Arthenac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 12 km from Arthenac

Visit Arthenac: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 12 km and Barbezieux at 13 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Arthenac, 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 Arthenac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Jonzac

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...

See Jonzac guide

Barbezieux

at 13 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...

See Barbezieux guide

Pons

at 20 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Pons guide

Cognac

at 20 km (direction west-north-west), in the Charente department

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

See Cognac guide

Jarnac

at 21 km (direction north-east), in the Charente department

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

See Jarnac guide

Saint-Simon

at 24 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...

See Saint-Simon guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 34 km (direction east), in the Charente department

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Saintes

at 36 km (direction north-west)

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

See Saintes guide

Charmant

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

Charmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...

See Charmant guide

Angouleme

at 40 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...

See Angouleme guide

Torsac

at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Torsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...

See Torsac guide

Chateau de la Mercerie

Castle at 43 km (direction east), in the Charente department

The Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...

See Chateau de la Mercerie guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction west)

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

See Talmont guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

The attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

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

Map of places to visit near Arthenac

Markets in and near Arthenac

• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (12km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (13km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (20km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (20km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (22km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (26km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (34km)
• Chalais: market Monday (39km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (39km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (39km)

Hotels near Arthenac

More information about Arthenac, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Arthenac, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (51km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (52km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (54km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (12km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (16km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (29km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (31km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (32km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (34km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (36km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (13km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (32km)
• Logis de Forge (34km)
• La Roche Courbon (50km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (55km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (20km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (23km)
• Forêt de la Lande (25km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (36km)
• Angouleme (40km)

Geography and distances

Arthenac is in the west of France at 97 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Arthenac is 423 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 Arthenac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Allas-Champagne, Archiac, Brie-sous-Archiac, Cierzac, Guimps, Lachaise, Moings, Reaux, Saint-Eugene, Saint-Palais-du-Ne and Sainte-Lheurine.

This page in French: Visiter Arthenac