Sancerre Attractions

50km/30mi northeast of Bourges is the old-world little town of Sancerre (pop. 2,500), picturesquely situated on a hill in rolling country. An old defensive tower (1509) now serves as the belfry of the church of Notre-Dame. In the park surrounding the Château is the Tour des Fiefs, a 14th century keep which is all that remains of a castle of the Counts of Sancerre.

On the first weekend in May is the Fête du Crottin de Chavignol which is held in the Caves de la Mignonne in Sancerre. There is also a fair at the same location on Whitsun weekend. The Foireaux Vins de France also takes place in the Caves de la Mignonne on the last weekend of August.