Bazauges tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 19 km from Bazauges
Visit Bazauges: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsBazauges is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 19 km and Jarnac at 26 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Bazauges, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Bazauges in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Tusson
at 19 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentTusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several...
See Tusson guide

Jarnac
at 26 km (direction south), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
See Jarnac guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 28 km (direction west)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...
See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac
at 28 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Saint-Simon
at 31 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
See Saint-Simon guide

Bayers
at 31 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...
See Bayers guide

Ruffec
at 31 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...
See Ruffec guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente
at 32 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentAt Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...
See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Melle
at 34 km (direction east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...
See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire
Church at 34 km (direction east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...
See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Angouleme
at 37 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentAngouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...
See Angouleme guide

Saint-Savinien
at 39 km (direction west)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...
See Saint-Savinien guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee
at 40 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentHere at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...
See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Saintes
at 41 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...
See Saintes guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Map of places to visit near Bazauges
Markets in and near Bazauges
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (12km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (17km)
- Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (23km)
- Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (25km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (26km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (27km)
- Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (31km)
- Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (32km)
- Melle: market Friday (34km)
- Angouleme: market every day except Monday (39km)
Hotels near Bazauges
More information about Bazauges, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Bazauges, France
What to do at Bazauges? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Bazauges.
Heritage sites
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (18km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (55km)
National Monuments
- Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (51km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (11km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (13km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (15km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (19km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (25km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (26km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (28km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (30km)
- Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (35km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (36km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (38km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (39km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (41km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (41km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (44km)
- Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (45km)
- Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (51km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin monastique médiéval (19km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (34km)
- Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (37km)
- Jardin du Chaigne (41km)
- Logis de Forge (47km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (27km)
- Forêt de Pons (47km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- La Rochefoucauld (48km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (30km)
- Vallée des singes (monkeys) (51km)
Geography and distances
Bazauges is in the west of France at 80 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Bazauges is 378 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Bazauges
Canton: Matha
Arrondissement: Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17490
Distance to Bazauges
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 80 km
from Paris: 378 km
from Calais: 579 km
from Nice: 636 km
from Bordeaux: 124 km
from Strasbourg: 667 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 Bazauges from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beauvais-sur-Matha, Bresdon, Chives, Cresse, Fontaine-Chalendray, Gourvillette, Le Gicq, Massac, Ranville-Breuillaud, Saint-Ouen, Seigne and Verdille.
This page in French: Visiter Bazauges