Saturday 29 June "BRASS UNDER INFLUENCE

A stage was be set up in the heart of the moat of the Palais Cardinal and was hosted two free concerts on Saturday 29th of June,  proposed by the Saint-Emilion Jazz Festival. 20H00 - BRASS UNDER INFLUENCE Born of the friendship between Sébastien "iep" Arruti (Trombonist and Band Leader) and Pierre Cherbero (Grand Marshal)…

THE GARDEN OF ENERGIES

Workshops for children on energy was be available in this area such as the construction of solar-powered mini-wind turbines, an archaeological excavation workshop, a game about World Heritage Sites, etc.

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;…

Picnic walk

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…

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…

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 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.