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A cave with rocky walls and a walkway. There are bottles and a macaron visible. 1
An ancient stone building with arches, a tree with green leaves, and a clear blue sky. 2
A stone building with arched doorways and windows, a grassy foreground, and a tree with pink blossoms. 3
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A dimly lit underground wine cellar with rows of wine bottles and racks. 5
By LES CORDELIERS

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Overview

    • Explore a historic cloister in the heart of Saint-Emilion.
    • Descend 20 metres underground into unique galleries.
    • Taste our Crémants with a Saint-Emilion macaron.

Activity location

    • Saint-Émilion
    • Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Rue de la Prte Brunet, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
    • Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour of the Cloître des Cordeliers
  • Inclusions
    Tour of the underground galleries
  • Inclusions
    Explanations on the traditional production of Crémants
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of 3 Crémants des Cordeliers
  • Inclusions
    Saint-Émilion macaroon
  • Inclusions
    Syrup for kids

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The guided visit begins with a historical explanation of this former cloister, which is classified as a Historic Monument, an architectural masterpiece renovated in 2019 that combines the old and the modern.
    It continues in a section of the 3 km of underground galleries 20 m below ground where the Cordeliers sparkling wines are made, and the history of the quarries and the production method are explained in detail.
    It concludes with a tasting of the vintage cuvées accompanied by one of the famous macarons of Saint Emilion, on the mezzanine of the 15th-century church.
    Walking tour lasting about 40 minutes, with the option of taking a lift for people with reduced mobility.
    A 20-minute tasting of 3 Crémants: Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and Blanc de Noirs, accompanied by a traditional Saint Emilion macaron. Syrup will be offered for children

Location

Activity location

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    • Saint-Émilion
    • Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 Rue de la Prte Brunet, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
    • Saint-Émilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France