Allonne tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Parthenay at 12 km from Allonne

Visit Allonne: highlights and tourist information

Allonne is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 12 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 19 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Allonne, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Allonne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Parthenay

at 12 km (direction east-north-east)

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 19 km (direction south)

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles...

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 29 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

Niort

at 29 km (direction south-south-west)

A typical local town rather than a tourist town, Niort does have...

See Niort guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle...

See Vouvant guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction south-west)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring...

See Coulon guide

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home...

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Marais Poitevin

at 36 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment...

See Marais Poitevin guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 36 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the...

See Maillezais abbey guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 43 km (direction south-south-east)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 44 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Melle

at 44 km (direction south-south-east)

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...

See Melle guide

Thouars

at 46 km (direction north-north-east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

See Thouars guide

Marans

at 56 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river...

See Marans guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres

Map of places to visit near Allonne

Markets in and near Allonne

• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (12km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (20km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (23km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (25km)
• Benet: market Monday (29km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (30km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (30km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (31km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (32km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (33km)

Hotels near Allonne

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Tourist attractions near Allonne, France

What to do at Allonne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Allonne.

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (35km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vouvant (29km)
• Coulon (33km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (30km)
• Oiron Chateau (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (35km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (29km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (30km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (33km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (38km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (41km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (11km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (30km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (44km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (14km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (47km)
• Forêt de Benon (52km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (12km)
• Thouars (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (29km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (54km)

Geography and distances

Allonne is in the western-centre of France at 29 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Allonne is 325 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Allonne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Azay-sur-Thouet, La Boissiere-en-Gatine, Le Retail, Mazieres-en-Gatine, Pamplie, Saint-Pardoux and Secondigny.

This page in French: Visiter Allonne