Bignay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 7 km from Bignay

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Visit Bignay: highlights and tourist information

Bignay 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 Bignay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 7 km and Saint-Savinien at 7 km.

Bignay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 7 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

Saint-Savinien

at 7 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Saintes

at 19 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 19 km (direction south-south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Surgeres

at 23 km (direction north-west)

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

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Rochefort

at 28 km (direction west)

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

See Rochefort guide

Cognac

at 33 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

See Cognac guide

Brouage

at 37 km (direction west)

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

See Brouage guide

Pons

at 37 km (direction south)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...

See Pons guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 39 km (direction west)

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

See Fouras guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 41 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Jarnac

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

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...

See Jarnac guide

Marais Poitevin

at 43 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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

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Map of places to visit near Bignay

Markets in and near Bignay

• Aulnay: market Sunday (23km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (23km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (24km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (27km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (28km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (32km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (37km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (38km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (38km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (39km)

More information about Bignay, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Bignay, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (50km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (37km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (7km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (60km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (40km)
• Talmont (49km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (3km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (14km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (19km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (36km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (18km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (49km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (53km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (50km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (29km)
• Forêt de Benon (35km)
• Hiers-Brouage (37km)
• Forêt de Pons (37km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (46km)
• Pointe de Suzac (46km)
• Forêt de Suzac (47km)
• Pointe de Grave (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (19km)
• Rochefort (28km)
• Royan (47km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (53km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (30km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (50km)

Geography and distances

Bignay is in the west of France at 50 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Bignay is 395 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 Bignay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fenioux, Grandjean, La Frediere, La Vergne, Les Nouillers, Mazeray, Saint-Savinien, Taillant, Ternant, Torxe and Voissay.

This page in French: Visiter Bignay