9. The Monolithic Church
Was built in the 12th century and is the largest on of its kind in Europe ! Carved out into 1 single block of stone…
A 68-meter-high bell tower was added after. Highest point in Saint-Emilion (196 steps)
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10. The Undergrounds
You cannot visit this part on your own & need an official guide to be allowed to enter (book at the tourist office for 11€). Pictures inside are forbidden too. I will however tell you all about what you can see inside.
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11. The Cordeliers Cloister
This Cloister belonged to the Franciscan brothers (order founded on the initiative of St. Francis of Assisi), known as the Cordeliers..
A haven of peace and rest, where you can enjoy a glass of “Crémant de Bordeaux” (sparkling wine) accompanied with macarons.
View of the Cordeliers Cloister from the Tour du Roy
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12. The Brunet Gate
In the East, we find the Brunet gate, very well conserved, which opened onto the country side. In total there were 6 gates.
@FrenchWineLove – The Brunet gate
@FrenchWineLove – The Brunet gate, view on the countryside
13. The Cadene’s House and Gate
The name comes from the Latin “Cadena” meaning “chain.
The house: This pretty building is the only timber-framed house in the village and has a facade dating from the very beginning of the 16th century.
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14. The Town Hall
@FrenchWineLove – the Town Hall
15. The Market Hall
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Read also Saint-Emilion (English) Part 2: https://french-wine-love.com/2022/08/20/saint-emilion-what-to-see-exactly-part-2-the-tertres-st-martin-gate-the-ursulines-conventthe-kings-keep-and-the-wash-houses/
2 hour guided tours in English. Mainly available on Saturdays (however can be arranged during the week if required).
30€ per person for a 2 hour guided Tour of Saint-Emilion (Medieval village/UNESCO World Heritage Site/information on Monolithe church/Wines, etc) – Minimum of 4 people to confirm the visit (maximum of 6 people)
Indicate when you could be available for this Tour and I will get back to you ASAP. Next visit planned on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 2pm