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If in Spain we have an association that, little by little, is adding more members to its list of most beautiful towns, in France they are not far behind.
Not only do they have their own organization named after the
most beautiful towns,
created in 1982 and considered the first of its kind in the world.
They also have a successful
television program
on the
France 3 network
that, each year, opts for one.
This time, it was the turn of
Sancerre
, a tiny town in the Center-Loire Valley region (department of Cher) that managed to prevail over 13 other candidates during more than
three months of voting
.
The television contest in question is called
The Favorite Village of the French
(
Village Préféré des Français
) and is now in its
tenth edition
.
The presenter,
Stéphane Bern,
is a celebrity in the neighboring country to the point of having a curious nickname, Monsieur Patrimoine (or
Lord Heritage
), for that of giving visibility to the most beautiful corners of France.
TV finale
Not surprisingly, the
program's
viewers
number in the millions and the final in which the winning name is decided brings together half of France in front of the television.
This year, Sancerre has beaten the rest.
Reasons abound, since this town of barely
1,500 inhabitants
offers a unique historical heritage.
From the
15th century
Fiefs tower
to a bell tower from the early 16th century, some palatial mansions or a
medieval castle
surrounded by vineyards.
The town of Sancerre, in the Loire Valley.
For a reason, it is located in the region of the castles par excellence, the Loire Valley, also appreciated for its wines and its
bicycle rides.
In fact, it is the best way to get around Sancerre and its surroundings.
It is true that, being located
at the top of a hill
, it does not hurt to have good physical shape.
Between wines and cheeses
This village in the Loire Valley has taken over from
Hunspach,
a pleasant horse riding town in the Haguenau-Wissembourg district, in
the
Alsace region
and in the Lower Rhine department.
The border character of the area, a stone's throw from Germany and Switzerland, in the northeast of France, give their inhabitants a peculiar character, as well as a
different architecture
, reasons that made Hunspach win the name of the most beautiful town for the French last year.
Sancerre is popular for its wines and cheeses.
This 2021 Sancerre has happened to him, which exudes
medieval airs
around every corner, each more photogenic. Nor should you miss a tasting in one of the
most famous
wineries
in the area, the one that bears the name of the town itself. From it come some coveted white wines made from
sauvignon
grapes,
encompassed under the name AOC Sancerre. The
wine
-
growing roots
of the area go back to the time of
the Roman Empire
, since traces of that time have been found that would corroborate it.
You should also try the local
Crottins de Chavignol
goat cheese
, perfect for spreading and with a somewhat spicy flavor.
For something the
gastronomy
of the region is a compelling reason to visit it, as well as its
hiking routes
or its medieval architecture.
For all this Sancerre was already chosen in 2017 Sancerre "city of character".
Another slogan for your collection.
According to the criteria of The Trust Project
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