Clocher de Saint Émilion
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Place à Saint Émilion
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Terrasse ombragée à Saint Émilion
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Saint Émilion

In Burdigalae vinum veritas

An unmissable stop on the Scandibérique, Saint-Emilion is a fabulous architectural gem surrounded by beautiful vineyards producing grands crus wines known across the globe. The little town grew up around a natural grotto where a Breton hermit, Saint Emilion, retired from the world in the 8th century. The place now boasts many listed monuments, including the monolithic church dug into the limestone cliff, the collegiate church, the Doyenné Cloisters, the Cordeliers Cloisters and the Tour du Roy, as well as the steepest of streets, known as tertres and escalettes. Since 1999, the wider area of the Juridiction de Saint-Émilion has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional cultural landscape.

Three main grape varieties are grown in the area, merlot contributing a rich roundness, cabernet franc finesse and elegance, thanks to its tannins and aromas, and cabernet sauvignon adding spicy notes and helping ensure the local wines’ longevity thanks to its powerful tannins. Why not taste some St-Emilion wines in a beautiful shaded arbour in town!

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Clérac / Libourne

35 Clérac / Libourne

46 km
3 h 05 min
I begin / Family
Clérac offers a haven of peace, nestled in its green wooded corner at the southern edge of the Saintonge area. The Scandibérique then leads you into the Bordelais area. At first, up to Guîtres, as well as the green of the pines, the bright white of former kaolin clay mines stands out, while the lakes that have formed in these pits reflect the deep blue of the sky. Next, the scenery changes, as you cycle beside the Isle River, the slopes covered with world-famous vineyards as you approach Libourne, an historic port at the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne Rivers. By now, the feel is very southern!
Libourne / Créon

36 Libourne / Créon

39 km
2 h 29 min
I cycle often
This Scandibérique stage is associated with luscious ruby reds, as you cross the dense vineyards of the St-Emilion area, or Jurisdiction, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The wines here age extremely well, turning darker with age. Wander around St-Emilion’s spectacular, steep, ramparted streets before crossing the Dordogne River. You then climb through more vineyards to join the Roger Lapébie Greenway. At the spot where you join this beautiful path for non-motorized traffic, take care to turn right towards Créon to then carry on smoothly towards Bordeaux; if you turn left, you head off towards the town of La Réole and the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route… but that’s a completely different cycling adventure!