Annepont tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savinien at 6 km from Annepont

Visit Annepont: highlights and tourist information

Annepont is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Annepont in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savinien at 6 km and Saintes at 11 km.

Annepont, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savinien

at 6 km (direction west-north-west)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Saintes

at 11 km (direction south-south-west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 13 km (direction north-east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac

at 28 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...

See Cognac guide

Rochefort

at 29 km (direction west-north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where...

See Rochefort guide

Pons

at 30 km (direction south-south-east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...

See Pons guide

Surgeres

at 30 km (direction north-north-west)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre...

See Surgeres guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Brouage

at 35 km (direction west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel,...

See Brouage guide

Jarnac

at 39 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...

See Jarnac guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 40 km (direction west-north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure...

See Fouras guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 40 km (direction west-south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along...

See Royan guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction south-west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...

See Talmont guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 41 km (direction south-west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can...

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Annepont

Markets in and near Annepont

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (24km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (27km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (28km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (29km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (29km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (30km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (31km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (31km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (33km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (37km)

More information about Annepont, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Annepont, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (54km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (35km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (11km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (13km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (54km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (35km)
• Talmont (41km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (46km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (5km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (11km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (15km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (32km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (35km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (13km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (48km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (54km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (24km)
• Forêt de Pons (30km)
• Hiers-Brouage (35km)
• Pointe de Suzac (40km)
• Forêt de Suzac (40km)
• Forêt de la Lande (42km)
• Forêt de Benon (42km)
• Pointe de Grave (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (11km)
• Rochefort (29km)
• Royan (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (38km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (46km)

Geography and distances

Annepont is in the west of France at 54 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Annepont is 403 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Annepont from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fenioux, Grandjean, Juicq, La Frediere, Le Douhet, Port-d'Envaux, Saint-Savinien, Saint-Vaize, Taillebourg and Venerand.

This page in French: Visiter Annepont