saint-emilion monolithic church
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Certain days, the guide only speak in french. You can go on the tour but if your English speaking, they provide you with a paper full of highlights... Tour seemed to lag, as we would read faster than the guide spoke. She make no effort to make sure we understood or asked if we had questions
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The Benedictine monks who were the inspiration for this church carved out of solid rock forming Europe’s largest monolithic cathedral should be canonized. This is truly an amazing building and one which must be seen to be believed. No photos allowed inside - but photos would not do it justice anyway.
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It was fascinating to see such an important and old monument so well-preserved. Very interesting tour.
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We were in the area for the wine (why not) and did a tour one afternoon. The tour starts out to be very plain and we were expecting an average experience. But then we walked into the Church Proper and were just amazed. It tests the imagination to stand in wonder of how this church was carved out of limestone - its about half the size of a cricket ground and the ceiling is over 20 metres high - just amazing.And its still a working church (not all the time). Nothing short of spectacular. It has the feel of being inside a giant tomb (which it was once). the tower above the church (which is supported from inside is just as impressive.Definitely glad we went - however the walk down from the tourist office is steep and would not be for anyone less than able bodied. The tour ends on the Plaza and there are numerous cafes and wine merchants that are worth more time. It is truly a beautiful place
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Nice church around an even nicer wine region! On a visit back in 2006 I had the opportunity to walk around the Church after a day in the surrounding vineyards and it was very nice to check out. Really detailed architecture.
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The only way to visit the church is by a guided tour. You need to reserve when you get to the city. The church is carved in the mountain and it`s amaizing to think that this was all dug by hand. Unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures in the chirch itself. Even if you could it is simply too dark anyways. I would recommend this visit as it is really unique.
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Wow - what a great church - carved underground and a special place. We had done and ample of cathedrals and churches & I really didn't want to see another church, but my wife really wanted to see it, so I begrudgedly went! Best move ever.NB: I think they only do one tour in English - get your tickets from the Office de Tourisme at the top of the town - best bet is to get it before lunch - I think the tour starts at 2pm - so get your tickets, tour the town a bit yourself (grab some lunch), then head back to the Office de Tourisme before the tour time.Photos not really recommended - but sneak some if you can.
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If you love architecture then you'll enjoy this. Built between the 11th and 15th century the church has both romanesque and gothic styles and is built uniquely. The top has a nice lookout where you can see most of the city. We came here with a wine tour group and didn't expect to see any churches as part of the tour, but glad we did.
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这个地方需要导游带领才能去看，门票7.5欧元。分地下隐居室，小教堂，地下洞穴三个部分。英语讲解只有两场，法语讲解很快，我没有听懂。整个教堂实在一块大石头上刻出来的，满震撼。但不许照相。
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The whole of St. Emilion is worth a stop or a stay, but the Monolithic Church is a must see. Carved from solid limestone in the early 12th century, the subterranean structure is at once both mysterious and awe inspiring. I'm not sure which image intrigues me more: the thought of 12th century humans hewing out this space from the solid rock, or the picture of worshippers filling the space, lit by candles, fragrant with incense, perhaps with a chant being intoned by the monks. Access is by organized tour only, but that is well worth doing.