In the heart of the vineyards, this Combes loop is truly exotic. After the harvest, when the vines have put on their golden robes, the landscapes are remarkable.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 8,4 km
Iconic to discover nearby: The monolithic church of Saint-Émilion
From the Romanesque church, the walk offers lovely views of the surrounding towns of Saint-Émilion, Saint-Hippolyte and Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It is an opportunity to discover the terroirs of prestigious wine-growing châteaux, which have made the appellation famous. This walk is located in the very heart of the jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural landscape in 1999. Let's not forget that the Saint-Émilion vineyard was the first to be listed on the World Heritage !
The hiking loop begins at the Saint-Laurent church flanked by its small cemetery. This church has preserved its vaulted half-domed choir and its cornice with modillions from the Romanesque period. From the forecourt of this sanctuary, hikers enjoy a remarkable view of the entire Dordogne valley. There is a succession of coombs (or depressions) and hillsides, harmoniously interwoven and watered by several streams, which make this landscape so charming. On the route, the Jean-Louis Faure park, in a pleasant and relaxing setting, is ideal for a picnic break. The interest of the loop is the crossing of a magnificent wine-growing landscape, relentlessly shaped by generations of winegrowers. Several castles are on your steps; most of them, with their traditional blond stone architecture, built in the XNUMXth century, Châteaux Godeau, Troplong-Mondot, Bellefont-Belcier, the latter recognizable by its large plane trees. Château La Croisille will surprise you, with its resolutely innovative and colorful architecture, with its tasting area which gives the feeling of being suspended in the landscape!
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