Beaugeay tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Brouage at 6 km from Beaugeay
Visit Beaugeay: highlights and tourist information
Beaugeay 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 Beaugeay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Brouage at 6 km and Rochefort at 8 km.
Beaugeay, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Brouage
at 6 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
See Brouage guide
Rochefort
at 8 km (direction north-north-east)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
See Rochefort guide
Fouras
Seaside resort at 15 km (direction north-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
See Fouras guide
Ronce-les-Bains
Seaside resort at 15 km (direction west-south-west)Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...
See Ronce-les-Bains guide
La Tremblade
Seaside resort at 16 km (direction south-west)Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...
See La Tremblade guide
Mornac-sur-Seudre
Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction south)Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...
See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide
Ile-d'Aix
Island at 20 km (direction north-west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
See Ile-d'Aix guide
La Palmyre
at 21 km (direction south-west)You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...
See La Palmyre guide
Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 23 km (direction north-north-west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Saint-Savinien
at 25 km (direction east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
See Saint-Savinien guide
Ile d'Oleron
Island at 26 km (direction west)It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but allow time...
See Ile d'Oleron guide
Royan
Seaside resort at 28 km (direction south)At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...
See Royan guide
Amphitheatre in Saintes
Ancient Monument at 31 km (direction east-south-east)The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...
See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide
Saintes
at 31 km (direction east-south-east)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...
See Saintes guide
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Markets in and near Beaugeay
- Echillais: market Wednesday (5km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (8km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (12km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (12km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (14km)
- La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (16km)
- Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (16km)
- Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
- Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (20km)
- Les Mathes: market every day except Monday (21km)
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Tourist attractions near Beaugeay, France
What to do at Beaugeay? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Beaugeay.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (33km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (6km)
Heritage sites
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
- Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (46km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (48km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (18km)
- Talmont (38km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (43km)
- Ars-en-Re (54km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (31km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (33km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (45km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (18km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (25km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (34km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (34km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Hiers-Brouage (6km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (18km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (21km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (27km)
- Pointe de Suzac (30km)
- Forêt de Suzac (32km)
- Pointe de Grave (38km)
- Forêt de Benon (41km)
- Forêt de Pons (48km)
Towns of Art and history
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoo de la Palmyre (24km)
Geography and distances
Beaugeay is in the west of France at 34 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Beaugeay is 417 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Beaugeay
Canton: Saint-Agnant
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17620
Distance to Beaugeay
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 34 km
from Paris: 417 km
from Calais: 602 km
from Nice: 695 km
from Bordeaux: 120 km
from Strasbourg: 726 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 Beaugeay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Brouage, Echillais, Moeze, Saint-Agnant, Saint-Froult, Saint-Jean-d'Angle and Soubise.
This page in French: Visiter Beaugeay