Travel
EU travel
Important info for non-EU citizens
Your passport must be valid for 3 months before and 3 months after your trip, for a total of 6 months. If you need to renew your passport, we suggest doing so no later than May 2025 as the process can take 13+ weeks. More info.
Getting there
Sancerre is a small town 200KM south of Paris that is known for its medieval charm and world-class vineyards. We recommend flying into one of the two Paris airports and catching a direct train down to Sancerre, which should take about 2.5 hours. Additional travel options are shown to the right.
Paris is a lovely city with amazing food, fashion, and art. We recommend spending a few days in Paris at the beginning or end of your trip to Sancerre. Alternatively, you can fly into London or Amsterdam and take the train to Paris and Sancerre.
Fights to Paris
There are two Paris airports to fly into.
CDG Airport - 2 Hours, 30 Minutes from the Chateau
ORY Airport - 2 Hours from the Chateau
Transportation to Sancerre
Once you arrive in Paris, we recommend getting on a direct train from Paris Bercy train station to Tracy Sancerre (about a 2 hour train ride).
If you prefer, you can arrange a rental car or group shuttle to and from the Chateau
Car Rental Services - $300 for 3 days (5 people)
Private Shuttle Services - $400 (8 people)
In Sancerre
Sancerre is a small town in France’s Loire Valley that is known for its medieval charm and world-class vineyards. The region of Loire Valley is world famous for it’s wine production and many châteaus. Here are some recommendations on how to explore the city of Sancerre and all it has to offer.
Additionally, check out Molly Baz’s travel guide from when she stayed at Château Thauvenay in 2024.
Le Panoramic Hôtel
$100-150 Nightly Rate
8 minute drive from the venue
113 Rem des Augustins, 18300 Sancerre, France
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$100-150 Nightly Rate
8 minute drive from the venue
113 Rem des Augustins, 18300 Sancerre, France
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Folklore
$150-350 Nightly Rate
7 minute drive from the venue
10 Rue des Trois Pilliers, 18300 Sancerre, FranceBook
Le Cep en Sancerrois
$100-150 Nightly Rate
10 minute drive from the venue
2 Rue du Maréchal Macdonald, 18300 Sancerre, France
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Airbnb
Browse Airbnb for local home-stays
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Le Clos du Maréchal
Bistro cuisine, traditionally inspired, simple and inventive with our touch of modernity
Restaurant La Pomme d'Or
A unique & gourmet menu for lunch and dinner
La Banque Bar à Vins
Lovely patio dining and wine selection
La Tour
Fine dining experience
Au P'tit goûter
A French bistro
Château de Sancerre - Wine Tours & Tastings
Located on the left bank of the Loire, has 55 hectares of vineyards overlooking a unique terroir of 4 different soils, famous for their Sauvignon Blancs.
Domaine Eric Louis – Celliers de la Pauline
Book a vineyard tour, goat farm tour, and/or wine tasting at this organic, eco concious vineyard. Learn more.
Domaine Hubert Brochard - Wine Workshop
Introduction to three exceptional vintage wines, paired with different crottins de Chavignol - the experience is rich with history and a guide to the city.
Villaudière Estate
Book a wine tasting at Villaudière Estate. Learn more.
One Day Wine Tour - Airbnb Experience
After a short drive through the stunning vineyards you will then enjoy your first visit to a local wine-maker and learn about the history of wine-making in the region and the art of making world class Sauvignon blanc wines. Book here.