Libourne & St Emilion Guidebook

Jenny
Libourne & St Emilion Guidebook

Restaurants - Libourne

A selection of my favourite restaurants in and around Libourne and Saint Emilion
As they say in French, the Zinc Authentique is « incontournable » - it’s a must-do! A firm favourite with locals, it’s been around for a while and fully deserves its authentic label. The Côte de Boeuf with frites is a treat you shouldn’t miss. The wine list is long and tempting and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about wine, local and otherwise. 2 minutes on foot from the flat.
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Le Zinc Authentique
42 Rue Fonneuve
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As they say in French, the Zinc Authentique is « incontournable » - it’s a must-do! A firm favourite with locals, it’s been around for a while and fully deserves its authentic label. The Côte de Boeuf with frites is a treat you shouldn’t miss. The wine list is long and tempting and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about wine, local and otherwise. 2 minutes on foot from the flat.
Another firm favourite! Great for a first meal after arriving, drop your bags and head down to the river. Only 2 minutes on foot from the flat. Reservation advised, especially if you want to eat on the terrace overlooking the Dordogne!
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Le Bistrot Maritime
12 Quai Souchet
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Another firm favourite! Great for a first meal after arriving, drop your bags and head down to the river. Only 2 minutes on foot from the flat. Reservation advised, especially if you want to eat on the terrace overlooking the Dordogne!
A very nice place for a coffee by the river or a light lunch! 🥂
La Galerie des Quais
2 Quai Général d'Amade
A very nice place for a coffee by the river or a light lunch! 🥂
I haven’t tried Chez Rémi myself, but the menu looks delicious, and I’ve heard only good things about this restaurant!
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Chez Remi
6 Rue Fonneuve
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I haven’t tried Chez Rémi myself, but the menu looks delicious, and I’ve heard only good things about this restaurant!
Cosy - as the name suggests! One of the best addresses in Libourne for good food in pleasant surroundings.
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Cosy Tourny
12 Cr Tourny
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Cosy - as the name suggests! One of the best addresses in Libourne for good food in pleasant surroundings.
Cross to the other side of the Dordogne and enjoy nice views of Libourne with great food and wine (take your car, parking is available)
La Guinguette
3 Rue du Port de la Feuillade
Cross to the other side of the Dordogne and enjoy nice views of Libourne with great food and wine (take your car, parking is available)
Why not pop in here for a coffee, glass of wine and a snack and try one of the many games and puzzles on offer? 3€ per player for three short games or 1 long game. Great fun!
Jeux Barjo Libourne
62 Rue Fonneuve
Why not pop in here for a coffee, glass of wine and a snack and try one of the many games and puzzles on offer? 3€ per player for three short games or 1 long game. Great fun!

Restaurants - St Emilion

Situated in the midst of the Pomerol-Saint Emilion vineyards next to the prestigious Cheval Blanc, the restaurant - La Terrasse Rouge - boasts stunning views over the surrounding countryside and good food, too! 👍 You will need to reserve well ahead of your visit.
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Chateau La Dominique
1 La Dominique
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Situated in the midst of the Pomerol-Saint Emilion vineyards next to the prestigious Cheval Blanc, the restaurant - La Terrasse Rouge - boasts stunning views over the surrounding countryside and good food, too! 👍 You will need to reserve well ahead of your visit.
Located just outside Saint Emilion, this very enjoyable restaurant boasts a beautiful terrace set in the vineyards.
Château de Candale
Located just outside Saint Emilion, this very enjoyable restaurant boasts a beautiful terrace set in the vineyards.
A lunch or dinner at Les Belles Perdrix (Château Troplong Mondot, just outside Saint Emilion) is a superb gourmet experience not to be missed. Reservation essential well in advance.
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Bed & Breakfast - Les Belles Perdrix
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A lunch or dinner at Les Belles Perdrix (Château Troplong Mondot, just outside Saint Emilion) is a superb gourmet experience not to be missed. Reservation essential well in advance.
This lovely restaurant in the heart of Saint Emilion serves good French food and is always popular with our guests! Very nice patio for al fresco dining!
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L'Envers du Décor
11 Rue du Clocher
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This lovely restaurant in the heart of Saint Emilion serves good French food and is always popular with our guests! Very nice patio for al fresco dining!
Cute little place at the bottom of St Emilion, indoor - outdoor snacking with great choice of wines and helpful service!
Sous la robe
21 Rue André Loiseau
Cute little place at the bottom of St Emilion, indoor - outdoor snacking with great choice of wines and helpful service!
La Pizzeria du Vieux Lavoir
19 Rue de la Grande Fontaine
Ô 3 fontaines
19 Rue de la Porte Bouqueyre
Nice restaurant serving good, simple food. We enjoyed a tasty hamburger with hot crispy French fries!
Le Clos du Roy
12 Rue de la Petite Fontaine
Nice restaurant serving good, simple food. We enjoyed a tasty hamburger with hot crispy French fries!
This restaurant is about 2 minutes from Saint-Emilion by car, in the direction of St Christophe des Bardes. The setting is idyllic, enjoy dinner on a large terrace overlooking the vineyards. You'll need to reserve several days in advance.
Le Jardin, 33330 Saint-Émilion, Ranska
This restaurant is about 2 minutes from Saint-Emilion by car, in the direction of St Christophe des Bardes. The setting is idyllic, enjoy dinner on a large terrace overlooking the vineyards. You'll need to reserve several days in advance.

Restaurants - Other

I’d rate this almost as a must do! A bistrot type restaurant in the charming village of Branne. 15 minutes from Libourne by car. Reservation essential, especially if you want a table on the terrace!
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Le Caffe Cuisine
9 Pl. du Marché
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I’d rate this almost as a must do! A bistrot type restaurant in the charming village of Branne. 15 minutes from Libourne by car. Reservation essential, especially if you want a table on the terrace!
Just outside Montagne, eat on the terrace or in the delightful gardens surrounded by rolling vineyards. A memorable experience.
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Le Clos Mirande
9 Mirande
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Just outside Montagne, eat on the terrace or in the delightful gardens surrounded by rolling vineyards. A memorable experience.
A small restaurant between Libourne and Saint Emilion, appreciated by locals for its excellent cuisine.
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La table de Catusseau
86 Rue de Catusseau
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A small restaurant between Libourne and Saint Emilion, appreciated by locals for its excellent cuisine.
Opened in early 2020 and run by chef Pierre Rigothier, who managed several Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, this is a charming venue offering simple, authentic food.
Auberge Des Graves
56 Av. de Libourne
Opened in early 2020 and run by chef Pierre Rigothier, who managed several Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, this is a charming venue offering simple, authentic food.
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La Réserve du Presbytère
22 Grand Rue
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A must if you are a fan of light aviation! Enjoy lunch on the terrace and watch a variety of aircraft arriving and departing. I am a local instructor (PPL) and would be happy to show you around! 👍 Libourne-Artigues de Lussac aérodrome (D1089).
La Terrasse d'Eole
3256 Route de Lyon
A must if you are a fan of light aviation! Enjoy lunch on the terrace and watch a variety of aircraft arriving and departing. I am a local instructor (PPL) and would be happy to show you around! 👍 Libourne-Artigues de Lussac aérodrome (D1089).

Sightseeing & Activities

Call the Château Soutard (5 minutes on foot outside Saint Emilion) to book a one-hour tour of the property and cellars with wine-tasting (3 glasses). 15€/person. Tours available in French and English.
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Château Soutard
Soutard
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Call the Château Soutard (5 minutes on foot outside Saint Emilion) to book a one-hour tour of the property and cellars with wine-tasting (3 glasses). 15€/person. Tours available in French and English.
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Office de Tourisme du Grand Saint-Emilionnais
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Stop by the Tourist Office on the quays for information about Libourne, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux and the region in general.
Office de Tourisme du Libournais - Bureau Capitainerie
40 Esp. de la République
Stop by the Tourist Office on the quays for information about Libourne, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux and the region in general.
Fun water park with 4 giant slides!
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La Calinésie
11 Rue de Logrono
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Fun water park with 4 giant slides!
Our go-to supplier for heavenly white wine (serve cool and fresh) and summery rosé 🥂
Château de Fontenille
1315 Route de Grimard
Our go-to supplier for heavenly white wine (serve cool and fresh) and summery rosé 🥂

Shopping & Services

All the info you really need to know!
Small supermarket for all your food shopping. Place Abel Surchamp, 2 minutes from the flat on foot.
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Carrefour Contact
25 Pl. Abel Surchamp
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Small supermarket for all your food shopping. Place Abel Surchamp, 2 minutes from the flat on foot.
Rue Gambetta
PHARMACIE CENTRALE
38 Rue Gambetta
Rue Gambetta
Large supermarket with a good choice of products 5 minutes out of town by car. You will find other shops (fashion outlets, pharmacy, post office, electrical goods) in the same indoor centre. Petrol station.
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Carrefour Libourne
Route de Castillon
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Large supermarket with a good choice of products 5 minutes out of town by car. You will find other shops (fashion outlets, pharmacy, post office, electrical goods) in the same indoor centre. Petrol station.
My favorite multi-brand boutique in Libourne! A lovely selection of clothes for all occasions! Marie and Consiglia will be please to advise you.
Escapade
30 Rue Montesquieu
My favorite multi-brand boutique in Libourne! A lovely selection of clothes for all occasions! Marie and Consiglia will be please to advise you.
Nearest petrol station (on the roundabout at the top end of Rue du Près. Carnot).
Esso
Avenue René Cassagne
Nearest petrol station (on the roundabout at the top end of Rue du Près. Carnot).
Rave reviews from our guests for Lovelec, electric bike hire, with lots of advice on what to see in the local area.
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Esplanade de la République
Rave reviews from our guests for Lovelec, electric bike hire, with lots of advice on what to see in the local area.

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