Information About Cosne-cours-sur-loire, Loire Valley
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Things to do in Cosne-cours-sur-loire
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
This town offers several interesting sites to visit, magnificent walks, many restaurants, bars, supermarkets and a good assortment of shops.
What is there to see?
The site of the forges of Chaussade, the Augustine convent, the foundations of the old chateau. The Fraicte tower (ruins). The chapel of Notre Dame de Galle (ruins). The River Loire and the suspension bridge. Maison des Chapelains.
What can I visit?
Museum of the Loire. Museum of the postman and the postal service. Episcopal Palace. Palatine hall. Church of St-Jaques.
Is there a market day?
Wednesday and Sunday
Is there a public swimming pool?
Yes, tel: 03 86 26 60 73.
Is there a tourist office?
Place de l'Hotel de Ville.Open Mon to Sat from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h. Sunday from 10h30 to 12h30. contact@ot-cosnesurloire.fr
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Golf du Sancerrois : Saint-Thibault : 02 48 54 11 22 ( Practice. 6 - hole and 18 - hole course ).
Are there any museums near here?
Loire museum (old boats and the Royal river)
Ancient boats of the Loire
Location: Square Alphonse Baudin
Opening Hours: Every day except Tues, from 10h to 12h and from 14h30 to 18h30. Sundays from Mar to Sept from 14h30 to 18h30.3,50 euros pp / guided tour by appointment. : 17,50 euros per group.
Are there any other recommended activities?
Microlight : aéroplum de Cosne : 03 86 28 44 57. Aéro-club de Cosne : 03 86 28 19 64. Archery, stade R. Girault :02 48 72 32 00. Fishing : 6 river sites of 1st and 2nd category. Canoe kayak on the Loire.03 86 26 99 66. Interesting walks : Old quarters of the town centre - the banks of the Nohain - quaysides - the countryside of the banks of the Loire - ile de Cosne -along the high dykes.
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
At Bannay, 3 km after Cosne, going towards Sancerre, alongside the canal is the restaurant La Buissonnière at 58 route du canal Tel: 02 48 72 42 07. This moderately priced restaurant, serving tradtional french cuisine has attracted good feedback from customers this season. It's closed on Sunday night and Monday all day and booking is recommended.
Eating and Drinking in Cosne-cours-sur-loire
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Le Mac Cool, 16 Place de la pecherie.
Atmosphere: Pub
Contact Details: 03 86 28 27 45
Le Club, 2 bis rue Emile Combes
>Atmosphere: Pub
Contact Details: 03 86 28 52 43
Budget restaurant
Le Paris. 2.5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: 3 boulevard de la République
Atmosphere: Brasserie
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 28 21 92
Moderately priced restaurant
La Petite Venise. 2.5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: 3 Rue Saint Agnan
Cuisine: Italian
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 28 34 11
Upmarket restaurant
Auberge du Vieux Relais. 2.5 to 3 km from the canal.
Address: 11 Rue Saint Agnan
Cuisine: Refined traditional
Contact Details: Tel: 03 86 28 20 21
Shopping in Cosne-cours-sur-loire
Back to topSupermarket
ATAC. 2.5 to 3 km from the canal.
Avenue de la 85eme
Opening Hours: Every day from 8h30 to 12h30 and from 14h30 to 19h30.
Supermarket
AUCHAN. 3.5 km from the canal.
7 chemin dit du Grand Champ
What other shops are there??
All types of shops.
Practicalities at Cosne-cours-sur-loire
Back to topMooring
A small widening of the canal near the Fouchards bridge. The town is about 2.5km from the canal.
Is there a bank?
Several banks, the nearest to the canal : Crédit Mutuel, open from Tues to Thurs from 9h to 12h and from 13h30 to 17h30, Friday from 9h to 12h and from 13h30 to 18h, and Saturday from 9h à 12h.
Is there an ATM?
Several cash machines notably Crédit Mutuelle.
Is there a post office?
Place Thème. Open Mon to Fri from 8h to 12h and from 13h30 to 18h. Saturday from 8h to 12h.
Is there a doctor?
6 doctors, among whom Doctor Moreau, 13 bis rue du Général Binot : Tel: 03 86 28 13 42.
Is there a dentist?
6 dentists, among whom Doctor Chartron, 26 rue de Donzy. Tel: 03 86 28 00 24.
Is there a pharmacy?
5 pharmacies, of which Pharmacie Centrale Vandevyver, is open Mon to Fri from 9h to 12h and from 14h to 19h, Saturday from 9h to 12h and from 14h to 17h30.
Is there a taxi company here?
8 companies, among whom Boussard, 27 route des Champs Minies. Tel: 03 86 26 66 74, Damien, Rue des 3 Ponts . Le Gué Botron : 03 86 28 18 37
Can I get internet access here?
Tourist Office
