Ermitage cave in Saint-Emilion

Created in the 8th century, the Ermitage cave where Saint Emilion lived was originally a simple shelter in the shape of a Latin cross. It considerably refurbished in the 17th century, but still kept a bed, table, cupboard and armchair cut out of the stone that belonged to the saint, a Breton monk who founded the town. The room also has an occasional spring which is said to have miraculous powers. Women traditionally came to sit on Saint Emilion’s armchair to fulfil their wish of motherhood.