9 days in Sancerre Itinerary

Sancerre is a medieval hilltop town, commune and canton in the Cher department of central France overlooking the Loire River. Couleur Et Saveur has been added to your itinerary. Head to Galerie Capazza and Centre ceramique contemporainefor plenty of shopping. Get a sense of the local culture at Vinitour Centre-Loire and Cave Eric Louis - Vins de Sancerre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sancerre: Vezelay (la maison Jules-Roy, Basilique Sainte Madeleine, &more), Domaine La Croix Montjoie (in Tharoiseau) and Treigny (Guédelon & Chateau de Ratilly). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare, explore the historical opulence of Château de Sully-sur-Loire, examine the collection at Maison des Sancerre, and do a tasting at Domaine de la Perriere.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Sancerre trip builder app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Sancerre can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.