Festival Philosophia

Philosophy festival in the heart of the Saint-Émilion vineyards

Saint-Émilion — Gironde (33) Since 2008
Literature Wine Local Produce
Festival Philosophia
Edition
2026
Philosophia

About Philosophia

The Festival Philosophia is a unique event that brings together philosophers, scientists, artists, and intellectuals in the exceptional setting of Saint-Émilion. Created in 2008, it offers a weekend of conferences, debates, philosophical walks, wine tastings, and workshops each May to explore a major philosophical theme or concept. Free and open to all, it attracts thousands of curious visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage village.
Dates 22 May — 24 May 2026
Location Saint-Émilion (33)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Philosophia — edition 2026

19th edition of the Festival Philosophia in Saint-Émilion.

Philosophia — 2026 Edition

The Festival Philosophia returns in May 2026 to Saint-Émilion for its 19th edition.

Prices Philosophia 2026

Free admission.
Edition 2027

Philosophia — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 22 May to 24 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Philosophia

Access

Village of Saint-Émilion (33330). 40 km east of Bordeaux. Accessible by car (parking available) or by train (Saint-Émilion station). Shuttles from Bordeaux are possible.

Prices

Free admission to all conferences and events.

Contact

Official website: www.festival-philosophia.com

Philosophia, thinking in the vineyards

The Festival Philosophia is a unique event that invites you to think, debate, and philosophize in the exceptional setting of Saint-Émilion, a village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site and surrounded by prestigious vineyards.

Conferences and debates

Each edition explores a major philosophical theme or concept — happiness, freedom, time, love, space — through conferences, round tables, and debates led by renowned philosophers, sociologists, artists, scientists, and writers.

Philosophical walks and workshops

The festival offers philosophical walks in the vineyards, philosophy workshops for children, guided tastings, and intimate encounters. These original formats allow philosophy to be approached in a lively and accessible way.

A free and friendly festival

Access to all events is free, in line with the festival's democratic mission. This accessibility, combined with the charm of Saint-Émilion, makes it an extremely popular event.

Where does it take place — Philosophia

Village de Saint-Émilion
Place du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Émilion

Philosophia in brief

Literature Wine Local Produce Heritage Personal Development Outdoor Free Participatory Gironde

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