Beurlay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savinien at 12 km from Beurlay

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Visit Beurlay: highlights and tourist information

Beurlay 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 Beurlay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savinien at 12 km and Rochefort at 13 km.

Beurlay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savinien

at 12 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Rochefort

at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Brouage

at 18 km (direction west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 20 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 20 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Saintes guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 26 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Surgeres

at 27 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Surgeres guide

La Palmyre

at 29 km (direction west-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 31 km (direction north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

See Royan guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Beurlay

Markets in and near Beurlay

• Echillais: market Wednesday (10km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (14km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (22km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (24km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (24km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (25km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (26km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Beurlay, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (41km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (19km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (20km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (56km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (22km)
• Talmont (37km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (52km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (19km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (21km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (45km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (48km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (6km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (38km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (19km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (31km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (31km)
• Pointe de Suzac (31km)
• Forêt de Suzac (33km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (36km)
• Forêt de Pons (38km)
• Forêt de Benon (39km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (40km)
• Pointe de Grave (40km)
• Forêt de la Lande (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (13km)
• Saintes (20km)
• Royan (31km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (32km)
• Zoodyssée (46km)

Geography and distances

Beurlay is in the west of France at 41 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Beurlay is 410 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 Beurlay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bords, Champagne, Geay, La Vallee, Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult, Romegoux, Saint-Porchaire, Sainte-Radegonde and Trizay.

This page in French: Visiter Beurlay