Sancerre
Sancerre (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃sɛʁ] ⓘ) is a medieval hilltop town and commune in the department of Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France, overlooking the river Loire. It is noted for its wine.
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A general view of Sancerre | |
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| Coordinates: 47°19′55″N 2°50′24″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Cher |
| Arrondissement | Bourges |
| Canton | Sancerre |
| Intercommunality | CC Pays Fort Sancerrois Val de Loire |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Laurent Pabiot |
| Area 1 | 16.27 km2 (6.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 1,329 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sancerrois·e |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 18241 /18300 |
| Elevation | 146–366 m (479–1,201 ft) (avg. 310 m or 1,020 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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