We’ve discovered where to stay in Saint Emilion to sample the relaxed French lifestyle.
Lorraine recently sampled Yelloh! Village Saint-Emilion – a campsite with a difference – luxury accommodations on site…
“It certainly wasn’t long until I slipped into holiday mode after checking in at Yelloh! Village in Saint-Emilion, in the Bordeaux wine region of southwest France. Lounging on resort, I enjoyed some relaxation in my spacious premium cottage and terrace, sampled good wine and enjoyed drinking in the serene woodland and lake views.
“Saint-Emilion is just one hour from the city of Bordeaux and combined with regular flights from the UK, it’s a convenient option for a long weekend wine break or a longer escape.
“Yelloh! Village Saint-Emilion may be a campsite, with pitches for tents and caravans, but it also has some stylish options for affordable luxury travellers.
“The peaceful woodland surroundings and birdsong allowed me to escape from the everyday world, which was rather novel following a few hectic weeks of work and travel.
“This all prepared me for a day of adventure in the nearby town that lies at the heart of this famous wine region. Less than ten minutes away by resort shuttle, Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval town, laden with 17 historic limestone moments and an overwhelming number of restaurants and shops celebrating the region’s finest exports: wine and macarons. To revel in culture, gastronomy and history in equal measure, make Saint-Emilion your next affordable luxury camping adventure.
“I would definitely recommend you consider a bit of vineyard hopping to sample the region’s finest grape varieties and break the walk up, before a bit of sightseeing and a late lunch in Saint-Emilion.”
Look out for our post on things to see and do in Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux wine region – coming soon. In the meantime don’t miss our review of Yelloh! Village Saint-Emilion:
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