Information About Cercy La Tour, Loire / Nivernais
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Things to do in Cercy La Tour
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
A agreeable overnight stop at a pretty Nivernais village. The old settlement, situated on a rocky outcrop is at 201 mètres altitude, offers good views over the valleys of the Aron, the Alène, Canne and of the Nivernais Canal. There are a couple of nice restuarants not too far distant and you can collect bread from the boulangerie (closed Mondays) opposite the moorings.
What is there to see?
The towers of the chateau date from the 13th century
What can I visit?
Visit the Roman church dedicated to St Peter. It's one of the oldest in the region.
Do any famous people live here?
The painter Hector Hanoteau (1823-1890) created a school of painting at Briet, which is part of Cercy-la-Tour)
Is there a market day?
The market is held on Monday morings at Place d'Aligre and on Wednesday and Friday monrings at the roundabout, as you leave the town of Cercy
Is there a public swimming pool?
The is an outdoor pool open from 15th June to the end of August.
Opening Hours: It opens from 11.00 to 19.00
Alternative: No
Is there a tourist office?
Syndicat d'Initiative - open 15th June - 15th September
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
No
Are there any museums near here?
No
Eating and Drinking in Cercy La Tour
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Bar de la Marine, on the quay , opposite the Halte Fluviale
Atmosphere: A really traditonal old bar-tabac
Contact Details: 8 Quai Lacharme, 58340 Cercy la Tour, Tel. 03 86 50 05 80
Budget restaurant
La Flambée, apprximately 300 mtrs from the canal.
Address: 2 Place Aligre, 58340 Cercy la Tour
Atmosphere: A samll restaurant offering traditional cooking
Cuisine: They offer only a fixed price menu at approx €11 per head
Speciality: Check the 'plat du jour' - usually good value.
Opening Hours: Open Monday to Friday
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 50 08 33
Moderately priced restaurant
Hôtel du Val d'Aron
Address: 5 rue des Ecoles, 58340 Cercy la Tour
Atmosphere: Family run
Cuisine: Gastronomic cuisine using local products and Charolaise beef.
Opening Hours: Open every day except Saturday, Sunday and Monday lunchtimes
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 50 59 66. Website www.levaldaron.monsite.wanadoo.fr
Shopping in Cercy La Tour
Back to topSupermarket
Proximarché, apprximaltely 400mtrs from the Halte Fluviale
54 avenue Louis Coudant, 58340 Cercy la Tour, Tel. 03 86 50 50 63
Opening Hours: Closed Wednesday and Sunday afternoons
Supermarket
ATAC, approx 2kms from the Halte Fluviale
Route de Decize, 58340 Cercy la Tour, Tel. 03 86 50 01 66
What other shops are there??
There is a good range of shops in the town
Practicalities at Cercy La Tour
Back to topMooring
Moor at the village quay, free of charge.
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes
Can I get fuel here?
No
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
There are toilets and showers for public use at the campsite
Is there a bank?
Yes
Is there an ATM?
Yes
Is there a post office?
Yes
Is there a doctor?
Annick Vigreux-Pichon, 49 Bis av Louis Coudant 58340 Cercy-la-Tour.Tel. 03 86 50 01 11
Is there a dentist?
Dominique Pittiloni, 3 Place Aligre, 58340 Cercy-la-Tour. Tel 03 86 50 59 11
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacie Jarlier, 24 Quai Lacharme, 58340 Cercy-la-Tour. Tel. 06 08 69 78 08
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Picaut, Tel. 03 86 50 58 11
Can I get internet access here?
You can access the internet at the library at Place d'Aligre. Open from 09.00 - 12.00 and 15.00 - 17.30 Monday to Friday and from 10.00 - 12.00 on Saturdays - however these times can change in August, so check at the library for details.
