Blancafort

Blancafort

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The village, according to its topography and location of implantation, is probably an old feudal village.

It was the site of a manor dating from the earliest ages of feudalism and which fell within the silver.

Many Lords are known as Robert de Blancafort in 1029, Garnier in 1064, Godfrey's father in 1145, Godfrey's son, William, Giraud, Jean Renaud, etc. ...

In the 17th century, perhaps under the Godfrey is based on enjoining the Hospital of ash. The Templars will establish a perceptorerie before being replaced by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who remained until the revolution.

In 1780, a fire destroyed almost the entire village.

A century later, it has experienced an initial economic boom thanks to the digging of the canal Sauldre.

In 1972, a major food industry settles.

In 1998, the town became the first geographic center of the eurozone.

• The castle of Scents:

• Ancient fortified house of the fifteenth, built by the family Boucard, built on the site of a former manor of the eleventh, she was transformed in the 17th to make a home more livable and less severe.
• Red brick castle, surrounded by French gardens and a park of 20 hectares, overlooking the banks of the canal Sauldre.
• This private residence is occupied and open to the public from April 1 to October 31.
• Contact: Tel: +33 2 48 58 60 11.

• The church of Saint-Etienne with its belfry-porch 16th covered with shingles.

• Built in the eleventh it was rebuilt in the thirteenth, fifteenth, 16th and 17th centuries. It has a chapel and a sacristy. By Papal Bull of 1136, Innocent 2nd confirms the property of the abbey of Saint-Satur near Sancerre. Y is appended, a beautiful sixteenth priory.
• The church is listed on the inventory of historical monuments since 1926.

• The channel of Sauldre: Blancafort is the starting point of the channel Sauldre.

• Built under Napoleon III, to carry marl from Blancafort Sologne in order to amend its land uncultivated. Known in his time "the savior of the Sologne, this channel will be commissioned in 1869 and will be removed from waterways in 1926 because it faces competition from rail and fertilizers.
• Today, this channel is an important tourism asset, a leak of 47 km through the Sologne.

• The 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am to 12pm (on the village square): Farmers Market and Manufacturers (valorisation of local products). Information on 02 48 815 815.
• Two flea markets in the year on Pentecost Sunday and the last Sunday of July (200 exhibitors), all day. The evening dinner and dance free countryside. Information on 02 48 815 815.
• August 15: Fishing Derby (Canal Sauldre).
• Christmas Market: Sundays preceding Christmas, all day on the town square. Information on 02 48 815 815.

Hiking tours.

The church from the canal Sauldre		The Castle
The Canal Sauldre		Monument Euro
The church of Saint-Etienne

Monday 22 March Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 16°C

Tuesday 23 March Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 16°C

Wednesday 24 March Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C

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Les étourneaux     Savigny-en-Sancerre 2 cottages, 2 to 6 people, classified 3 ears with bathroom and WC. Kitchen with sitting area. Very calm, quiet and comfortable place. Environment countryside and vineyards. Chateaux... Located at 22 km from Blancafort 45 € the double room

Boisbelle. chambres d'hôtes     Henrichemont Home. Dating from the seventeenth century style typical Berry, we have renovated in 2007, having in mind the comfort of our guests, while keeping the authenticity of this place. ... Located at 24 km from Blancafort 50 € the double room

A L'orée du Bois      Chaon Martine welcomes you in its guest rooms at the edge of the forest is open all year Located at 27 km from Blancafort

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Gîte rural Les Etourneaux Savigny-en-Sancerre Relax and recharge your batteries in the Sancerre vineyards. Accommodation in a cottage 3 ears independent and very calm, rest assured. Environment countryside and vineyards. Near shops.... Located at 22 km from Blancafort 320 € per week

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Camping Val de vie ***     Châtenoy Camping and warm family of 56 locations on 4 hectares where nature lovers will find relaxation and varied activities. The plots and tree closes 200 to 250 m2 will allow you to install... Located at 28 km from Blancafort From 15 € to 17 € per day

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Château de la Verrerie  10.0 Oizon A listed historical monument, this family-owned Château from the 15th-century is reflected in a freshwater lake and set in the heart of an extensive forest. The Château de la Verrerie... Located at 6.5 km from Blancafort Room from 160 €

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Logis Hotel Le Cerf    7.8 Briare Located in Briare, the beautiful countryside surrounding Le Cerf is perfect for hikers and bicycles can be hired at reception. Impressive castles and the Sancerre vineyards are also... Located at 19.6 km from Blancafort Room from 50 €

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