Guidebook for Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher

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Guidebook for Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher

Restaurants

Saint-Aignan has a lot of quality restaurants, cafes and bars. Here is a selection.
Quality traditional french restaurant. Cheaper at lunch time.
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Le Mange-Grenouille
10 Rue Paul Boncour
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Quality traditional french restaurant. Cheaper at lunch time.
Best croissants in France. Fantastic patisseries.
Boulangerie & Pâtisserie Du Château
26 Rue Constant Ragot
Best croissants in France. Fantastic patisseries.
Good quality restaurant and bar.
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Le Bacchus
17 Pl. de la Paix
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Good quality restaurant and bar.
Great pizza and pasta right across the road.
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L'Amaréna
7 Pl. de la Paix
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Great pizza and pasta right across the road.
Great crepes, casual restaurant.
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Au Bigouden
29 Rue Paul Boncour
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Great crepes, casual restaurant.
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Le 8 - Restaurant Bar-Lounge
8 Av. Gambetta
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Drinks & Nightlife

Easy going local bar - where the locals go for a quiet drink.
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LE CEPAGES Bar à Vins
Rue du Four
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Easy going local bar - where the locals go for a quiet drink.

Entertainment & Activities

Saint-Aignan offers a range of activities . Visit the Office de Tourisme for a full list (https://www.ville-saintaignan.com/saint-aignan-medieval-city)
Best zoo in France. Always something new to see. Don't miss the Bird show! https://www.zoobeauval.com/before-your-visit
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ZooParc de Beauval
Avenue du Blanc
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Best zoo in France. Always something new to see. Don't miss the Bird show! https://www.zoobeauval.com/before-your-visit
La Cave des Roches (Mushroom Caves) – Bourré, France (https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/outings/gourmet-outings/local-produce-and-specialities/mushrooms-and-mushroom-farms-loire-valley)
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Bourré
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La Cave des Roches (Mushroom Caves) – Bourré, France (https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/outings/gourmet-outings/local-produce-and-specialities/mushrooms-and-mushroom-farms-loire-valley)

Essentials

Large supermarket and fuel stop. 12 rue André Boulle ZA les plantes, 41140 Noyers-sur-Cher, France Hours Monday 9am–7:30pm Tuesday 9am–7:30pm Wednesday 9am–7:30pm Thursday 9am–7:30pm Friday 9am–7:30pm Saturday 9am–7:30pm Sunday 9:15am–12:30pm
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Intermarché Super et Drive
12 Rue André Boulle
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Large supermarket and fuel stop. 12 rue André Boulle ZA les plantes, 41140 Noyers-sur-Cher, France Hours Monday 9am–7:30pm Tuesday 9am–7:30pm Wednesday 9am–7:30pm Thursday 9am–7:30pm Friday 9am–7:30pm Saturday 9am–7:30pm Sunday 9:15am–12:30pm
Large supermarket and fuel stop. Impasse des Terres Rouges, 41110 St Aignan, France Hours Super U et drive Monday 8:30am–7:30pm Tuesday 8:30am–7:30pm Wednesday 8:30am–7:30pm Thursday 8:30am–7:30pm Friday 8:30am–7:30pm Saturday 8:30am–7:30pm Sunday 9am–12:30pm
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Super U et drive
25 Rue du Professeur Debré
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Large supermarket and fuel stop. Impasse des Terres Rouges, 41110 St Aignan, France Hours Super U et drive Monday 8:30am–7:30pm Tuesday 8:30am–7:30pm Wednesday 8:30am–7:30pm Thursday 8:30am–7:30pm Friday 8:30am–7:30pm Saturday 8:30am–7:30pm Sunday 9am–12:30pm
PHARMACIE ST COME
8 Pl. du Président Wilson
Pharmacie de la Collégiale
2 Rue Championnerie
proxi chez effat
16 Rue Rouget de Lisle

Chateuax

There are many great Chateaux within a short driving distance from La Boulangerie. Here are a few of our favourites. Most chateau are just 20-30 mins drive.
Loire Valley's most famous chateau. The Château de Chambord in Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. https://www.chambord.org/en/
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Kastell ta 'Chambord
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Loire Valley's most famous chateau. The Château de Chambord in Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognisable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. https://www.chambord.org/en/
The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the River Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. https://www.chenonceau.com/en/
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Chateau de Chenonceau
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The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the River Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. https://www.chenonceau.com/en/
Don't miss the annual International Garden Festival held at Chateau de Chaumont http://www.domaine-chaumont.fr/en
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Ċauchi tal-Loire
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Don't miss the annual International Garden Festival held at Chateau de Chaumont http://www.domaine-chaumont.fr/en
The Château de Villandry is a grand country house located in Villandry, in the département of Indre-et-Loire, France. It is especially known for its beautiful gardens. https://www.chateauvillandry.fr/en/
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Chateau de Villandry
3 Rue Principale
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The Château de Villandry is a grand country house located in Villandry, in the département of Indre-et-Loire, France. It is especially known for its beautiful gardens. https://www.chateauvillandry.fr/en/
The Château de Cheverny is located at Cheverny. A pack of some seventy hunting hounds are kept in kennels within the grounds and are taken out for hunts twice weekly. https://chateau-cheverny.fr/en/
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Ċitadella ta 'Cheverny
Avenue du Château
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The Château de Cheverny is located at Cheverny. A pack of some seventy hunting hounds are kept in kennels within the grounds and are taken out for hunts twice weekly. https://chateau-cheverny.fr/en/
Erected in the 11th and 12th centuries on the site of a chapel dedicated to Saint John, the collegiate church is a marvel of architecture classified as historical monuments. The apse, the sanctuary, the transept and the central bell tower are Romanesque, and its nave, 16m high, is supported by eight columns with sculpted capitals. The walls of the crypt reveal paintings dating from the tenth century. In the streets of Saint-Aignan, delightful buildings awaken admiration, including a Gothic house of the 14th century, La Prévôté, in which art exhibitions and Hôtel-Dieu are held from May to September, attributed to the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. More recently, the Villa Rose, built at the beginning of the 20th century, is covered with a recently restored graffiti fresco.
Collegiale de Saint-Aignan
9 Degrés Ronsard
Erected in the 11th and 12th centuries on the site of a chapel dedicated to Saint John, the collegiate church is a marvel of architecture classified as historical monuments. The apse, the sanctuary, the transept and the central bell tower are Romanesque, and its nave, 16m high, is supported by eight columns with sculpted capitals. The walls of the crypt reveal paintings dating from the tenth century. In the streets of Saint-Aignan, delightful buildings awaken admiration, including a Gothic house of the 14th century, La Prévôté, in which art exhibitions and Hôtel-Dieu are held from May to September, attributed to the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. More recently, the Villa Rose, built at the beginning of the 20th century, is covered with a recently restored graffiti fresco.
Home of Leonardo da Vinci http://www.vinci-closluce.com/en
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Il-Każin tal-Klos Lucé
2 Rue du Clos Lucé
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Home of Leonardo da Vinci http://www.vinci-closluce.com/en

Wineries & Food Scene

Located just a couple of minutes from Saint-aignan. Our Estate is located near the famous Château de Chenonceau, east of Tours in a small village Pouillé (41). Proud of our 37 hectares in the Touraine and Touraine Chenonceaux appellations, the green lines of our family vineyard adorn the hillsides bordering the Cher. It offers an exceptional point of view over the beautiful Cher Valley and is part of the Loire Valley wine route, a famous touristic route richly sown with winegrowers’ villages, royal castles and preserved natural landscapes. https://www.joeldelaunay.com/
Domaine Joel Delaunay
48 Rue de la Tesnière
Located just a couple of minutes from Saint-aignan. Our Estate is located near the famous Château de Chenonceau, east of Tours in a small village Pouillé (41). Proud of our 37 hectares in the Touraine and Touraine Chenonceaux appellations, the green lines of our family vineyard adorn the hillsides bordering the Cher. It offers an exceptional point of view over the beautiful Cher Valley and is part of the Loire Valley wine route, a famous touristic route richly sown with winegrowers’ villages, royal castles and preserved natural landscapes. https://www.joeldelaunay.com/
Atelier de curiosités fromagères Sarl la Maison Du Fromage
6 Pl. du Président Wilson
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Monmousseau’s cellars are a not to be missed Loire Valley wine tourist attraction. Located just a couple of minutes from Chateau de Chenonceau, the guided visit begins outdoors with an exceptional view of the Cher River and the famous Valley of the Kings, that was also the biggest area in France with troglodyte dwellings. https://www.monmousseau.com/en/
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Monmousseau S.A
75 Rue de Vierzon
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Monmousseau’s cellars are a not to be missed Loire Valley wine tourist attraction. Located just a couple of minutes from Chateau de Chenonceau, the guided visit begins outdoors with an exceptional view of the Cher River and the famous Valley of the Kings, that was also the biggest area in France with troglodyte dwellings. https://www.monmousseau.com/en/

Neighborhoods

One of the region’s biggest markets, Amboise’s Sunday market boats around 250 stalls selling everything you can think of; from your standard French market fare to the bizarre (think lawnmowers, sinks and, on occasion, even beds). Situated along the banks of the River Loire it is a true destination market, with many people making a day-trip of it as it’s only a short walk from the château. Arrive early to secure a parking space, as by mid-morning they’ll all be snapped up. There is also a smaller Friday market for those seeking a less intense experience. https://www.experienceloire.com/amboise-market.htm
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Amboise
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One of the region’s biggest markets, Amboise’s Sunday market boats around 250 stalls selling everything you can think of; from your standard French market fare to the bizarre (think lawnmowers, sinks and, on occasion, even beds). Situated along the banks of the River Loire it is a true destination market, with many people making a day-trip of it as it’s only a short walk from the château. Arrive early to secure a parking space, as by mid-morning they’ll all be snapped up. There is also a smaller Friday market for those seeking a less intense experience. https://www.experienceloire.com/amboise-market.htm
Blois is a city and the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours. This popular hillside city retains a striking Gothic cathedral, a famous chateau and various historic monuments to admire. It has various markets throughout the week, but the largest is the Saturday morning market, which boasts over 100 stalls selling fresh produce. In winter, grab some of the great value oysters and indulge in a hot chocolate as you take in the picturesque setting. In summer, fill your basket with local stone fruits and enjoy the live music.
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Blois
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Blois is a city and the capital of Loir-et-Cher department in central France, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours. This popular hillside city retains a striking Gothic cathedral, a famous chateau and various historic monuments to admire. It has various markets throughout the week, but the largest is the Saturday morning market, which boasts over 100 stalls selling fresh produce. In winter, grab some of the great value oysters and indulge in a hot chocolate as you take in the picturesque setting. In summer, fill your basket with local stone fruits and enjoy the live music.
Loches Market The medieval city of Loches has a great morning market every Wednesday and Saturday. Stalls displaying everything from freshly roasted chickens and immaculately presented goat’s cheese to handmade jewelry, and household items line the lower part of this beautiful cobbled city, all overlooked by its imposing castle. Arrive before 10AM and grab a free parking place just beyond the train station, then you can wander over the River Indre and take in the castle en route. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés dotted around for a post-market pick-me-up. Loches Market, Rue de la République, Loches, France
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Loches
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Loches Market The medieval city of Loches has a great morning market every Wednesday and Saturday. Stalls displaying everything from freshly roasted chickens and immaculately presented goat’s cheese to handmade jewelry, and household items line the lower part of this beautiful cobbled city, all overlooked by its imposing castle. Arrive before 10AM and grab a free parking place just beyond the train station, then you can wander over the River Indre and take in the castle en route. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés dotted around for a post-market pick-me-up. Loches Market, Rue de la République, Loches, France
The beautiful village of Montrésor is located in the department of Indre-et-Loire. Montrésor is listed as one of the 'Most beautiful villages in France', it is indeed a very pretty place - these awards are given to villages in France (151 at the last count) that share the same passion and ambition to promote and recognize the quality of their heritage, history, culture and their desire to conserve their individuality and authenticity.
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Montrésor
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The beautiful village of Montrésor is located in the department of Indre-et-Loire. Montrésor is listed as one of the 'Most beautiful villages in France', it is indeed a very pretty place - these awards are given to villages in France (151 at the last count) that share the same passion and ambition to promote and recognize the quality of their heritage, history, culture and their desire to conserve their individuality and authenticity.
Chédigny is the only village in France ranked Remarkable Garden. The garden of Chédigny is not a garden like the others: It is a "village garden".
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Chédigny
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Chédigny is the only village in France ranked Remarkable Garden. The garden of Chédigny is not a garden like the others: It is a "village garden".
The town of Saint-Aignan was built on the hillside adjoining the banks of the river Cher around the year 1000. The Renaissance château and the 11th century collegiate church both dominate the skyline as you enter the town over the ancient bridge spanning the river Cher. This medieval village has been beautifully preserved and provides plenty of opportunity for visitors to take a step back in time exploring the cobblestone streets, passageways and delightful architecture. Saint-Aignan's Office de Tourisme provides guided and self-paced walking tours of the town passing many interesting buildings and relics including the old town wall, château gardens and 11th century church crypt.
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Saint-Aignan
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The town of Saint-Aignan was built on the hillside adjoining the banks of the river Cher around the year 1000. The Renaissance château and the 11th century collegiate church both dominate the skyline as you enter the town over the ancient bridge spanning the river Cher. This medieval village has been beautifully preserved and provides plenty of opportunity for visitors to take a step back in time exploring the cobblestone streets, passageways and delightful architecture. Saint-Aignan's Office de Tourisme provides guided and self-paced walking tours of the town passing many interesting buildings and relics including the old town wall, château gardens and 11th century church crypt.