The Monk Émilion, who evangelized the town that bears his name had withdrawn near a spring that flowed at the foot of the cliffs bordering the Dordogne. On this site stands a chapel dating from the early years of the Christian era. Around this chapel the first vines of this famous town were planted by the Romans and since then, the vineyard of Saint-Émilion has only spread over the surrounding hills, which produces this famous wine whose reputation radiates throughout the world.