Underground Saint-Émilion

THE LARGEST MONOLITHIC CHURCH IN EUROPE

Tour in English !

The true treasure of the region lies beneath the ground, so don’t miss this immersion into the heart of the limestone rock. It offers an exclusive discovery of the lesser known side of the town, an utterly extraordinary place.

From the story of monk Émilion to the carving of the surprising monolithic church, the guide will lead you through 4 monuments: Émilion’s hermitage, the Trinity Chapel, remarkable for its medieval paintings, the catacombs and the underground church.

YOU WILL LOVE IT:

• A guide is needed to see these doors unlocked
• Emilion’s cave conceals a fertility chair, already renowned for its effectiveness
• A paper translation is available in several languages (German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian) on request at the tourist office before the visit.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION: 

• ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
• Departure point: from the Monolithic Church Square
• Free under 6 years old - having a ticket is mandatory
• Reduced price for children from 6 and 17 years old, students, job seekers, disabled persons.
• From 1 to 35 people.
• For people with reduced mobility, please check the accessibility conditions directly with the Tourist office, click here.
• Taking pictures is not allowed when visiting the underground monuments. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please note: Tickets for the "underground Saint-Emilion" guided tour and the access to the bell tower are two separate tickets. To access the bell tower, go to the tourist office and pay 2€ per person. 
• Dog allowed on a leash.

BE ON TIME!
To arrive with peace of mind, plan to arrive in advance. Indeed, finding a parking space can sometimes take a little time in Saint-Émilion. 
Please note : once the visit has begun and the gates of the monuments are closed, you will not be able to join the group in the underground monuments and will not be eligible for a refund (Terms and Conditions).

For reservations for more than 10 people, please contact the sales department at commercial@saint-emilion-tourisme.com.