3 days of events

An artists’ residency at Château Haut-Sarpe was exposed arts around the 20th anniversary event.

A concert was be organized in each church of the Jurisdiction! Each place was vibrated to the sound of choirs, Basque choirs or gospel groups.

Saturday 29 june

13h00 - Saint-Pey-d'Armens - Les Gospelleries (Gospel)

14h30 - Vignonet - Arpège (World Music)

16h00 - Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse - Vocabada (Choir)

17h30 - Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes - Etxekoak (Basque Choir)

Sunday 30 june

2:30 pm - Saint-Laurent-des-Combes - Uniisson (Choir)

16h00 - Saint-Hippolyte - Plisson Quartet (Classical)

17h15 - Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens - DPS Choir (Choir)

The old school of Saint-Emilion was be transformed in a special place with animations for children: biodiversity workshops (create your own medicinal plant garden, small gestures for the planet, braiding vime...) and a children’s tales place.

The Parc Guadet was host a food area. About twenty food stands was be available to delight everyone in a charming setting. Festive bands were provided musical entertainment and a “Saint-Emilion Wine Festival” stand was be at the center of the park.

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and was host two free concerts on FRIDAY 28 JUNE, presented by the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival.

R!X - Facebook

After years of developing his funk, R!X released his first solo album "NOOBA" in 2017 in which he plays guitar, sings and plays bass and keyboards. This versatile musician produces a progressive funk located between the American soul-funk planet and his own idea of pop. On stage, he affirms his sound identity and deepens his groove in a style that is unique to him, anxious not to stick to all the clichés of the genre.

Musicians : Rix (Lead, guitar, Wurlitzer ), Geoffrey Shob Neau (Bass), Olivier Leani (Drums), Xavier Duprat (Orgue & clavinet), Valentin Foulon-Balsamo (Saxophone), Jérôme Dubois (Trompette), Jean-loup Siaut (Guitare) et Caroline Turtaut (Choeur)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_-xu6dxvow

A series of conferences about the cultural landscapes of Saint-Emilion and its biodiversity was be held in partnership with associations of the Jurisdiction and the Saint-Emilion Wine Council.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

Saturday 11:00 am: "UNESCO's World Heritage Sites", by Mr Jean Audouze (astrophysicist, Director of Research Emeritus at the CNRS, Honorary President of the French National Commission for UNESCO, President of "Terre de Montaigne"), in partnership with the Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de Saint-Emilion;

Saturday 17:00pm: “Between evolution, preservation and transmission: meeting of minds”: round table / debate with the representatives of other unlisted vineyards (guest vineyards: Champagne, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Lavaux, High Douro and Tokaj) supported by the association Juridiction de Saint-Emilion and the Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion;

Sunday 6pm: "Terroirs of the world and cultural landscapes” supported by Le Barde du Label.

Here, people was be able to buy local products (honey, foie gras, truffles…) and admire craftsmen’s creations (jewellery, macramé...).

The weekly newspaper Pèlerin was presented its eponymous Grand Prix in the Salle des Dominicains.

A jury of specialists, including the historical columnist Franck Ferrand (sponsor of the 2019 edition), was awarded the Grand Prix Pèlerin of the regional heritage book on the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Unesco inscription of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion and its history.

A photographic balloon projection on the village and the Jurisdiction seen from the sky was also be presented, followed by a theatrical performance by Franck Ferrand who will play a great character from Aquitaine.

A picnic walk was organized from the Château des Laurets for a hike-discovery of the surrounding landscapes! Accompanied by a wine grower, enjoy a 2h30 walk in the heart of the vineyards and historic landscapes before picnicking in the heart of the estate’s vineyards. The property offered for the occasion a tasting of its wines and farm cheeses.