Departure from Saint-Emilion - ride in the vineyards and tastings

Passengers : 1 or 2 by sidecar

Duration : from 1h00

Spoken languages :

English and French

The tour departs from in front of the Collegiate Church, at the top of the village, in the heart of Saint-Émilion. From there, your driver/guide will take you along winding paths through the vineyards. The landscapes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The route isn’t always the same, as each little road can lead to a magnificent estate or a breathtaking view. So, it’s great to experience a variety of scenery! The tour includes commentary.

Departure address: 1 Place Pioceau, 33330 Saint-Émilion

1: the little loop

- 1 hour in a sidecar through the vineyards: picturesque paths, photo stops, and conversations about the vineyard and its wines

- optional wine tasting at a Château (€15/person). Depending on the Château’s availability, the tasting may take place before or after the sidecar tour. Approx. duration: 15 minutes

- optional visit + wine tasting at a Château (€30/person). Depending on the Château’s availability, this may take place before or after the sidecar tour. Approx. duration: 1 hour

2: the big tour

- 1.5-hour experience for an unforgettable ride: picturesque roads, introductions to famous Châteaux, photo stops, and conversations about the vineyard and its wines

- optional wine tasting at a Château (€15/person). Depending on the Château’s availability, the tasting may take place before or after the sidecar tour. Approx. duration: 15 minutes

- optional visit + wine tasting at a Château (€30/person). Depending on the Château’s availability, this may take place before or after the sidecar tour. Approx. duration: 1 hour

3: half-day tour

- 3.5 hours of pure pleasure: picturesque roads, introductions to famous Châteaux, photo stops, and discussions about the vineyards and wines

- one stop at a Château for a wine tasting

- a second stop at another Château for a visit and tasting

4: full-day tour

- 7 hours of bliss to experience Saint-Emilion to the fullest: picturesque roads, introductions to famous Châteaux, photo stops, and discussions about the vineyards and wines

- one stop at a Château for a wine tasting

- two stops at Châteaux for visits and tastings

- picnic at an estate in the heart of the vineyards — fabulous! (includes water, wine, bread, cheese, charcuterie, chips, mixed salads, fruits, and local pastries)---

- One sidecar accommodates one or two people. One sits in the basket, the other behind the driver/guide. You may switch during the tour. For 3 or 4 people, two sidecars are used, and so on.

- Please note: "the little loop" option is available only for 1 or 2 people, as there is only one sidecar in Saint-Emilion. For groups of more than 2, you’ll need to choose a longer option so that additional sidecars can be brought in from Bordeaux.

- All drivers/guides speak French and English. Depending on availability, you may also request a driver/guide who speaks Italian.