We're planning to have some welcome drinks on the afternoon of August 18th (the day before the wedding), and we'd love for you to join us if you can! More details coming soon.
The wedding venue, Château de la Croix, is located in Neuilly-en-Sancerre, approximately a two-hour drive from Paris. If you're travelling by train, there is a direct service from Paris Bercy to Cosne-sur-Loire. From there, Sancerre is just a 20-minute taxi ride away, and the château is a further 15 minutes by car. There is also an on-demand shuttle service between Cosne-sur-Loire and Sancerre. The service must be booked in advance by calling +33 806 70 33 33 (Monday–Saturday, 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.). Reservations should be made no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before travel. The shuttle provides connections between Cosne-sur-Loire train station and Sancerre and can also offer local pick-up within the service area. More information: www.remi-centrevaldeloire.fr While Tracy–Sancerre is the closest train station, we generally recommend travelling via Cosne-sur-Loire, as it offers more transport options, including taxis and bus connections. If you have any questions about travel or logistics, please don't hesitate to get in touch—we're happy to help and want your journey to Sancerre to be as smooth as possible.
We've uploaded a list of recommended local taxi companies here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CydV8kUPqFDoQuF-8pWb8WLwLvaXd9wm?usp=sharing As Sancerre is a small rural area, we recommend booking your taxi in advance, especially during the busy summer season. Please note that some taxi companies and drivers may have limited English, so communicating in French—or using a translation app such as Google Translate or DeepL Translate—may be helpful.
We kindly ask that you refrain from posting any photos or videos of our wedding on social media. We’d love to keep this special day private and enjoy it fully with you in the moment. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the celebration intimate.
Learn more about the heritage and history of Sancerre: https://www.wivisites.com/eguide_player?project_id=a61e9857-f708-43bf-bbdf-2bac7fad6f3c&page=0&mode=sequence&lang=en
The Sancerre tourism bureau recommends a few must sees that you can download from here : https://www.tourisme-sancerre.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/carte-touristique-du-grand-sancerrois-2024.pdf In addition they have also recommended the following: 1) Explore Local Vineyards & Wineries We’ve created a separate FAQ for this—please refer to that question. 2) Relax with scenic walks through vineyards and countryside, overlooking the Loire Valley and river. Hiking Trails for Inspiration : https://www.outdooractive.com/en/hiking-trails/sancerre/hiking-in-sancerre/142599412/ 3) Ceramic enthusiasts have to visit La Borne, a country village famous for its traditional stoneware potteries. La Borne is about 7 minutes / 10km away from Neuilly-en-Sancerre. There are also opportunities to join a ceramic or pottery workshop. For more information : https://www.laborne.org/en/adult-and-family-groups/ 4) To better understand the cheese making process of Crottin de Chavignol, visit a real goat cheese farm, contact them to organise a tour: Option 1 : Chèvrerie de la Brosse - Le Noyer: +33 06 17 95 12 13 Option 2 : Chèvrerie des Chapotons - Menetou Ratel: +33 06 71 49 94 60 Option 3 : Ferme du Feulard - Savigny en Sancerre: +33 06 82 74 69 31 5) Electric scooter rental : https://www.tourisme-sancerre.com/activite/vinorizon-crezancy-en-sancerre/ 6) Kayaking : https://www.tourisme-sancerre.com/activite/loire-nature-decouverte-location-de-canoes-kayaks-saint-satur/
Our château host, Charles, recommends the following three options and suggests contacting them directly to arrange a tour : 1) Domaine Carlin Pinson. More info : https://www.carlin-pinson.com/?lang=en 2) Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils. More info : https://www.fleuriet-sancerre.com 3) Domaine Joseph Mellot. More info : https://josephmellot.com/en/ The Sancerre Tourism Bureau recommends exploring the wine region map featuring the areas Vignobles & Découvertes, Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC, and Coteaux du Giennois. You can download the English version of the map here: https://sancerre-pouilly-giennois.com/en/ On the map, you’ll also find the wine museum Maison des Sancerre https://sancerreaop.com/la-maison-des-sancerre/ Additionally, they have curated a selection of top recommendations. To visit these wineries, you will need to contact them directly and arrange an appointment in advance. Domaine Philippe Raimbault - Sury En Vaux: + 33 02 48 78 51 53 Domaine Chotard - Reigny: + 33 02 48 79 08 12 Cave Reverdy Ducroux - Verdigny : + 33 02 48 79 31 33 Domaine de la Villaudiere - Verdigny: + 33 02 48 54 00 92 ou + 33 02 48 79 30 84 Domaine de la Vauvise - Menetou Ratel: + 33 02 48 79 34 09 ou + 33 06 76 95 07 58 Domaine Henri Bourgeois - Chavignol: + 33 02 48 78 53 20
As August is peak season in Sancerre, we highly recommend making restaurant reservations in advance to ensure availability. Here are some recommendations in no particular order : Fine Dining Sancerre offers fine dining experiences at an affordable price point. - La Tour (one Michelin star restaurant) https://www.latoursancerre.fr - La Pomme d'Or https://lapommedorsancerre.fr/menus/ - La Table d'Arnaud https://hautsdesancerre.com/en/restaurant/ Bistro/Brasserie-style dining - La Taverne du Connétable https://www.taverneduconnetable.fr - La Petite Maison https://www.lapetitemaison-sancerre.com - Le Bouchon https://le-bouchon.res-pick.com
We absolutely love La Banque in the town centre — a lively and welcoming spot with an excellent selection of local wines. https://www.labanque-sancerre.fr If you are staying at Le Panoramic Hotel, we also recommend visiting their wine bar overlooking the vineyards. https://www.taste-sancerre.fr
There are many wine shops in Sancerre, these are a few we'd recommend : - Les Jolies Quilles (opposite the Carrefour supermarket, they only sell wine and don't offer wine tasting) https://www.joliesquilles.com - Cave de Sancerre https://www.vins-sancerre.com/en - Aux Trésors de Bacchus (this shop is located right on the main square) https://www.tresorsdebacchus.com