St. Emilion is one of France's most famous wine-growing towns, and the centre of the Bordeaux appellation. Coming by train from Bordeaux, you can see the vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. The station is about a 20-minute walk from the village. Apart from countless wineries and wine shops, St. Emilion has many interesting historic features, including the unique Monolithic Church, which is almost totally underground. It can only be visited on a guided tour, though (the guide said that only 20% of visitors to the village take a tour of its most famous sight; the other 80% just come for the wine). A good way to explore the surrounding vineyards and chateaux is the small tourist train, whch also gives some useful historic infos. St. Emilion is also located along the Way of St. James, but doesn't seem to be included in the WH site (even though many other French WH sites are).