aware of its special status, the Community of
Communes of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion asked to be
listed as a World Heritage Site.
In 1999, for the first time ever, a vineyard landscape was
acknowledged as a «cultural landscape» worthy of listing
as a World Heritage Site.
Since then, the Tourist Office of the Jurisdiction of Saint
Émilion, the Community of Communes of the Jurisdiction
of Saint-Emilion, and the Conseil des Vins have united their
efforts to help several million visitors discover the rich
heritage and beauty of their region.
The Syndicat, which has since changed its name to Conseil
des Vins de Saint-Émilion (Wine Council), works hard to
maintain and guarantee the origin, authenticity, and quality
of Saint-Émilion wine.
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The Syndicat Viticole created two appellations: SaintÉmilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
The Jurisdiction
of Saint-émilion
The «cultural landscape» of eight communes comprising the former
Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion was listed as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO in 1999.This area consists of a plateau, hills, and a plain covered with vines and
woods, crossed by streams and a river, and dotted with churches, châteaus, manor houses,
windmills, etc.This landscape is so unique and complex that major efforts have been made
to maintain it for future generations. As a protected site, Saint-Emilion and the surrounding
countryside will be able to preserve the architectural heritage and natural beauty that have
merited this prestigious distinction by UNESCO.
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Laurent des Combes
An architectural gem…
The «green lungs» of the Jurisdiction…
A magnificent medieval town surrounded by
ramparts (listed historic monument), the town
is famous not only for its unique architectural
heritage, but also for the quality of its wines.
Saint-Émilion has numerous listed historic buildings as well as ones on
the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.There are also
more than 100 kilometres of underground galleries.
This outstanding natural site, formed by a
succession of coombs covered with vines
and woods, affords a panoramic view of the
Dordogne Valley from the plateau where the church is located. It
is well worth taking your time to discover this beauty spot, step by
step... The renovated town also has a picnic area.
Saint-Pey d’Armens
Saint-Christophe
des Bardes
village of beautiful houses…
This commune is located on the Saint-Émilion
plateau. Beautiful old manor houses and châteaus
(Laroque, Peyrau, Cantin, etc.) dot its 769 hectares. The town has a
Romanesque church with a 12th century great door. It boasts many
listed buildings, and the church is on the supplementary inventory of
historic monuments. Crafts: a glassblower
Saint-Etienne de Lisse
A rendez-vous with history in
1453…
This delightful little village has a rich architectural
heritage, including a 12th century church
on the supplementary inventory of historic
monuments. Overlooking the town is Château de Pressac (dating
from the 14th century), where the English surrendered to the French
at the end of the Hundred Years’ War.There is a magnificent view of
the entire Dordogne Valley from the Croix du Touran (picnic area)
Saint-Hippolyte
The mysteries of the Jurisdiction…
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The small winding road overlooking part of
the Jursidiction’s woods and vineyards leads
to the Ferrand plateau.This features a château
dating from the 16th-17th centuries as well as a Romanesque
church. The Ferrand caves are not far away. These were altered in
the 17th century.
A commune on the former royal
road…
This village on the former royal road from
Libourne to Castillon has a noteworthy
church and a remarkable 16th century cross in the cemetery (listed
monument). Beautiful manor houses abound, such as Château
Saint-Pey and Château Fourney (built by the famous architect
Victor Louis in the 18th century).
Bistrot
Le Clocher
TRADITIONAL REGIONAL CUISINE
« We invite you to spend
a wonderful moment
with us. »
Take the time to enjoy life
At a meal
or by sharing a glass of wine with friends
Terrace,
and panoramic view
At the foot of the belltower,
opposite the Tourist Office
Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens
Between a standing stone and the
Dordogne…
Located on the Saint-Émilion plain, this commune
borders on the Dordogne and therefore has
fauna and flora typical of an environment with
rich alluvial soil. It also features a 12th century Romanesque church on the
supplementary inventory of historic monuments as well as beautiful wine
châteaus (Lescours, Monbousquet, etc.). Bearing witness to the area’s ancient
history, Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens is also proud of its 5 metre tall menhir, or
standing stone (on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments).
Vignonet
A village on the Dordogne…
Located on the banks of the Dordogne,
Vignonet is in the southern part of the
Jurisdiction. The commune includes several
hamlets scattered on the plain. The village
church has furnishings that are quite unusual for the region.There is
also a beautiful view of the vine covered slopes of the Jurisdiction
and the town of Saint-Émilion.
3 Place du Clocher - 33330 - Saint-émilion
Tel. 05 57 74 43 04 - Fax 05 57 24 65 30