The 2000 years of history and heritage of Saint Émilion, France
October 20 - October 24
$1,000.00
Explore the historic city of Saint Émilion & Support La Cité du Vin
Save the date!
AFCDV’s President’s trip to Saint-Émilion
October 20-24, 2024
Join American Friends of Cité du Vin to explore 2000 years of history as we travel to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an immersive adventure into this renowned village’s heritage, history, gastronomy, and wine.
Our guests will enjoy accommodations at the luxurious Château Hôtel Barrail, visit Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé properties, and explore the area’s rich history.
Accommodations are available for immediate booking at Château Hôtel Barrail. We ask guests to reserve as soon as possible because we cannot guarantee that rooms will be available into the summer.
- Our hotel contact is Tiffanie Huguet. You can reach her at commercial@grand-barrail.com or +33 5 57 55 37 11 Please mention “AFCDV” to be joined to our group. Breakfast is included in your accommodation.
- If booking directly online, please email Tiffanie or our Executive Director, Jenifer Morack, at jenifer@afcdv.org so we can confirm with the hotel.
- Check-in Sunday, October 20 and departure on Thursday, October 24, 2024
Priority will be given to AFCDV Board Members and our patrons who have expressed interest in traveling with AFCDV. We will open only 18 spaces. To secure your place, please make your deposit below.
The estimated total cost of this trip, not including hotel and airfare, is $6,500 per person or $12,000 per couple/duo traveling together. Our itinerary will begin on Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, with a welcome dinner in the exquisite Mauresque Dining Room of Château Hôtel Barrail.
Special visit:
Stay on Thursday for a private visit to La Cité du Vin’s award-winning Via Sensoria exhibit. This year, American Friends is proud to sponsor the Via Sensoria immersive exhibit. For an additional cost, guests who opt to stay on Thursday are invited to join us for a private Sommelier-guided tour of the exhibit and lunch immediately following in La Cité’s Le 7 restaurant.
To request additional information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Executive Director, Jenifer Morack, at jenifer@afcdv.org