Country France Department Loir-et-Cher Intercommunality Blois Area 29.8 km² | Region Centre-Val de Loire Canton Contres Population (2013) 2,750 Arrondissement Blois | |
Cour-Cheverny is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department in the Centre region of France. The commune's land extends across the Loire Valley and across the Sologne region. Its inhabitants are known as Courchois.
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Map of 41700 Cour-Cheverny, France
Toponymy
Sights
Wine
The Cour Cheverny Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) was recognized in 1997. Geographically it corresponds to the commune of Cour-Cheverny and 10 other communes in the surrounding area. The single grape variety used is Romorantin, from which a dry, white wine is produced.
The Cheverny AOC, which was also recognized in 1997, covers a wider area but also includes the commune of Cour-Cheverny. The wines produced under this appellation are dry, white wines (the main grape variety being Sauvignon blanc), and red and rosé wines (the main grape variety being Gamay).
Tourism
The Ferme de la Gaudinière is a gîte with some bed and breakfast facilities. It is located in the hamlet of la Gaudinière, which takes its name from the gaude plant (weld), formerly used as a yellow colouring agent.
Events
Sports
There is even a combined sports association that oversees and coordinates 10 different sections (Gymnastics, Badminton, Basketball, Dance School, Football, Judo, Petanque, Table tennis, Shooting and Cycling (Moorland to Lakeside, i.e. off-road)). The association is called the E.S.C.C.C. (Étoile sportive de Cour-Cheverny et Cheverny or Sporting Star of Cour-Cheverny and Cheverny.)
A gymnasium, built in the last ten years, is available for indoor activities.