Aslonnes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Nouaille-Maupertuis at 10 km from Aslonnes

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Visit Aslonnes: highlights and tourist information

Aslonnes is situated in the Vienne 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 Aslonnes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Nouaille-Maupertuis at 10 km and Poitiers at 16 km.

Aslonnes, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 10 km (direction north-east)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Poitiers

at 16 km (direction north-east)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 25 km (direction north-east)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Chauvigny

at 28 km (direction east-north-east)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Montmorillon

at 41 km (direction east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 44 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Melle

at 44 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Chatellerault

at 45 km (direction north-north-east)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Ruffec

at 47 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente department

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

See Ruffec guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 49 km (direction south), in the Charente department

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is of most...

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Parthenay

at 50 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Parthenay guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 51 km (direction east-north-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 51 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of an ancient...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Reserve excursions near Aslonnes

Map of places to visit near Aslonnes

Markets in and near Aslonnes

• Vivonne: market Saturday (6km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (16km)
• Rouille: market Friday (22km)
• Vouille: market Saturday (25km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (27km)
• Neuville-de-Poitou: market Thursday & Sunday (28km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (29km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (33km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (35km)

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Tourist attractions near Aslonnes, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (15km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (51km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (27km)
• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (33km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (9km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (10km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (16km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (28km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (33km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (34km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (42km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (43km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Laverré (0km)
• Touffou (28km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (35km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (44km)
• La Guyonnière (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (50km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (25km)

Towns of Art and history

• Poitiers (16km)
• Montmorillon (41km)
• Parthenay (50km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (6km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (22km)

Geography and distances

Aslonnes is in the west of France at 16 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Aslonnes is 308 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Aslonnes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateau-Larcher, Iteuil, La Villedieu-du-Clain, Marnay, Roches-Premarie-Andille and Vivonne.

This page in French: Visiter Aslonnes