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French rivers with Scenic | The quaint town of Saint-Émilion with David Whitehill
In this segment travel reporter David Whitehill pays a visit to the Saint-Émilion region and gets to delve into the rich history of this spectacular part of France.
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As far as French history goes, the world heritage-listed town of Saint-Emilion literally steals the show.
We traveled here with Scenic as part of a 2 week French River cruising experience.
One of the beautiful things about traveling through France is its history and take Saint-Emilion for example its origins date back 35,000 years, which is fairly hard to fathom.
But its history like that the makes exploring this place such an experience.
The town sits in one of the main wine producing regions of Bordeaux, her streets are lined with Romanesque churches and prehistoric ruins; It really does feel like you've stepped back into the Middle Ages.
The monolithic church which was carved right into the rock face is the area's most well-known monument and its underground passageways were filled with all kinds of secrets.
So this cave is essentially the heart of Saint-Emilion as we get to see it today; See a young monk by the name of Emilion came down here to live and escape persecution and this is where he would meditate and just over here is his rocky bed where he would spend each night. What a crazy existence.
Exploring what's left of this ancient house of God let’s your imagination run wild.
From the dramatic ruins of Saint-Emilion Scenic take us to the quaint little town of Bergerac.
It's a beautiful snapshot into the 15th century, with the town sitting on the banks of the Dordogne River; trade ruled this area and its traditional food is still one of the major attractions, as long as you’re a fan of duck.
As our journey takes us through the beautiful region of Bordeaux, our chariot is the mighty Scenic Diamond.
This is definitely they way to check out Europe.
On board it's all about luxury and making sure your time here is as relaxing as possible. With all the trimmings of a five star hotel and everything included in the price, yep even the bar; this is your chance to live it up like royalty.
As wine is such a huge part of life in Bordeaux, it'll be a crime not to indulge.
The history dates back over 2,000 years.
Scenic give you every opportunity to experience the culture surrounding some of the best wines in the world.
With all these Australian’s around I hope there is plenty of wine in the cellars.
Cheers everyone!
Hope you’re all enjoying yourselves.
With Chateau Soutard as the backdrop, it's a perfect end to another beautiful day in France.
French Friday's: Château Ripeau (Grand Cru Classé) Vineyard in Saint-Émilion
French Friday's with Will Roadhouse: Located just an hour outside of Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion is one of the most beautiful ancient cities I've ever visited! The wines here in Chateau Ripeau (Grand Cru Classé) are one of the best wines I've ever tasted!!!
Chateau Ripeau has a long history in the appellation, with vines being planted in the 1700’s. The vineyard does not begin to gain notice until 1868. However, the modern era for Chateau Ripeau begins in 1917, when it was purchased by the family of a well-known Bordeaux wine negociant, Marcel and Marie Loubat. If the Loubat name sounds familiar to you, the answer is yes, they are from the same Loubat family that owned Petrus. Chateau Ripeau has remained in the same family since that time. Chateau Ripeau takes its name from parcel of land the vineyard and chateau are located on. The vineyard has good neighbors as the vines are not located not far from Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Corbin and Chateau La Dominique and close to the Pomerol border.
The 15.3 hectare, Right Bank vineyard of Chateau Ripeau is planted to 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Located not far from La Dominique and Chateau Chauvin, the terroir is sand, gravel, limestone and clay with iron deposits in the soil. The average age of the vines is close to 35 years of age.
To produce the wine of Chateau Ripeau, the wine is vinified in temperature controlled, stainless steel vats. The wine is aged in 33% new, French oak barrels for between 12 and 16 months. On average 5,000 cases of Chateau Ripeau are produced every vintage. There is a second wine, La Garenne de Ripeau.
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History of St. Emilion: St. Emilion could be the oldest active wine producing appellation in the Bordeaux region with a history that dates back to the times of the ancient Romans. Numerous Roman ruins are scattered all over the St. Emilion appellation. While St. Emilion claims credit for the being the home of the famous Roman poet and wine lover, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, (who served as the inspiration for the name of the now famous, Chateau Ausone) the area takes its name from a Benedictine Monk who was known as Emilian. Emilian lived in the area and is responsible for starting to create the uniquely designed, limestone church that is central the village of St. Emilion. Today, the village of St. Emilion is a protected, Unesco, world heritage site. St. Emilion also lays claim to having the oldest, wine society in France. The Jurade of St Emilion was formed in 1199! St. Emilion was the first region in Bordeaux to export their wines. Due to the ease of shipping taking place in the 14th century, with only a few vines scattered in the Medoc, St. Emilion wine was already being shipped to England at the request of King Edward. This date coincides with the founding of the commercial city of Libourne by the British. The city of Libourne has another connection with England, it was named Sir Roger de Leybourne from England.
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Modern Pyramids - Amazing Architecture of Modern World
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1. The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, in the court of the Louvre Museum, is a 20.6 meter (about 70 foot) glass structure which acts as an entrance to the museum. It was designed by the American architect I. M. Pei and completed in 1989.
2. The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, United States, is a 30-story true pyramid with light beaming from the top.
3. The 32-story Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee (a city named after the ancient Egyptian capital whose name itself was derived from the name of one of its pyramids). Built in 1991, it was the home court for the University of Memphis men's basketball program, and the National Basketball Association's Memphis Grizzlies until 2004.
4. The Walter Pyramid, home of the basketball and volleyball teams of the California State University, Long Beach, campus in California, United States, is an 18-story-tall blue true pyramid.
5. The 48-story Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, California, designed by William Pereira, one of the city's symbols.
6. The 105-story Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, Northern Korea.
7. The Slovak Radio Building in Bratislava, Slovakia. This building is shaped like an inverted pyramid.
8. The Summum Pyramid, a 3 story pyramid in Salt Lake City, Utah, used for instruction in the Summum philosophy and conducting rites associated with Modern Mummification.
9. The three pyramids of Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.
10. The Ames Monument in southeastern Wyoming honoring the brothers who financed the Union Pacific Railroad.
11. The Ballandean Pyramid, at Ballandean in rural Queensland is a 15 meter folly pyramid made from blocks of local granite.
12. The Karlsruhe Pyramid is a pyramid made of red sandstone, located in the centre of the market square of Karlsruhe, Germany. It was erected in the years 1823--1825 over the vault of the city's founder, Margrave Charles III William (1679--1738).
13. GoJa Music Hall in Prague.
14. The Muttart Conservatory greenhouses in Edmonton, Alberta.
15. Sunway Pyramid shopping mall in Selangor, Malaysia.
16. Hanoi Museum with an overall design of a reversed Pyramid.
18. The Pyramid culture-entertainment complex and Monument of Kazan siege (Church of Image of Edessa) in Kazan, Russia.
19. The Time pyramid in Wemding, Germany, a pyramid begun in 1993 and scheduled for completion in the year 3183.
20. The Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid, a proposed project for construction of a massive pyramid over Tokyo Bay in Japan.
21. The Donkin Memorial, erected on a Xhosa reserve in 1820 by Cape Governor Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his late wife Elizabeth, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The pyramid is used in many different coats-of-arms associated with Port Elizabeth. Adjacent to the Pyramid is the lighthouse (1863) that houses the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism office, as well as a 12x8m South African Flag flying from a 65m high flagpole. It also forms part of the Route 67 Public Art route.
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AUROVILLE LA VILLE DU FUTUR. EPISODE 19
Cette fois, je pars définitivement de Pondicherry, direction Cochin ! Cette ville restera pour moi une des plus agréables a vivre malgré mes quelques petits soucis en cours de route :p Cette fois-ci, j'essaye de vous présenter Auroville, une fille qui croit en l'humanité, une ville futuriste qui veut créée une nouvelle forme de vie ! Malheureusement tout les trucs vraiment chelous n'ont pas pu être filmé, c'était interdit, mais si ça vous intéresse je vous invite à m'envoyer un message et je me ferais une joie de vous raconter!
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Most luxury brands began in Europe, and even today Italy is universally acknowledged as the world-centre of style, design, and that intangible allure called la dolce vita. There are the world's leading fashion designers from Armani to Ferragamo, the temptations of la cucina Italiana, the Chiantis and Brunellos of Tuscany. And in the ultra-luxury travel market — there's the polished perfection of Silversea.
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280 Plantation Point, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457
Great Plantation Point lot for sale on Beautiful Cane River. Boat house with full bath, storage area and kitchen area with mini-split ac/heat. Boat house has 1 slip with lift. The property has a seawall, 1500 gallon mechanical plant and an underground sprinkler system that has room for expansion. There is also a large well seasoned house pad on the property. For more information contact Amy W. Howell, RELTOR, 318-332-1191 at Brad Ferguson Real Estate, L.L.C. 501 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana U.S.A. 318-35-7253 Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission
LES PETITS CARTOGRAPHES AU CHATEAU SOUTARD
Une découverte ludique et originale de notre terroir pour les enfants.
Embarquez pour une visite pas comme les autres et en famille afin de percer les secrets d'un Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion. À l'aide d'une carte du vignoble et en compagnie de l'un des guides du Château Soutard, les plus petits pourront enfin découvrir le vin autrement !
Vignoble, biodiversité, parcelles, terroirs ... sont autant de termes un peu technique qui seront expliqués simplement et permettront aux petits et grands de comprendre toutes les conditions de réalisation du vin de Château Soutard !
La visite des petits cartographes est donc une visite idéale pour apprendre tout en s'amusant et en profitant du calme des espaces de la propriété.
Pendant ce temps, les parents pourront profiter - s'ils le souhaitent - d'une visite des installations de Château Soutard et d'une dégustation, pour 10€ ou 15€ s'ils souhaitent une visite privée.
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