Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Jurisdiction’s inclusion on the World Heritage List and EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
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25th anniversary of the Saint-Emilion Jurisdiction’s inscription on the World Heritage List & European Heritage Days
Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, the Saint-Emilion vineyard was the first to be recognized by UNESCO as a cultural landscape. In 2024, the Juridiction of Saint-Emilion invites you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this listing and (re)discover the beauty and secrets of this world-famous vineyard!
On the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, 2024, the 8 communes welcome you to celebrate this anniversary and the European Heritage Days, under the theme “Heritage of itineraries, networks and connections”!
The 8 communes of the Juridiction are offering concerts, entertainment for young and old, a masterclass that promises to be legendary in Saint-Emilion, a round-table discussion on UNESCO-listed vineyards, a relaxation area in front of the Saint-Emilion House of Wines, the opening of historic buildings in the various communes…
On Saturday evening, you can also watch the torchlight procession of the Jurade de Saint-Emilion, the 8-hundred-year-old wine brotherhood and guardian of traditions. The highlight of the evening will be a pyrotechnic show entitled “Lumières sur la Tour” (Lights on the Tower), presented by the commune and “Soirs de Fête”, to celebrate the Heritage Night.
Finally, on Sunday, one of the traditional Jurade festivals will be held: the Ban des Vendanges (Harvest Proclamation). An opportunity to catch a glimpse of the many international personalities inducted for the occasion! In recent years, Tony Parker, Thomas Pesquet, Colin Slade, Valentin Porte and Denis Brogniart have all taken part in the Ban des Vendanges!
UNESCO ROUND TABLE
In France, 3 vineyards are listed as World Heritage Sites. Firstly, the Saint-Emilion vineyard in 1999, followed by the Burgundy and Champagne vineyards in 2015.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Saint-Emilion’s inscription, Jacques-Olivier PESME, Executive Director of Wine Origins Alliance, is honoring us with a unique round-table discussion.
For 1h30, we will share our thoughts on the challenges facing our registered vineyards: climate change, the environment, preservation of cultural landscapes, wine tourism…
CROSSROADS OF 3 EXCEPTIONAL WORLD HERITAGE VINEYARDS
FREE EVENT WITH REGISTRATION
(subject to availability)
Saturday, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
(doors open at 2:30pm)
Salle évènementielle of the Logis de Malet
MASTERCLASS RIEDEL
BOURGOGNE – CHAMPAGNE – SAINT-EMILION
You won’t believe how important the container is!
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Saint-Emilion vineyard’s UNESCO listing, join Maximilian Riedel for a masterclass in the Salle des Dominicains in Saint-Emilion. In front of you, a selection of wines and effervescents, all from UNESCO-listed vineyards: a Bourgogne Blanc, a Bourgogne Rouge, a Saint-Emilion wine and a glass of Champagne to finish!
An exceptional event that 132 people will be able to share, and, as the icing on the cake, leave with the tasting kit to repeat the exercise at home with other vintages!
Masterclass Riedel
Price: €50
Saturday from 5.30 pm to 7 pm
(doors open at 5pm)
Salle des Dominicains, Saint-Emilion
SAINT-EMILION TOURS
The Town Hall and the Greater Saint-Emilion Tourist Office have organized a host of events in the medieval town to mark its 25th anniversary and the European Heritage Days.
Flash” guided tours of the Monolithic Church in French:
- Saturday at 10.15am / 12pm / 1.30pm / 3pm / 5pm / 5.45pm
- Sunday: 10.15am / 1.30pm / 3.15pm / 5pm
Tours in English on Saturday and Sunday at 4pm
Booking required / Duration: 30min / Price: €5 per person (free for children under 6)
Gourmet Stories” guided tours on local specialities
- Saturday, 11am
- Sunday at 2:30 pm
Booking required / Duration: 1h30 / Price: €20 per person
Guided and commented tours of the underground monuments in French :
- Saturday at 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30
- Sunday: 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30
Tours in English on Saturday at 11am & 2pm and on Sunday at 10:45am & 2pm
Booking required / Duration: 1h / Price: €15 per person (free for children under 6)
Dramatised visit ‘Saint-Emilion under the Revolution
Saturday at 4pm
Booking required / Duration: 1h30 to 2h / Price: €20 per person
UNESCO walk with landscape reading
Sunday at 2pm
Booking required / Duration: 2h / Price: €20 per person
Information and booking with the Saint-Emilion Tourist Office
05 57 55 28 28 and on our site : www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com
Information and booking with the Saint-Emilion Tourist Office
On the website : www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com or by phone
Free guided tours by David SOUNY in different parts of the city on Saturday, September 21:
- 2.30pm: tour of the main historic monuments (departure from Place Cap du Pont)
- 5pm: tour of the surroundings of the Logis de Malet (departure from Place Pioceau)
Along the exceptional, inhabited landscapes of the former Juridiction of Saint-Emilion: A cultural and human walk to discover the Juridiction in the presence of Eva BIGANDO, n of Saint-Emilion geographer and researcher, David SOUNY, historian and guide-conférencier and Estelle TROTIGNON, historian.
Saturday at 10am
Departure from Saint-Emilion Town Hall
Information and booking with the Saint-Emilion Town Hall
05 57 24 72 09
Information and booking with the Saint-Emilion Town Hall
A PLACE TO RELAX IN THE HEART OF SAINT-EMILION
Looking for a place to relax in a bucolic setting and (re)discover the wines of Saint-Emilion? Look no further! Opposite the Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion (which remains open all weekend, as it does all year round), the Saint-Emilion Wine Trip has taken up residence on the lawn in front of the Logis de Malet!
Saint-Emilion Wine Trip
On site, a selection of wines by the glass ranging from €3 to €8, served by the winemakers, of course! Visit Wine Trip on Saturday from 11am to 10pm and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
CHURCH CONCERTS
A concert will be held in various churches and venues in the Juridiction! Each venue will vibrate to the sound of choirs, Basque choirs and gospel groups.
Program :
Saturday, September 21, 2024 :
11h00 – Saint-Emilion – Vino Voce (Classical and World Music)
2:30pm – Vignonet – Vibra’Sons (Choir – Baroque, Classical, Contemporary)
From 5pm – Musical entertainment in several Saint-Emilion venues: Grand Lavoir, Petit Lavoir, Place du Clocher and Place de l’Eglise Monolithe with musicians from the Bordeaux Opera Orchestra
6pm – Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes – Tsanta (Occitan polyphonic trio)
Sunday, September 22, 2024 :
4pm – Saint-Laurent-des-Combes – Les Petits Chanteurs de Bordeaux (Choir)
5:00 pm – Saint-Hippolyte – Quatuor vocal Le Plisson (Classical)
5:30pm – Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse – Heaven Gospel (Gospel, Jazz, Contemporary)
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All the informations about the group and the concert
Vibra'Son
Vignonet
Vibra’Son, a choir of 20 singers accompanied by a pianist, will be giving a one-hour concert on the theme of ‘Songs’. A concert of Baroque music, with Michael Haydn’s Missa Tempore Quadragesimae on the programme, and a diversion into French mélodie, arranged for choir (Hugo, Wilder and Bussine) through chords and delicate melodies (reflected in Offenbach’s Barcarolle). Last but not least, there’s contemporary music from American composer Dan Forest, whose compositions combine fervent words with syncopated rhythms, directly inspired by Bernstein’s West Side Story!
Dominique Rodriguez – Piano, Jacques Charpentier – Musical Director
Venue: Vignonet church
Access to the concert 30 minutes beforehand. This is a free event with no need to book, subject to availability (maximum capacity: 80 people).
THE JURADE DE SAINT-EMILION CELEBRATES THE HARVEST!
An 8-hundred-year-old wine brotherhood, the Jurade de Saint-Emilion will be on hand for the weekend!
On Saturday evening from 10:15pm, the Jurats will parade through the streets of Saint-Emilion, torch in hand, in their traditional garb, for a legendary parade that normally takes place every year on the third Saturday in September.
From the Place Bouqueyre to the Tour du Roy, come and feel the special atmosphere of this parade rooted in the traditions of the Jurade, and catch a glimpse of the personalities who have travelled from the 4 corners of the world to share this timeless moment.
The parade will be followed by an exceptional fireworks display.
On Sunday, the Jurats will celebrate the Ban des Vendanges. This traditional festival celebrates the ripening of the grapes, which are ready to be harvested to produce vintages recognized and appreciated the world over! At around 11:30 am, the future ambassadors of Saint-Emilion wines will be inducted into the open air in the moat of the Palais Cardinal.
Finally, at 5 p.m., the Jurats return to the Tour du Roy for a final parade and the Harvest Proclamation speech.
SAINT-EMILION’S HIDDEN TREASURE: THE CHAPELLE DU CHAPITRE
The Société d’Histoire et d’Archéologie de Saint-Emilion invites you to discover a small chapel hidden in the heart of Saint-Emilion, built around 1200 in a refined Romanesque style. Formerly owned by the Chanoines, it features elegant ribbed vaults and 13th-century wall paintings, restored 40 years ago, illustrating the opposition between the sacred and the profane. Listed as a Monument Historique, it houses the memorabilia of local 20th-century figure Abbé Daniel Bergey. Located on Rue du Clocher, access is via the cul-de-sac near the “L’Envers du décor” restaurant.
Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 11am and 4pm to 6pm
ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG AND OLD
Children and parents alike can keep busy during the 2 days of celebrations by taking part in a variety of workshops.
In Saint-Emilion, Cap Sciences will be showing children aged 7 and over how our ancestors were able to construct incredible buildings, such as the monolithic church of Saint-Emilion! The 1-hour Bâti Romain workshop is offered all day on Saturday and Sunday for groups of up to 15 participants.
Feeling more like a medieval soul? Then come and try out the traditional Lou Béret wooden games freely available in the Cloister of Saint-Emilion’s Collegiate Church.
Saturday from 10am to 10pm
Sunday from 10am to 6pm
A STROLL THROUGH THE VINEYARDS OF SAINT-CHRISTOPHE-DES-BARDES
Discover the vineyards on a walk organized by the Mairie de Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes and the association Village Vigneron en transition! Sunday, September 22, 10 a.m. from the village hall in St-Christophe-des-Bardes for a 6 km walk, accessible to all (including children), whatever your walking ability! This easy hike takes you on a loop through vineyards, mills, washhouses and châteaux, to help you discover the local heritage of this commune in the Saint-Emilion Jurisdiction. Free parking at the parking lot opposite the school or the town hall: 60 route de Barbenègre, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes.
Departure time: 10 a.m.
Departure point: Salle communale de St-Christophe-des-Bardes
Wine tasting (syrup and grape juice for children) at Clos Abbaye at the end of the hike.
Of course, this festive weekend is an opportunity to (re)discover the vineyard through its reading tables, but that’s not all!
Discover the 8 communes of the Juridiction through these tables retracing the history of the vineyard.
For an even more immersive experience, scan the QR Code on each table and let the story of the Juridiction be told to you.
View the reading tables on the map of the Jurisdiction :