Arthenac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 12 km from Arthenac
Visit Arthenac: highlights and tourist information
To Visit Attractions Book a visitArthenac 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 Arthenac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 12 km and Barbezieux at 13 km.
Arthenac, France: places to visit and attractions
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 departmentHere in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...
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Pons
at 20 km (direction west-north-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
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Cognac
at 20 km (direction west-north-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
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Jarnac
at 21 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
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Saint-Simon
at 24 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
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Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 34 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...
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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 departmentCharmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...
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Angouleme
at 40 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentAngouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...
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Torsac
at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentTorsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...
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Chateau de la Mercerie
Castle at 43 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...
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Talmont
Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction west)Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...
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The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean
Church at 46 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentThe Monolithic Subterranean Church of Saint-Jean in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a magnificent underground...
See The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
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Hotels in Arthenac
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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)
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
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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Arthenac
Canton: Archiac
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17520
Distance to Arthenac
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 97 km
from Paris: 423 km
from Calais: 625 km
from Nice: 633 km
from Bordeaux: 78 km
from Strasbourg: 699 km
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
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