Le Lys de Maisonneuve

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Between the Isle and the Dordogne River, the city of Libourne is renowned for its prestigious wines but also for : the place Abel - Surchamp, its old houses and its Neo Gothic Town . You can also discover the Museum of Fine Arts containing works of French, Flemish and Italian schools . Finally, the visit of the castle of Vayres, former residence of the Albret family , will allow you to discover the patrimony of the city through the furnished rooms of Louis XIII and Louis XV and the medieval garden.

The church in brief ...
This amazing church was built underground from the 8th to the 12th centuries. It is the largest monolith church of Europe. Not to be missed ...
The huge bell tower of 70 meters,built between the 12th and the 15th centuries, which offers a magnificent view on the city and the vineyards that surround it.

The city in brief
Saint-Emilion is today classified in the World Heritage of UNESCO ,for its wine,landscapes and even for its narrow streets and medieval squares... The city is one of the prettiest of Aquitaine, and the view of the city from the tower of the king proves it. The stone houses with the pink rooftops overlook the underground monolith church, the largest in Europe, that houses beautiful Gothic frescoes. Getaway in the vineyards or visit the monuments of the city, to discover more things ...