Guide / Tour Things To Do in Saint-Emilion — 2 of Our Favourites

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Bordeaux area.

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1. Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.

Several tours are available, allowing you to experience the region from the comfort of the tuk-tuk. The city tour takes you through the narrow cobbled streets and provides a commentary of the history and heritage of the town. The vineyard tour, takes around 50 minutes and takes you past some of the largest and most famous wine chateaux in France. This guided tour tells you about the Grand-Crus and the other classes of St Emilion wine.

You can also combine the vineyard tour with a tasting for an extra special tour. This takes around 1hr45 and allows you to visit one of the chateau to discover its caves and enjoy tasting some of their best vintage.

The tuk-tuk also offers a shuttle service that runs from the train station to the south into the heart of the city of Saint Emilion.

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2. Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion

Location: Saint-Emilion

After discovering the city of Saint Emilion this train tour takes you out into the countryside and surrounding vineyards to discover more about the history and culture of wine in this region.

An on board commentary in available in several languages including French, English and Spanish. You have the option to buy a ticket for the train only or one that includes stopping off at a Chateau for a wine-tasting and to find out more about the wine making business.

Le Train des Grands Vignobles runs regularly throughout the day from the first weekend of April to mid-November. Each tour lasts around 35 minutes, or 1hr20 if you stop off at Chateau Rochebelle.

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