Is nine months too late to write an overdue travel post? Last June we found ourselves in peaceful Saint-Émilion, staying in an historic farmhouse in the middle of wine country.1
We began in Bordeaux on the day of a huge wine festival,2 enjoying local wine and the best sunset of our trip. The following day, we explored Saint-Émilion, an ancient city dating back to prehistoric times. We explored Roman ruins, sampled more local wine (of course), confused a cat, and visited a nearby market town with friends.
We bought homemade, herb-encrusted saucisson from a little girl,3 got lost on country roads, found out everything we needed to know about 17th century architecture and the local theatre industry, had a conversation about pesto with a chef, and enjoyed the mintiest mint chocolate chip ice cream that I have ever tasted.4
Obviously you should visit Saint-Émilion for the architecture, wine, food, historic landmarks,5 and beautiful vistas, but don’t forget to sample the ice cream!
Special bonus photos…
- Really. There were miles and miles of grape vines surrounding the house. Finding our way home each day was confusing. [↩]
- Although every day may be a wine festival in Bordeaux. [↩]
- This lasted the next week, at least, and was delicious every time. [↩]
- There were even flecks of mint in the ice cream. [↩]
- It is a world heritage site, after all. [↩]
Myam myam, delicious post. What was Bordeaux like? What other posts may we expect to see in the near future?
I can taste the wine (did you like St. Emilion?), WISH I could taste the mint chocolate chip ice cream, and enjoy the beauty. Your photos take me there. They are extraordinary.
Ah, St. Emilion. My favorite French red. Wonder how it goes with chocolate chip
What was the name of the farmhouse you stayed at? I am looking for one to rent in July with my young family…
Hey there! We were actually couchsurfing, so it was the home of our hosts.