France Cover

France Cover
Post Marke ; 16/06/1999-75 Paris Parc Villette
Post Marke Advert (Meter) ; Paris Parc de la Villette

29.05.1999 800th Years Winzer and Jurade
Saint Emillion
Face Value ; 3,80
Michel Catalog Number ; 3393

Saint-Émilion is a small town near Bordeaux, France that is known for the eponymous wine region that surrounds it.Saint-Émilion's history goes back to prehistoric times and is a World Herigate site , with fascinating Romanesqueruins stretching all along steep and narrow streets.The Romans planted vineyards 2nd century AD.In the 4th century, the Latin poet Ausonius lauded the fruit of the bountiful vine.The town was named after the monkhermitage carved into the rock there in the 8th century. It was the monks who followed him that started up the commercial wine production in the area.