Festival Philosophia
Philosophy festival in the heart of the Saint-Émilion vineyards
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.
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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.
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
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
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Village de Saint-Émilion
Place du Clocher, 33330 Saint-Émilion