Noyers-sur Cher, a charming village between Touraine and Sologne.

 

     Noyers-sur-Cher (2700 inhabitants) links the regions of Touraine and Sologne, between a land of famous castles and a paradise for wildlife lovers.

     Located two hours southwest of Paris and one hour east of Tours, Noyers stretches from the Gros-Bois Forest to the Cher River. It benefits from good road and rail systems. The village lies at the meeting point of the Cher and the Berry Canal.  The port gives access to the newly-created "Lac des Trois Provinces" reservoir and a new lock system has reopened the river and the canal to navigation.

    Noyers is especially known for its vineyards that extend over more than 500 acres towards the East of the village.  The wine growers of Noyers welcome visitors to their cellars for tasting.  Other local produce includes goat cheese, sweet white asparagus, mushrooms and walnut oil.

     The village also offers a wide range of services, shops (an open air market every Sunday), accommodation and leisure activities (fishing, horse-riding, tennis...).  The main village festivities are "La Feuillée" in the month of May and the "Mushroom Festival" held during the first week of August.   Noyers also hosts a summer cultural program (Cher Valley Jazz Festival, shows, concerts...)

     The principal historical  sites include :

        - the St. Lazare Chapel (12th century), a former leper hospital.

        - the St. Sylvain Church (14th and 15th centuries)

        - a windmill (19th century)

     The village of St-Aignan-sur-Cher (pop. 3700)  just across the river dominates the valley from  its hillside on the bank of the Cher.  Located at the meeting point of three provinces --Touraine, Berry and Sologne --  this medieval village is rich in historical, architectural and natural heritage.

It boasts one of the finest zoos in France and welcomes tourists from around the world.