The Châteaux of the Jurisdiction were invited to open their doors during the whole weekend.

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.

A music band wandering around was animated the different places of the Medieval City: cloister, streets, City Hall gardens, etc.

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

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.

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.

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.

The square was hosted many activities: demonstrations by coopers and blacksmiths, a show by Les Rouleurs de Barriques, classical and medieval concerts, battles between parents and children around tasting workshops...

The lawns of the Logis de Malet were arranged in a relaxation area punctuated by acoustic jazz concerts performed by the duet Jaza2 and art live performances.

Saturday :

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO inscription, Christian Naura (painter), Jean-François André (sculptor), Jone and Ben Track (street art artists) proposed the creation of a live work from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Jone be fraiche www.jone.book.fr

Ben Trakt  www.ben-trakt.com

Jean-françois André www.mesculptures.fr

Christian Naura www.christian-naura.com

Sunday:

Eric Besson, painter, was honour the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO inscription through the construction of a participatory work.

The works of all the artists were be exhibited inside the Logis de Malet.

The arcades of the Logis de Malet were also host the exhibition of photos of the winners of the competition organized as part of the Montgolfiades de Saint-Emilion for the 20th anniversary.

Theme of the competition: the remarkable sites of the Jurisdiction seen from the sky. 

In partnership with Les Montgolfiades de Saint-Emilion

Awards ceremony on Saturday at 2pm.