3 days of events

In addition to the Châteaux Open Doors during the weekend, the appellations of Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion was joined the celebration on a day of festivities over the weekend.

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

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.

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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)

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A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and was hosted two free concerts each evening, proposed by the Saint-Emilion Jazz Festival.

To end these three exceptional days as it should, the Jurats in procession was marched with torchlights from the House Guadet to the Tour du Roy. All eyes was then turned to the sky to contemplate a magnificent closing firework display.

The visitor was discovered the exceptional cultural landscapes of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion through the 20 exceptional points of view from the reading tables created as part of the 20th anniversary.

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and was host two free concerts on SUNDAY 30 JUNE, presented by the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival.

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LYNE is a singer and keyboard player from the renowned "Musiques Actuelles" class of the Bordeaux Conservatory.

She offers an intimate set around her personal compositions tinged with soul, pop and electro.

An aerial groove, a singular and frank voice enhanced by the sounds of the keyboards, reveal a warm and poetic universe.

Musicians : Lyne (vocals/keyboard), Edward Rogers (keyboard), Hugo Bertil (drums/pad) et Louis Laville (bass)

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A banquet was be organised at night to inaugurate the event on June, 28 along the banks of the Dordogne (also classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO): A way to celebrate the 20th anniversary around a festive meal, open-air music and festive spirit !

A special "20th anniversary" wine, offered by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion, was be available during the meal.

Groups can walk along various routes. During the day, "Philosophy" walks was be organized, as well as "Heritage" walks that was allow you to see the Jurisdiction outside the beaten track.

Heritage Walks

In the company of historian and lecturer-guide David Souny, the visitor could discovered the Jurisdiction and its built, natural or cultural heritage. The Saint-Emilion region is full of sites that testify to the diversity of this cultural landscape, shaped by Man over the centuries.

Saturday:

11:00 am: Stroll around the Menhir de Pierrefitte (Saint-Sulpice-De-Faleyrens)

A monumental witness of prehistory in the region, the Pierrefitte menhir also materializes the location of the medieval port of Saint-Emilion. The visit was started at the foot of the menhir and then reached the banks of the Dordogne.

Duration: about 1 hour

14h00 : Crossed views on Saint-Emilion.

Get off the beaten track... to discover unknown districts and monuments of Saint-Émilion. From Porte Brunet, the tour was descended to Place Bouqueyre to join the Madeleine plateau to offer two exceptional and opposite views of the city and its surroundings.

Duration: about 1 hour

Sunday:

11:30 am: In the heart of the rock (Saint-Hippolyte)

From the church of Saint-Hippolyte, the walk was taken you to the caves of Ferrand. Built at the end of the 17th century on the edge of the limestone plateau, they are a life-size decoration to the glory of Louis XIV and literary legends of the time. A magical site!

Duration: about 1 hour

16h00 : Under the vine... a city! (Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse)

Standing on the edge of the plateau overlooking the village of Saint-Etienne de Lisse, the Croix de Tourans offers a wide panoramic view of the Dordogne valley. To achieve this, the walking loop was offered you views of the ancient oppidum of Niord and the terraces of Château de Pressac, two high places in the history of the Saint-Emilion region...

Duration: about 1 hour

Non-final schedules.

Tickets to come.