Bagnizeau tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 18 km from Bagnizeau

Visit Bagnizeau: highlights and tourist information

Bagnizeau 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 Bagnizeau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 18 km and Cognac at 22 km.

Bagnizeau, 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 18 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac

at 22 km (direction south), in the Charente department

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

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Jarnac

at 25 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Saint-Savinien

at 28 km (direction west)

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

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Saintes

at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Tusson

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

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

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Saint-Simon

at 32 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Pons

at 39 km (direction south-west)

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

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Melle

at 39 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 40 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Surgeres

at 41 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Bayers

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

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...

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Ruffec

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

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

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Verteuil-sur-Charente

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

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...

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Map of places to visit near Bagnizeau

Markets in and near Bagnizeau

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (2km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (15km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (26km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (29km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (31km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (39km)
• Melle: market Friday (39km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (42km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (42km)

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Tourist attractions near Bagnizeau, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (15km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (17km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (0km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (2km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (15km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (22km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (28km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (29km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (45km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (49km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (30km)
• La Roche Courbon (37km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (39km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (39km)
• Logis de Forge (50km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (19km)
• Forêt de Pons (39km)
• Forêt de Benon (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (30km)
• Angouleme (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (29km)

Geography and distances

Bagnizeau is in the west of France at 71 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Bagnizeau is 386 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 Bagnizeau from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Blanzac-les-Matha, Courcerac, Gibourne, Haimps, La Brousse, Le Gicq, Les Touches-de-Perigny, Louzignac, Matha, Saint-Martin-de-Juillers and Sonnac.

This page in French: Visiter Bagnizeau