Vailly-sur-Sauldre tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigny-sur-Nere at 16 km from Vailly-sur-Sauldre

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Visit Vailly-sur-Sauldre: highlights and tourist information

Vailly-sur-Sauldre 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 Vailly-sur-Sauldre in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigny-sur-Nere at 16 km and Sancerre at 20 km.

Vailly-sur-Sauldre, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigny-sur-Nere

at 16 km (direction west)

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

See Aubigny-sur-Nere guide

Sancerre

at 20 km (direction south-east)

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

See Sancerre guide

Briare

at 21 km (direction north-north-east), in the Loiret department

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

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Gien

at 25 km (direction north-north-east), in the Loiret department

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

See Gien guide

Guedelon

at 40 km (direction east-north-east), in the Yonne department

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

See Guedelon guide

La Charite-sur-Loire

at 42 km (direction 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

Bourges

at 46 km (direction south-west)

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

See Bourges guide

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 46 km (direction south-west)

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

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Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 46 km (direction south-west)

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

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Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey

Abbey at 47 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

Mehun-sur-Yevre

at 48 km (direction south-west)

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

See Mehun-sur-Yevre guide

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Reserve excursions near Vailly-sur-Sauldre

Map of places to visit near Vailly-sur-Sauldre

Markets in and near Vailly-sur-Sauldre

Market days in Vailly-sur-Sauldre: weekly market: Friday;

• Vailly-sur-Sauldre: market Friday (0km)
• Beaulieu-sur-Loire: market Wednesday (15km)
• Aubigny-sur-Nere: market Saturday all day (16km)
• Chatillon-sur-Loire: market Thursday (17km)
• Henrichemont: market Wednesday (20km)
• Saint-Satur: market Thursday (20km)
• Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire: market Wednesday & Sunday & Friday (21km)
• Briare: market Friday (22km)
• Gien: market Wednesday & Saturday (25km)
• Bleneau: market Tuesday (35km)

More information about Vailly-sur-Sauldre, Loire Valley

Tourist attractions near Vailly-sur-Sauldre, France

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

Heritage sites

• Abbatiale Notre-Dame de La Charité-sur-Loire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)

National Monuments

• Palace Jacques Coeur (46km)
• Bourges Cathedral (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Sancerre (20km)
• Mehun-sur-Yevre (48km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame-du-Pré (Donzy) (36km)
• Abbaye de Saint Benoît sur Loire (Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire Abbey) (47km)
• St Aignan de Brinay (Brinay) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Potager du jardin du château de La Bussière (36km)
• Arboretum national des Barres (43km)
• Les Prés Fichaux (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bourges (46km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Pougues-les-Eaux (54km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigny-sur-Nere (16km)
• Briare (22km)
• Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre (38km)

Geography and distances

Vailly-sur-Sauldre is in the center of France at 46 kilometres from Bourges, the department capital (general information: Vailly-sur-Sauldre is 157 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 Vailly-sur-Sauldre from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Barlieu, Concressault, Dampierre-en-Crot, Pierrefitte-Es-Bois, Sury-Es-Bois, Thou and Villegenon.

This page in French: Visiter Vailly-sur-Sauldre