Last Updated on: 23rd January , am. St Emilion is a very popular and easy-to-do day trip from Bordeaux. This small town, famous for its superb wines, is in the Aquitaine region of France Nouvelle-Acquitaine , approximately 47 kilometres, or 28 miles from Bordeaux. In fact, many wine tours departing from Bordeaux will include a stop in Saint-Emilion. Once the day trippers have left, the gorgeous village is even more idyllic, and the town has some wonderful restaurants.
I spent two nights there. It was my birthday, so I had the perfect excuse to spoil myself and spend time in an enchanting French village, eating the best food and enjoying the finest wine.
You can easily walk to wineries in the small town of Saint-Emilion and the nearby areas. Most wineries are within a ten-minute walk. The winery owners and staff usually speak English, so reaching out to them is easy. Alternatively, you can book visits through Rue des Vignerons if you prefer a hassle-free option.
To assist you, the tourist office in Saint Emilion provides a daily list of two to four chateaux open for visits. This lets you discover lesser-known wine chateaux without much planning. You can find the daily list of wine chateaux here. To explore the church, you have to join a guided tour organized by the tourist office. Photography is not permitted. English tours are available twice daily. Note that tour timings may vary based on the season. Refer to the official tourist office website for further information.
The tour costs 15 euros. The monolithic church may be underground, but its tall bell tower stands out and can be seen from anywhere in the town. The tower has an interesting mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles for those into architecture.
