Information About Sancerre, Loire Valley
Previous stop: Cosne-cours-sur-loire
Next stop: La Charité Sur Loire
 Sancerre - Wine |
|||||
Sancerre - Wine |
|||||
Alternative Location: 
Things to do in Sancerre
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
A magnificent place situated on a high hill surrounded by the famous vineyards of the Sancerre wine, where you can wander among its interesting old winding streets and narrow alleys. Renowned for its gastronomy, both food and wines.
What is there to see?
A Mediaeval town rich in architectural heritage : old houses from the 15th century, the bell tower, la Tour des Fiefs (16th century) and the old quarters (bakeries, wine merchants....) Cellars and old goat stables.
What can I visit?
A tourist circuit, available from the Tourist Office, gives you a guided tour of the town (note there is also a circuit recommended for young children). At the Maison des Sancerres, 3, rue des Meridiens, you will find all the information on the 300 wine houses of Sancerre (cellars to visit, addresses, opening hours...) The Maison des Sancerres is open from the 1st May to the 11th November from 10h to 18h (10h to 19h from June to September). To visit the goat stables, ask at the tourist office.
Is this place famous for anything?
For its wines especially the Sancerre white. Crottin de Chavignol.
Is there a market day?
Tuesday at Sancerre. Thursday at Saint-Satur.
Is there a tourist office?
Esplanade Porte César : 02 48 54 08 21. Open from 1st March to 15th June from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h. From 16th June to 30th September from 10h to 18h30. And from 1st to 31st Oct from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h. http://www.ville-sancerre.fr
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Golf Sancerrois, LD La Cabarette Saint Thibault / Saint Satur : 02 48 54 11 22. 18 hole course, open from 1st March tp 15th November.
Are there any other recommended activities?
The Loire by bike. Recommended walking tours. Visits to wine cellars and goat farms. For full full details on all these activities apply to the tourist office.
Eating and Drinking in Sancerre
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Le Floroine, route du canal Ménétréol, on the side of the canal below the hill of Sancerre.
Opening Hours: Closed on Sunday.
Contact Details: 02 48 54 02 74
Café des Arts, Nouvelle Place. 2,5 km from the canal.
Contact Details: 02 48 54 11 40
Budget restaurant
La Taverne du Connétable. 2,5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: Nouvelle Place
Cuisine: Traditional French food
Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays
Contact Details: 02 48 54 29 23
Moderately priced restaurant
Auberge Joseph Mellot. 2,5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: Nouvelle Place
Cuisine: Traditionally French
Opening Hours: Closed Tuesday evening, Wednesday, and Sunday out of season.
Contact Details: 02 48 54 20 53
Upmarket restaurant
La Tour. 2,5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: Nouvelle Place
Cuisine: Refined French.
Opening Hours: Open every day
Contact Details: 02 48 54 00 81
Shopping in Sancerre
Back to topSupermarket
CHAMPION. 500 metres from the canal.
Route Ménétréol, Saint-Satur : 02 48 78 00 02.
Opening Hours: Open Monday to Thursday from 9h to 1230h and from 1430h to 1930. Friday and Saturday from 9h to 1930h. Sunday from 9h to 1200h
What other shops are there??
All types
Practicalities at Sancerre
Back to topMooring
Halte nautique of Saint Satur ( Saint Thibault ) with 30 mooring spaces. .At the Sancerre tourist office you can order a taxi to take you back to the port. Alternatively you can use the Halte Nautique de Ménétréol below Sancerre : 8 places.
Can I get water here?
Moorings at Saint Satur, and at Ménétréol sous Sancerre.
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Moorings at Saint Satur, and at Ménétréol sous Sancerre.
Are there any public waste bins here?
Moorings at Saint Satur, and at Ménétréol sous Sancerre.
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Moorings at Saint Satur,and at Ménétréol sous Sancerre.
Is there a bank?
There are 4 banks- Crédit Agricole Centre Loire, 3 Place Puits Saint Jean : 0 821 01 26 85. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri from 8h45 to 12h and from 13h30 to 17h45. Saturday from 8h45 to 12h and from 13h30 to 16h. HSBC , place Saint André : 02 48 78 61 00. Open Tues to Fri from 8h30 to 12h15 and from 14h to 17h30. Saturday from 8h30 to 12h15 and from 14h to 15h30.
Is there an ATM?
The above banks are equipped with ATM machines
Is there a post office?
Place Souvenir : 02 48 78 54 31. Open Monday to Friday from 8h to 12h and from 14h to 17h30. Saturday from 8h à 12h.
Is there a doctor?
Doctor Sami Telmini, 6 Nouvelle Place : 02 48 78 06 63. Doctor Jean-François Venaille, 305 avenue Nationale : 02 48 78 02 08. Doctor Jean-Pierre Michailesco, 85 route Amigny : 02 48 78 07 48.
Is there a dentist?
Doctor Patrick Bourgeois, 21 rue Saint André : 02 48 78 04 62. Doctor Jean-Marie Pithioud, 85 route d'Amigny : 02 48 54 17 82;
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacie Nicole Née, Nouvelle Place : 02 48 54 17 09. Open Monday to Saturday from 9h30 to 12h and from 14h to 19h.
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Alliliche : 02 48 79 95 27 et 06 08 97 06 72. Sancerre Taxi, 20 rue des Juifs : 02 48 78 03 39.
