Asnieres-la-Giraud tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 6 km from Asnieres-la-Giraud

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Visit Asnieres-la-Giraud: highlights and tourist information

Asnieres-la-Giraud 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 Asnieres-la-Giraud in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 6 km and Saint-Savinien at 12 km.

Asnieres-la-Giraud, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 6 km (direction )

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Saint-Savinien

at 12 km (direction west)

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

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Saintes

at 18 km (direction south-west)

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

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 19 km (direction south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Cognac

at 27 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Surgeres

at 29 km (direction north-west)

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

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Pons

at 34 km (direction south)

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

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Rochefort

at 35 km (direction west)

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

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Jarnac

at 35 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Brouage

at 43 km (direction west)

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

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Saint-Simon

at 44 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Fouras

Seaside resort at 46 km (direction west)

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

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Tusson

at 46 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

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Map of places to visit near Asnieres-la-Giraud

Markets in and near Asnieres-la-Giraud

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (16km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (20km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (30km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (33km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (34km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (35km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (36km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (36km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Asnieres-la-Giraud, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (43km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (6km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (20km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (47km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (44km)
• Talmont (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (6km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (8km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (16km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (18km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (23km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (34km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (53km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (56km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (22km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (47km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (47km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (23km)
• Forêt de Pons (34km)
• Forêt de Benon (40km)
• Hiers-Brouage (43km)
• Pointe de Suzac (49km)
• Forêt de Suzac (49km)
• Pointe de Grave (57km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (18km)
• Rochefort (35km)
• Royan (49km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (30km)

Geography and distances

Asnieres-la-Giraud is in the west of France at 57 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Asnieres-la-Giraud is 394 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 Asnieres-la-Giraud from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bercloux, Fenioux, Fontenet, Juicq, La Frediere, Mazeray, Nantille, Saint-Jean-d'Angely, Saint-Julien-de-l'Escap and Sainte-Meme.

This page in French: Visiter Asnieres-la-Giraud