Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire Trip Overview
This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat’s cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat’s cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chevrerie des Gallands, 8 lieu-dit Les Gallands, 18300 Crezancy-en-Sancerre, Sancerre France
A visit to a local goat farm where you can buy some of the delicious “crotin de chavignol” to accompany a glass or two of Sancerre wine !
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Prieure Benedictin de La Charite-sur-Loire, Centre-Ville, 58400, La Charite-sur-Loire France
A brief stop here to admire the ancient Benedictine Priory and the majestic river Loire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: De Ladoucette, Chateau du Nozet, 58150 Pouilly sur Loire France
A great tasting of some of the estate’s superb Pouilly-Fumé wines
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tracy-sur-Loire, Tracy-sur-Loire, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
An opportunity to taste some of the top Pouilly-Fumé wines
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Nievre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Wednesdays & Sundays. Enjoy a stroll through the local street market
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sancerre, Sancerre, Cher, Berry, Centre-Val de Loire
A walk in the historic back streets of medieval Sancerre. Also panoramic viewpoint over river Loire and vineyards
Duration: 30 minutes
