At the foot of Sancerre · Loire Valley
Discover the banks of the Loire in a country house steeped in history
Old terracotta tiles, original beams, a crackling fire and, from the windows, the Loire changing its light with every hour.
4
guests
2
bedrooms
Courtyard
enclosed, on the Loire
2 h
from Paris by train or car
€130
per night, approx.
The house
Restored with respect for what it has always been
Once a wing of the Maison Jeanne d’Arc, Cassiopée was renovated in 2025 using its original materials: terracotta tiles, beams, a two-sided roof frame and thick stone walls.
Downstairs, a living room with fireplace and an open-plan kitchen. Upstairs, two bedrooms, one looking straight onto the Loire, and a brand-new shower room.
Its story
Master shipowners, Royal Navy boatmen, a defrocked priest and his servant… The Maison Jeanne d’Arc has seen them all.
A 17th-century residence built when Saint-Thibault lived from river trade, the house has withstood floods and centuries. Its story deserves to be told.
The area
Between vineyards and the Loire, a well-kept secret
The Sancerrois is best explored on foot, by bike or on the water, far from the crowds. Our favourite places, tried and tested.
Vineyards
Sancerre and its cellars
Tastings in Bué, in Sancerre and at the Tour du Pouilly-Fumé.
10 minutes away
On the water
Canoeing the Loire
Paddle down the wild Loire, from spring to autumn.
Across the quay
By bike
La Loire à Vélo
The cycle route runs right past the door.
In front of the house
Local produce
Crottin de Chavignol
La Bête noire goat farm and the local farmers’ markets.
5 minutes away
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4.86
out of 5 · 81 guest reviews
“A lovely little house on the banks of the Loire. The peace and the view are its strong points.”
“The house is full of charm and has been beautifully renovated; we felt right at home.”
“A peaceful, restorative place and a wonderful welcome. We’ll be back!”
Come and watch the sun rise over the Loire
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