In order to prepare your visit in our area, we put together here some LINKS that might be useful for you to have a successful stay, you just need a click to travel around… or see the program we prepared for you…
– How to arrive to Pouilly? See: Google Map
– Our Pouilly-sur-Loire Tourist Office informs and receives you every day during summer time, do not hesitate to ask them, they are the firsts to know what is going on in Pouilly.
– You wish to deepen your knowledge about vineyard? You can visit ‘La Tour du Pouilly-Fumé’ unique and high-quality oeno-tourist center, even more interesting since the coming of the Aroma’s cellar: ten glass bubbles open to your nose introducing the Pouilly-Fumés and Pouilly-sur-Loire’s aromatic families. Every single bubble is made up only with natural products; it is beautiful and it smells good!
– Do not forget ‘Le Pavillon du milieu de Loire’ or great discoveries about our wild river … At the same time playful and didactic, they organize observation trips to see the Loire beaver, or even ‘nature’ activities for children and teenagers.
– After a visit to ‘La Tour du Pouilly-Fumé’, you can relax to ‘La Cave de Sel’ (the ‘Salt Cellar’). It’s a concept unique in the world; you can breathe the pure salt from Klodawa salt-mine in Poland. Relaxed, full of trace elements and after a massage or a modelling, you will come back appeased!
– You can also visit ‘La Maison des Sancerre’, another address not to be missed in Sancerre’s vineyard
Our selection of hotels and restaurants :
– Le Coq Hardi : A 3 stars hotel in Pouilly, by the river Loire including 9 rooms. A gourmet restaurant that has a terrace with a beautiful view on the river at summer time. The Chef Dominique Fonseca is ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ (Best Worker in France) and he has spent most of his career in the Ritz kitchens.
– Le Relais de Pouilly : A 3 stars hotel (Logis de France) in Pouilly, near the river Loire including 24 rooms. A friendly restaurant with its buffet benefiting from a great terrace at summer time.
– Le Chat : A gourmet and original restaurant with a simple and friendly framework. A family welcome and the relation price-quality-originality are unbeatable! Situated in Villechaud (Cosne-sur-Loire). We highly recommend making a reservation in advance (No hotel, terrace during summer)
– Maison Médard :A gourmet restaurant (one Michelin Star in 2021) that draws you into a culinary universe where authenticity and creativity meet. Chef Julien Médard and his team will delight you with sophisticated dishes that highlight the region’s culinary and winemaking heritage. Reservations required.
– La Tour : A gourmet restaurant in Sancerre offering a dining room from the 14th century and a contemporary one facing Sancerre’s vineyard. One star in the Michelin Guide 2001. (No hotel)
– La Pomme d’Or : A gourmet restaurant in Sancerre, guaranteed to delight fans of Breton cuisine. Chef Iann Tournier, sommelier Justine Heuzé and pastry chef Eva Amedjkane prepare creative, carefully-crafted menus using quality produce. Reservations required.
– Le Grand Monarque : Hotel Logis de France in Donzy offering 13 rooms. A restaurant showcasing our regional specialities, with a traditional cooking and a warm welcoming … Sweet prices.
– Hotel de La Loire : A 3 stars hotel situated by the other side of the river, in Saint Satur, down Sancerre. Our English friends often recommend us this establishment….
If you’re in the area for a longer stay, here are a few NICE PLACES to visit to relax and discover our surroundings.
– The Sanctuaire de Sainte Bernadette Soubirous in Nevers is a unique place where spirituality and history meet. Come and commune with yourself beside the preserved body of Bernadette Soubirous, privileged witness to the Marian apparitions at Lourdes.
– In the Cher region, directly across the Loire, you can admire the imposing Cathédrale de Bourges. A journey through history and Gothic architecture awaits you !
– The Pont-Canal de Briare is a unique place where land and water meet. After a walk along the water’s edge, let yourself be tempted by a gourmet break at the nearby chocolaterie artisanale , where sweet delights will keep the pleasure going. A perfect duo to awaken your senses!
– Discover the benefits of the thermal waters :eaux thermales de Bourbon-l’Archambault, an oasis of relaxation and health in the heart of the Auvergne. Enjoy an exceptional natural setting to revitalize your body and relax your mind. Let yourself be carried away by unique treatments combining tradition and innovation.
– If you’re interested in the virtues of these spa areas, there are other thermal baths a little further away in our neighboring regions. Have a look at them: thermes de Saint-Honoré-les-Bains, thermes de Bourbon-Lancy, thermes des Dômes à Vichy, thermes de Châteauneuf-les-Bains…
– Just 45 minutes drive from Pouilly sur Loire, visit Guédelon ! A fortified castle is being built barehanded and your children will love discovering the workshops and trades of yesteryear (not recommended if it’s raining). Not far from there is the Château de Saint Fargeau, which puts on a spectacular sound and light show every summer (July – August) featuring ten epic scenes that will take you on a journey to the heart of French history.
– Continuing the list of children’s favorites, the Zoo de Beauval is one of Europe’s largest, with rare animals such as giant pandas and unique shows that carry you on a journey around the world !
– Another interesting zoo is le Pal ! A unique park that combines zoo and attractions, offering unforgettable encounters with exotic animals and thrills for the whole family (NB: PRM access is very practical) !
– And don’t forget to explore the richness of the local heritage by visiting the famous Loire castles: the Château de Sully-sur-Loire, a majestic medieval fortress, the Château de Chambord,a Renaissance masterpiece, the Château de Chenonceau,elegant and romantic, the Château d’Amboise with its breathtaking views over the Loire Valley and its rich royal past, the Château de Villandry which offers an enchanting flower-filled space not far from the city of Tours, or Château de Chaumont , which takes part in the International Garden Festival …
– Continue your immersion in art and history with a visit to the Faïencerie de Gien, a landmark in traditional craftsmanship, while admiring the splendid Château de Gien, which stands above the valley with its imposing architecture and medieval charm.
Regional products :
– Feel like a high-end snack directly from the producer? Let’s go to Donzy to Les Oies du Pré : Breeding of gooses and ducks visits, tasting and selling of ‘foie gras’ , production of walnut oil.
– Bread, Wine and … ‘Crottin’ ! See the cheese factory Port Aubry or Romain Dubois : Selling of the famous ‘Crottin de Chavignol’.