In September, usually on the third Sunday of the month, the Ban des Vendanges (harvest ban) took place in Saint-Émilion, marking the start of the harvest period.
The goal has always been to seek out quality, and in the past, experts sent to the vineyards were tasked with ensuring that the grapes were perfectly ripe. The Jurade could then proclaim the opening of the ban.
Today, this ceremony is a link between the past and the future and an opportunity to celebrate the harvested vintage.
Upcoming programme
Dates
Grand Saint-Emilionnais Tourist Office
Le Doyenné - Place des Créneaux
33330 SAINT-EMILION
Summer visits
Saint-Émilion under the stars
Every Tuesday at 9.30pm
→ At nightfall, discover Saint-Émilion in a different light: soft lighting and unusual anecdotes for an unforgettable night-time walk.
Saint-Émilion during the Revolution
Every Thursday at 9:30 p.m.
→ Armed with lanterns, immerse yourself in the turbulent atmosphere of the French Revolution.
