Sancerre Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Portail Roman de l'église Saint Père la None

Portail Roman de l'église Saint Père la None, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  The village of Sancerre was once full of churches. The most important Romanesque buildings were "the church of Saint Romble" under the patronage of the abbey of Saint-Laurent women of Bourgesn and especially the Holy Father None, depends of St. Benedict on the Loire.There... 

View from Tour des fiefs

View from Tour des fiefs, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  This photo is taken from the Tower of fiefdoms. City perched above the vineyards overlooking the valley of the Loire and the hills of Sancerre, exactly known for its wines and its Chavignol cheese. 

Château féodal de Sancerre

Château féodal de Sancerre, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  It was in 1874 that Miss Crussol Uzes built a new castle style of Louis XII in the shadow of ancient ruins. 

Première maison de Jacques Coeur

Première maison de Jacques Coeur, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  One of the oldest house in the city, this was the property of Jacques Coeur. Legend say a tunnel runs from this house to Bourges! 

L'église Notre-Dame de Sancerre

L'église Notre-Dame de Sancerre, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  The Church of Notre-Dame de Sancerre is due to the initiative of Father Gourru, priest of Sancerre from 1658 to 1662. It had succeeded the Chapel of Saint Jean (XIII century), was built under Louis XV from 1754 to 1762, enlarged in the nineteenth century and its facade... 

Nature Explore

Nature Explore, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  Travelling through these picturesque settings, you will discover typical villages and little towns. Nature lovers will be delighted with the wild beauty of the rivers and lakes. It is the perfect place to practice a wide range of outdoor activities. 

Around The City

Around The City, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  Around this city with the narrow street its quiet interesting... cos we can feel the medieval environment around here.... 

Esplanade Porte César

Esplanade Porte César, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  From the top of Sancerre, Esplanade Porte César ,the view point where we can see all other city down of the hill... very nice view for the eyes catch especially when summer, the vineyard along the hill. 

Grapes

Grapes, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  Ready to harvest..... yummyyyy look delicious, but not for eat, this kind is for making wine.... ^_^ 

Harvest Time

Harvest Time, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  October is time for grapes harvest.... and for european ppl can part time job picking grapes...., its quiet hard work for picking grapes... need strong body and especially strong legs and arms. 

Loire River

Loire River, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  The river Loire of course is a focal point of activity. The golf course at Golf du Sancerrois runs along the banks of the river or you can go fishing, kayaking, walking and cycling. The islands of the Loire, at Ménétréol sous Sancerre are particularly rich in flora and... 

Hotels  

Hotel de la Loire

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Hotel Le Panoramic

 1 Review and 27 Opinions  From ths hotel, we can see the view direct to the vineyard down the hill... really great view we can... 

Restaurants  

Cafe des Arts: Perfect for the three-hour lunch!
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Super salads and sandwiches made with fresh local ingredients. Best chocolate cake ever, right Sarah?! Love sitting on the terrace watching Sancerre pass by of a sunny afternoon. Friendly staff & cafe dog.

Favorite Dish: Salade Paysanne: fresh greens, tomato, gruyere, lardons, hard-boiled egg and fresh baguette to eat the last of the ultra-yummy dressing.

Written Aug 29, 2002

Address: On the Nouvelle Place, you can't miss it!

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Transportation  

From Paris - Sancerre
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Cosne train station - mi's

Sancerre is 2hrs from Paris by road and train, By train, Cosne-sur-Loire is the nearest station with a regional service to Paris Bercy stantion in Paris.

Updated Dec 18, 2010

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Local Customs  

Jeu de boules
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This game playing by french people, and its so unique game, they will put one red ball, and who can trhow more closer to that red ball with their own ball.

Updated Dec 7, 2007

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Off The Beaten Path  

Viaduc de St. Satur

Viaduc de St. Satur, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  It's small town down the hill of Sancerre, St. Satur. If you like hiking or ju walk around from this city to Sancerre can walk through this bridge, it will be nice view of the St. Satur town. 

Le Château de Buranlure

Le Château de Buranlure, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  When around the vineyard and the city nearby, I saw this small castle and look so nice and it's build in 14th century. This castle private property. 

Loire River

Loire River, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  View from panoramic of Sancerre..... And if around this area really nice path for explore the forest around and river.... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Paragliding
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Sometimes I saw this sport between hilly in Sancerre... when weather is good and the sky so blue... they flying sooo great up in the sky.... mmmm wish can try one day.... ^_^

Written Dec 10, 2008

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Favorites  

Caravan

Caravan, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  If you like traveling with whole family using caravan.... so Sancerre can be one of your destination.... when summer time like this, so many ppl come with caravan and also boat just to around here with bicycle and wine testing.... 

Money Changer

Money Changer, Sancerre

 black_mimi99 Says:  In sancerre if wanna change dollar to euro, can go to post office, cos no change in the bank, they will tell u to change it in the post office. 

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