Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay tourism and travel guide

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Visit Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay: highlights and tourist information

Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay is situated in the Deux-Sevres 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 Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 8 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 20 km.

Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Parthenay

at 8 km (direction )

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its importance iver...

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Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 20 km (direction south-west)

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles in the...

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Niort

at 33 km (direction south-west)

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 38 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 38 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure...

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction south-west)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 39 km (direction south-south-east)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

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Melle

at 40 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle and an...

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Marais Poitevin

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

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

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Poitiers

at 44 km (direction east), in the Vienne department

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

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Thouars

at 44 km (direction east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...

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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 45 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 45 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home to the...

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Map of places to visit near Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay

Markets in and near Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay

• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (8km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (19km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (23km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (24km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (26km)
• Rouille: market Friday (28km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (29km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (30km)
• Vouille: market Saturday (31km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (43km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (39km)
• Vouvant (41km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (20km)
• Oiron Chateau (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (45km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (29km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (35km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (37km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (38km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (41km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (45km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (0km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (20km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (40km)
• Laverré (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (9km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (59km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (8km)
• Poitiers (44km)
• Thouars (44km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (40km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (55km)

Geography and distances

Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay is in the western-centre of France at 33 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay is 319 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Chapelle-Bertrand, Le Tallud, Pompaire, Reffannes, Saint-Lin, Saint-Pardoux, Soutiers and Vouhe.

This page in French: Visiter Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay