Sancoins

Sancoins

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSancoinsGrossouvre at 6.2 km (8 min)
Insee code18242Vereaux at 6.9 km (8 min)
Postcode18600Sagonne at 8.3 km (8 min)
Latitude46.8310170Mornay-sur-Allier at 8.9 km (9 min)
Longitude2.9197340La Chapelle-Hugon at 9.2 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 192 to 233 metersAugy-sur-Aubois at 9.4 km (9 min)
Surface53.52 km²Givardon at 9.5 km (10 min)
Population3177 inhabitantsNeuvy-le-Barrois at 10.2 km (11 min)
Density61 inhabitants/km²Saint-Aignan-des-Noyers at 11.6 km (11 min)
Chief townBourges (at 51 km, 47 min)Lurcy-Lévis at 11.8 km (13 min)
DepartmentCherGermigny-l'Exempt at 12.3 km (15 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Sancoins is an ancient city steeped in history. By its location, Sancoins is and has always been a place of passage and exchange. It is a town of Canton, located on the Loire Valley Country Aubois.

Between Cher, Nièvre and Allier, this county is very popular for its historic values.

Sancoins, Scripture of the Earth or Earth Writers, Mace de la Charite, Gabriel Gravier, Jean Baffier Oscar Metenier, Audoux, Hugh Lapaire.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The park Grivell with its cattle market as well as poultry and vegetables in the city attracts a large population every Wednesday morning. The building is in the form of a star with three branches in the heart of the star and on two levels, the administrative center.
  • The art center exhibits Jean Baffier original casts of "Tailor Images," open from May to September.
  • The Berry canal dug in 1822, is today a privileged place for lovely walks, horse riding, walking or cycling. One can even indulge in the pleasure of fishing or playing sports, thanks to the "fitness trail".
  • The washing of Chaume Raft, located behind the police station.
Detailed information
Natural sitesPond of Javoulet

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The market every Wednesday morning.
  • The first weekend of April: Exhibition of Taste and Know-how Oscar Metenier center.
  • Every year for twenty years, the last weekend of June to the first weekend of July: Art Exhibition: Painting - Sculpture at the Centre Oscar Metenier.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Around The Guerche, you will find a multitude of things to do, see, explore and discover ... All these places are unavoidable in the territory of the Pays Loire Val d'Aube.
  • Guided tour of village Apremont-sur-Allier, ranked among "the most beautiful villages of France" with its magnificent park of 5 hectares.
  • Guided Tour of Sagonne: A medieval village known for its magnificent castle.
  • Le Bec-d'Allier: A meeting place between the Loire and Allier.
  • Bridge Guétin Channel: This channel serves to raise the boat from one bank of the Allier to another.
  • The Tour de Sully Cuffy: Extensive fortifications from the 12th to the 15th overlooking the confluence of the Loire and Allier.
  • Abbey Fontmorigny to Menetou Couture: Cistercian Abbey, parts of which date from the second half of the 12th century. One can admire the church, the Refectory Convers, the ruins of the cloister, the pool ...
  • The Dungeon Menetou Couture: A centerpiece of the medieval castle, an imposing figure rises to 38 meters.
  • Blacksmith Museum: Museum with a retrospective of 3 trades: Taillanderie, blacksmith and wheelwright.

Pony club: the equestrian community is very present there are riding schools in the same Guerche but to Cours-les-Barres and Mornay-sur-Allier.

  • Golf de Saint-Hilaire-de-Gondilly offers a 9-hole course on an area of 20 hectares which will satisfy all levels.
  • Canoeing, a guide accompanying you throughout the descent and discovery of the fauna and flora, these wild rivers.
  • Nearby, various cultural and sports associations animate the life of local Pays Loire Val d'Aube.
  • The Heritage of Lavoirs: The country has a large number of books for its territory, with a great variety in their forms, materials used, water supply, and site architecture.
  • The hike is very active in this area: the natural values of the country will offer great opportunities for tourism.
  • Augy-sur-Aube: church, canal, monasteries and former private mansion.
  • Chaumont: church and houses of the sixteenth, washing ...
  • Neuilly-en-Dun Roman church, Lienesse Castle, Maison Dieu (step pilgrims) Castle Laumoy, the Herault and the Canal du Berry.
  • Neuvy-le-Barrois: Castle, Church, Water Mill, plate the birthplace of John Baffier born in 1851.
  • Sagonne: medieval village dominated by its castle.
  • Vereaux: church loft, laundry room, mill ...
  • Grossouvre: historic national monument, and Halle au Charbon.
  • Mornay-sur-Allier: Horseback riding ...
PHOTOS
Grivell Park
 
Laundry Raft of Chaume located behind the police
Jean Baffier
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Restaurant du Casino
Bourbon-l'Archambault
Restaurant du Casino Bourbon l'Archambault.
Located 30 km from SancoinsFrom 10 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Petit Château de Vary    
9.6
Langeron
In Burgundy, in the heart of the Nièvre countryside, a house from the 17th century, situated in a park of 2 hectares; You will love the authenticity of the residence and the soothing...
Located 11.1 km from SancoinsFrom 65 € to 95 € the double room 
La Platriere Chambre d'hotes (3 epis)    
8.9
Lurcy-Lévis
La Platriere is a newly converted farmhouse offering peaceful holidays and short breaks in the heart of France. The main house offers bed & breakfast, and there is also a cottage for...
Located 12.2 km from SancoinsFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
Manoir le plaix    
9.7
Lurcy-Lévis
3 hours south of Paris between Nevers Moulins and Bourges, we welcome you in the eleventh century manor 3 bedrooms 2 to 3 persons (shower / WC) access by independent esaclier of the...
Located 14.2 km from SancoinsFrom 48 € to 52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le Domaine des Turaux
Vereaux
Pretty renovated farmhouse 18 th in a homestead Berry, region rich in medieval castles, Romanesque churches in their villages each day enlivened their small market it is nice to visit,...
Located 6.3 km from SancoinsFrom 700 € to 750 € per week 
Le Gîte des Mornes
Saint-Aignan-des-Noyers
The cottage offers the hills rental accommodation near Berry, Bourbonnais, Nivernais. At the heart of the Pays de Loire, Val d'Aube, this luxury house can accommodate 30 people for...
Located 11.6 km from Sancoins2000 € per week 
Le plaix pouzy mesangy Lurcy Lévis  
9.5
Pouzy-Mésangy
A 10 km from the A 77,3 hours south of Paris, between Bourges, Moulins and Nevers, we welcome you in a strong houses of the 16th century and do you know our country. Quiet, quiet, relaxing,...
Located 14.3 km from Sancoins260 € per week 

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HOTELS
Château de Saint-Augustin    
8.8
Château-sur-Allier
Located 60 kilometres south of Bourges, Chateau de Saint Augustin is an officially classified Historic Monument. The castle offers 5 rooms and suites with an original 18th century décor....
Located 7.7 km from SancoinsRoom from 130 €
Logis Hôtel du Pont Neuf     
7.8
Le Veurdre
The Pont Neuf is a charming hotel located between the regions of the Auvergne, Burgundy and the Berry in central France. An ideal choice for leisure or business stay, it features modern...
Located 12.3 km from SancoinsRoom from 78 €
Les Roulottes De Silvabelle 
Mars-sur-Allier
Located on a pony farm, this guest house is just 20 km from Nevers. It offers a covered swimming pool, a sauna and free bicycle hire for exploring the surrounding area. The caravans...
Located 12.8 km from SancoinsRoom from 50 €

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