Bannay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Sancerre at 7 km from Bannay

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Visit Bannay: highlights and tourist information

Bannay is situated in the Cher department and Centre-Loire Valley region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Bannay in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Sancerre at 7 km and La Charite-sur-Loire at 25 km.

Bannay, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Sancerre

at 7 km (direction south-west)

The pretty village of Sancerre is best known for the famous wines of the...

See Sancerre guide

La Charite-sur-Loire

at 25 km (direction south-south-east), in the Nievre department

In La Charité-sur-Loire you can visit the abbey church and other monastery buildings...

See La Charite-sur-Loire guide

Briare

at 30 km (direction north-north-west), in the Loiret department

With the Loire River and the Canal de Briare crossing in the centre of...

See Briare guide

Guedelon

at 30 km (direction north-east), in the Yonne department

At the remarkable site of Guedelon an entire medieval castle is being reconstructed using...

See Guedelon guide

Aubigny-sur-Nere

at 35 km (direction west-north-west)

It is the multi-turreted castle and the Scottish connection that explain the popularity of...

See Aubigny-sur-Nere guide

Gien

at 38 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

To the east of the main Loire Valley, the view across the bridge to...

See Gien guide

Nevers

at 48 km (direction south-east), in the Nievre department

The ancient centre of Nevers contains several interesting monuments and houses dating from the...

See Nevers guide

Clamecy

at 49 km (direction east), in the Nievre department

The Collegiale Saint-Martin is the principal monument here in the historic centre of Clamecy...

See Clamecy guide

Bourges

at 50 km (direction west-south-west)

Although Bourges is known for its stunning cathedral, it also has a substantial medieval...

See Bourges guide

Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 50 km (direction west-south-west)

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive...

See Bourges Cathedral guide

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 50 km (direction west-south-west)

The Palais Jacques-Coeur is a charming medieval palace with impressive rooms and fireplaces in...

See Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur guide

Mehun-sur-Yevre

at 57 km (direction west-south-west)

The castle and the 11th century Collegiale Notre-Dame are among several sights of importance...

See Mehun-sur-Yevre guide

Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey

Abbey at 64 km (direction north-west), in the Loiret department

Fans of romanesque architecture will appreciate the many period features in the 12th century...

See Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Cher

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Reserve excursions near Bannay

Map of places to visit near Bannay

Markets in and near Bannay

• Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire: market Wednesday & Sunday & Friday (4km)
• Saint-Satur: market Thursday (6km)
• Beaulieu-sur-Loire: market Wednesday (18km)
• Vailly-sur-Sauldre: market Friday (19km)
• Chatillon-sur-Loire: market Thursday (25km)
• Henrichemont: market Wednesday (28km)
• Briare: market Friday (32km)
• Saint-Fargeau: market Friday (32km)
• Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye: market Wednesday (35km)
• Aubigny-sur-Nere: market Saturday all day (35km)

More information about Bannay, Loire Valley

Tourist attractions near Bannay, France

What to do at Bannay? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Bannay.

Heritage sites

• Abbatiale Notre-Dame de La Charité-sur-Loire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)

National Monuments

• Palace Jacques Coeur (50km)
• Bourges Cathedral (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sancerre (7km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame-du-Pré (Donzy) (18km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Jussy-Champagne) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Plaimpied-Givaudins) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Potager du jardin du château de La Bussière (44km)
• Forgeneuve (48km)
• Les Prés Fichaux (50km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bourges (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Nevers (48km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Pougues-les-Eaux (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Briare (32km)
• Aubigny-sur-Nere (35km)

Geography and distances

Bannay is in the center of France at 50 kilometres from Bourges, the department capital (general information: Bannay is 168 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Paris and rent a car or drive from one of the channel ports such as Caen or Le Havre, a drive af about 2-3 hours. For driving distances to Bannay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Boulleret, Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Saint-Satur, Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois, Sury-en-Vaux and Verdigny.

This page in French: Visiter Bannay