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Villefranche-sur-Cher

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loir-et-Cher

Villefranche-sur-Cher - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loir-et-Cher
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City of Loir-et-Cher, on the old Roman road linking Tours to Bourges, Villefranche-sur-Cher takes place on the axis Orléans - Châteauroux, about fifty kilometers from Blois and its famous castle. It is located on the Cher and the Berry Canal, along the Sologne, not far from Vierzon and Romorantin-Lanthenay.

Mentioned in the registers in the second half of the 12th century, the town of Villefranche-sur-Cher was then owned by the lord of Vierzon. It developed mainly during the 19th century with the construction of the Berry Canal and the transport of goods between the Nivernais and Touraine.

Even today, Villefranche-sur-Cher attracts tourists passing by its quiet charm, its architectural heritage and its exceptional landscapes.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVillefranche-sur-Cher
Postcode41200
Latitude47.2934259 (N 47° 17’ 36”)
Longitude1.7713970 (E 1° 46’ 17”)
AltitudeFrom 82m to 123m
Surface area27.23 km²
Population2713 inhabitants
Density99 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBlois (50 km, 57 min)
Insee code41280
IntercommunalityCC du Romorantinais et du Monestois
DepartmentLoir-et-Cher
TerritoriesLoire Valley, Orléanais
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Julien-sur-Cher1.7 km (3 min)
Langon-sur-Cher4.5 km (5 min)
La Chapelle-Montmartin4.5 km (8 min)
Saint-Loup7.3 km (9 min)
Mennetou-sur-Cher7.9 km (8 min)
Romorantin-Lanthenay8.4 km (12 min)
Gièvres8.4 km (9 min)
Châtres-sur-Cher10.8 km (11 min)
Pruniers-en-Sologne10.8 km (10 min)
Chabris10.9 km (12 min)
Dun-le-Poëlier11.7 km (12 min)
Villeherviers12.1 km (15 min)
Maray12.3 km (14 min)
Thénioux12.8 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Several monuments scattered throughout the town recall its rich commercial past. While strolling in the old center, you will be able to discover the 12th century church built by the Hospitallers. Listed as a historic monument, the Sainte-Madeleine church reveals a beautiful Romanesque architecture, not far from the remains of the former Commandery. In the main street, it is possible to appreciate the façade of the Templar House.

In the past, Villefranche-sur-Cher had many tuileries, as evidenced by the many colorful tiles covered with decorative motifs that can be seen on the houses of the town.

Do not miss to admire the 13th century house and cross crossroads both listed historical monument.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday morning.

Every first Sunday of July, the town offers a flea market on the church square.

On the occasion of the national holiday, the town organizes a fireworks on the banks of Cher on July 13th.

In July, place in Canal en Fête with its garage sale and its various animations.

A Christmas market is proposed in December.

Photos

Church Villefranche-sur-Cher
Church Villefranche-sur-Cher
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Templar House
Templar House
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Canal de Berry
Canal de Berry
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Nearby Mennetou-sur-Cher is a medieval city well preserved (guided tours in summer), which comes alive every two years (in July) during the Medieval Festival.

Very near Romorantin, museum, old houses ... Later, the castle of Moulin, the castles of Valen (that of Talleyrand), Saint-Aignan, Chémery ...

You can also have a great day at the Zoo of Beauval, near Saint-Aignan, which presents in a green variety of animals from all parts of the world.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hot air balloon flight over the Loire Valley
Nature and the great outdoors165 € to 740 € Le Controis-en-Sologne (29 km)
Bas-Berry Tourist Train
Entertainment12 € to 19 € Écueillé (39 km)
Skip-the-line tickets for the Château de Chambord and its french gardens
Culture and education16 € Chambord (41 km)
Hot-air ballooning over Touraine
Nature and the great outdoors159 € to 209 € Angé (42 km)
La Tour des Secrets Escape Game
Entertainment75 € to 120 € Issoudun (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Medieval town of Mennetou-sur-Cher
Village visitEasy2:00Mennetou-sur-Cher (7.8 km)
Country walk between ponds and vineyards of Quincy
HikeEasy2:00Quincy (34 km)
Along the Cher by bike
Cycling itineraryEasy2:30Pouillé (36 km)
Autour du ruisseau de Villiers
HikeEasy30 minFaverolles-sur-Cher (44 km)
Visit of Montrichard Val de Cher
Village visitEasy1:30Montrichard Val de Cher (44 km)

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