We wake up in the idyllic setting of our Chambers de Hotes (hotel) La Gomerie on a vineyard.
This hotel is an 18th century house on the vineyard. It has 5 suites. Views across the wineries in the region. Our hosts have been to New Zealand - Cape Kidnappers a Golf Course! They would love to live in NZ. I suggested to Sam we could do a house swap!
The view out our window.
St Emilion is a medieval town. It is famous for this as well as the story being St Emilion, a monk introduced the first grape varieties to the area, according to Bernard who we met in the village the night before. He shouted us a wine, he'd had a few, as had many others who were tripping up the cobblestones ! Beautiful town, fantastic buildings. Eighty wine stores, in converted houses. Not many people live in the village now.
Not only is the village known for its wine, but it is also well known for its macaroons.
Delicious - amazing varieties to choose from. Macaroons and red wine purchased - all set for next part of journey.
Next stop Biarritz. A seaside resort town. Sure it is a buzzy place in the summer. There are a few different beaches along the coast. The style of building is very Spanish looking - it is only a short distance to the border of Spain.
Another day over!
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