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Visit Sancerre

Plan the journey around the landscape and its growers, with clear reminders to verify every time-sensitive detail directly.

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Rue Saint-Jean in the old town of Sancerre

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Producer visit etiquette

A confirmed appointment, punctual arrival and thoughtful questions go a long way.

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Before the road

Book first, then plan the drive.

Producers receive visitors in working time, and rural transport thins out in the evening. Settle appointments and the ride home before the first tasting.

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  1. Sancerre, Rue Saint-Jean Rolf Kranz CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Butte de Sancerre, France Cjp24 CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. A town on its hill Éole Wind Public domain
  4. Chavignol, coteaux Cjp24 CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Sancerre - View on vineyards - 2 Benjamin Smith CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Cave du vigneron, dégustation d'AOC sancerre Jameson Fink (jamesonf) CC BY 2.0

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