Heritage walks

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…

Saturday June 29th "KID CREOLE AND THE COCONUTS"

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Cardinal Palace and was host two free concerts on SATURDAY 29 JUNE, offered by the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival. 21H30 - KID CRÉOLE AND THE COCONUTS At the beginning, there was a vision, the vision of a multicultural carnival without stylistic boundaries;…

The Pèlerin Prize

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…

THE JURADE OF SAINT-EMILION

THE VINTNER’S BRAND During John Lackland’s reign (12th century), the Jurade marked the wine barrels worthy of Saint-Emilion with a hot mark after tasting. Every evening during the weekend, the Jurade was make the tradition relive. In the medieval city, actors in costume had performed plays and summoned visitors to follow the ascent of the…

THE ENLIGHTENED CITY

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 CONFERENCES

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…

Friday June 28th "R!X"

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…

THE FOOD COURT

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.

THE ARTISTS ́ CORNER

In the cloister of the collegiate church, the Fresco of the Apocalypse, a great work of 38.5m long created by the artist from Lot-et-Garonne François Peltier, was be highlighted by a sound and light show every evening. The other alleys was host an art exhibition: painting, drawings, sculptures, engravings, etc.

SAINT-CHRISTOPHE DES BARDES

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