Avy tourism and travel guide

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Visit Avy: highlights and tourist information

Avy 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 Avy in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pons at 4 km and Jonzac at 13 km.

Avy, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pons

at 4 km (direction north-west)

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

See Pons guide

Jonzac

at 13 km (direction south-east)

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

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Cognac

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

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

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Saintes

at 24 km (direction north-north-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 24 km (direction north-west)

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

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Barbezieux

at 29 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Jarnac

at 30 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction west)

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

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 31 km (direction west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

See Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 35 km (direction west)

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

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Saint-Simon

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

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

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Saint-Savinien

at 39 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 41 km (direction west)

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

See Royan guide

Vertheuil

at 42 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde department

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the ruins of...

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Map of places to visit near Avy

Markets in and near Avy

• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (4km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (13km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (26km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (29km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (31km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (35km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (35km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (38km)

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Tourist attractions near Avy, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (55km)

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (4km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (31km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (44km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (13km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (23km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (23km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (24km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (20km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (28km)
• La Roche Courbon (37km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (62km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (4km)
• Forêt de la Lande (14km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (22km)
• Forêt de Suzac (37km)
• Pointe de Suzac (39km)
• Pointe de Grave (42km)
• Hiers-Brouage (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (24km)
• Royan (41km)
• Rochefort (56km)

Geography and distances

Avy is in the west of France at 84 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Avy is 426 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 Avy from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Belluire, Biron, Bougneau, Chadenac, Echebrune, Fleac-sur-Seugne, Marignac, Mazerolles, Mosnac, Pons and Saint-Gregoire-d'Ardennes.

This page in French: Visiter Avy