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Saint-Emilion, vignoble médiéval

This charming town is nowadays well known for its wonderful wines, but it also has a strong historic heritage. In the 11th century, it was a small medieval town with a strong religious community. A powerful monastery developed using the legend of Aemilianus (Emilien), a Christian hermit who allegedly settled near the city and carried out miracles. At the end of the 12th century, John without Ground offered the citizens to become a « free...