Saint-Émilion history goes back at least 35,000 years. it is a medieval city located at the crossroads of Bordeaux, Saintonge and Périgor. Saint-Émilion is located on the right bank of Bordeaux, where it is predominantly merlot.
What did we do?
On our way to Arsac we made a stop at Château Kirwan for a tour and a tasting.
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| We had our own personal tour guide |
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| This vineyard paints a red stripe around the barrel to hide the wine stains. |
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| Concrete vats |
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| 2024 Vintage |
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| Private tasting room |
Arsac
We went shopping in the little town. They had a butcher/cheese shop and a bakery. We of course had no idea how to order or what to order and the woman behind the counter did not speak much English. At both places the women were very patient with us and even the customers chimed in to help translate.
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| Boucherie Charcuterie Larrazet |
Another tour and a tasting this time right at our Château du Tertre. The Château dates back to the 12th century. For four centuries it was the property of the Lords of Arsa .
This vineyard has used 4 different vats:
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| Wooden barrel Vats |
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| Concrete Vats |
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| Stainless steel vats |
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| Egg shaped concrete vat |
Église Saint-Germain
Sunrises you don't see many of those from us, lol.
Sunsets
Saint Emilion
Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion
Cloître des Cordeliers a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site also houses underground cellars where sparkling wines are crafted. You can sit in their garden terrace and enjoy a picnic.
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| We had bread, cheese, pate and of course a bottle of red |
Panoramic view of the King's Tower and the village of Saint-Émilion
Porte Brunet is the only remaining gate out of the town's original seven. All the others were demolished during the 19th century.
Our first wine tasting in Saint-Émilion was at Badon Wine Boutique.
Across the street 1 2 3 VINS for another wine tasting.
Salle des Dominicains there was a local art festivals and several artists displayed their work.
Around Saint-Émilion and of course doors.
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| We found a well |
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| Let's see if it works 💪 |
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| Les Grandes Murailles |
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| Grande fontaine |
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| Fontaine du Roi |
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| Wine Council of Saint-Emilion's door |
Where did we dine?
Arsac
We set ourselves up between the vineyard and the pool and enjoyed our meat, cheese, bread & wine purchases.
Breakfast was served in the main house of Chateau du Tertre in the kitchen.
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| Fruit salad, croissant, baguette and we were also served eggs |
Au Marquis de Terme we paired our meal with a bottle of the Château's 2017 Margaux wine.
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| Lard |
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| With chips |
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| Feta mouse with duck |
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| Grilled Tenderloin with pepper sauce, jerusalem artichokes & oyster mushrooms |
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| Roasted Turbot with roasted corn puree, poultry jus, & miso sabayan |
Saint Emilion
Chai Pascal
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| Sea Bass |
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| Pork Stirfry |
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| Grand Marnier Souffle |
Pizzéria du Vieux Lavoir
Where did we stay?
Arsac
Chateau du Tertre
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| Our view |
Saint Emilion
Badon Boutique Hôtel a great location with a comfortable bed. They also have a private parking area for a small fee. It did not have a fridge but Rob was able to keep his beer cold in the common area fridge. The staff were great!
How did we get there?
Arsac we drove about 45 mnutes to Cantenac. From Cantenac another 15 minutes to our Chateau.
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| Bordeaux to Château du Tertre |
We had about an hour drive to the other side of the river to Saint Emilion. Since we had time we decided to find a laundromat on our way.
Back on the road:
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| Château du Tertre to Saint-Émilion |
When did we visit?
Arsac 14 - 16 September 2025
Saint Emilion 16 - 19 September 2025
We went to Arsac to stay at the Château. It is a beautiful Château and we highly recommend.
Saint-Émilion was a quaint town and I highly suggest visiting. A lot of people just make this a day trip from Bordeaux.
I hope every "I want to travel the world" girl finds her "I just booked the trip" guy."
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