Bethines tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 9 km from Bethines

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Visit Bethines: highlights and tourist information

Bethines is situated in the Vienne 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 Bethines in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 9 km and Montmorillon at 16 km.

Bethines, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 9 km (direction west)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Montmorillon

at 16 km (direction south-west)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction north-north-west)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Chauvigny

at 25 km (direction west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

La Roche-Posay

at 29 km (direction north-north-west)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 29 km (direction north-east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction east-south-east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Le-Dorat

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

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

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

There are several churches of interest here in Argenton-sur-Creuse, and a very pretty walk...

See Argenton-sur-Creuse guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 43 km (direction west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Chatellerault

at 44 km (direction west-north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Bellac

at 48 km (direction south), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction east), in the Indre department

Gargilesse-Dampierre is a very small village, but also very pretty and in a lovely...

See Gargilesse-Dampierre guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 48 km (direction west-north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Reserve excursions near Bethines

Map of places to visit near Bethines

Markets in and near Bethines

• Saint-Savin: market Friday (9km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (11km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (16km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (29km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (34km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (35km)
• Saint-Gaultier: market Friday (36km)
• Argenton-sur-Creuse: market Saturday (42km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (43km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (44km)

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Tourist attractions near Bethines, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (24km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (18km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (34km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (63km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (25km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (24km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (9km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (26km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (43km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (47km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (51km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (63km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (30km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (24km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (16km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Souterraine (52km)

Geography and distances

Bethines is in the west of France at 49 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Bethines is 276 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Bethines from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Concremiers, Haims, Ingrandes and Villemort.

This page in French: Visiter Bethines