Bouhet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Surgeres at 11 km from Bouhet

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Visit Bouhet: highlights and tourist information

Bouhet 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 Bouhet in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 11 km and Marans at 19 km.

Bouhet, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Surgeres

at 11 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Marans

at 19 km (direction north-west)

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle towers

at 23 km (direction west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle

at 23 km (direction west)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 23 km (direction west)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

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La Rochelle harbour

at 23 km (direction west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

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La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 23 km (direction west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 25 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vendee department

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

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Marais Poitevin

at 25 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Rochefort

at 26 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Fouras

Seaside resort at 27 km (direction south-west)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

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Map of places to visit near Bouhet

Markets in and near Bouhet

• Courcon: market Wednesday (9km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (11km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (19km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (21km)
• Aytre: market Friday (21km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (23km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (27km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (27km)
• Benet: market Monday (30km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Bouhet, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (23km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (24km)
• Brouage Fortifications (39km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (40km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (27km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (20km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (29km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (52km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (53km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (39km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (43km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (43km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (45km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (49km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (23km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (7km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (15km)
• Hiers-Brouage (39km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (26km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (19km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (36km)
• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (39km)

Geography and distances

Bouhet is in the west of France at 23 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Bouhet is 384 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 Bouhet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Anais, Benon, Le Gue-d'Allere, Puyravault, Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis, Virson and Vouhe.

This page in French: Visiter Bouhet