Travel Guide Nançay

According to Alain-Fournier, a «mysterious bourgado at the edges of the earth». It was here that the writer, a child, visited his uncle. The "Domaine des Sablonnières" in the Grand Meaulnes area would also be nearby. The tiny village of Nançay owes its reputation both to literature, to greedy - the famous sandwiches - and astronomy - the radio astronomy station. It also includes numerous studios of artists and charming small shops: tea room, gifts, local products…The name of Nançay is confirmed previously in the form Nanciacos and appears the first time in 1010 (on the acts of Father Engilbert). The territory belongs successively to the county of Sancerre and then to the estate of La Châtre. Joan of Arc passed there, leaving his name to the Pucelle Fountain. Its castle dates from the fifteenth century and was rebuilt during the Renaissance.The village is sometimes called the «Saint Too '» of Sologne, referring to many of the personalities in its surroundings.The Star Pole welcomes curious visitors to learn more about astronomy. The site includes educational facilities, a 40-seat planetarium, exhibitions and offers guided tours of the radio astronomy station.St. Laurian Church, built in 1624, rebuilt in the nineteenth century after it was destroyed by a fire and the castle of Nançay, of the xiith century, then rebuilt for the family of La Châtre, then in 1855 for Léon Pépin Le Halleur, a porcelain manufacturer in Vivile Erzon is one of the tourist attractions of the municipality.Note and note: Nançay is mainly animated from Thursday until the end of the week. It is therefore not advisable to go there early in the week.