Brion tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Nouaille-Maupertuis at 18 km from Brion

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Visit Brion: highlights and tourist information

Brion 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 Brion in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Nouaille-Maupertuis at 18 km and Poitiers at 27 km.

Brion, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 18 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Poitiers

at 27 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Poitiers guide

Chauvigny

at 28 km (direction north-east)

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

See Chauvigny guide

Montmorillon

at 32 km (direction east)

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

See Montmorillon guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 36 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Futuroscope guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

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

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of an ancient...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 39 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 41 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente department

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is of most...

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Confolens

at 41 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain and some...

See Confolens guide

Ruffec

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

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

See Ruffec guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

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

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Melle

at 49 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 49 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction north-east)

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

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

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Map of places to visit near Brion

Markets in and near Brion

• Vivonne: market Saturday (17km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (27km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (28km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (32km)
• Rouille: market Friday (33km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (37km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (37km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (38km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (39km)

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Tourist attractions near Brion, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (50km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (24km)
• Sanxay (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (5km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (10km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (18km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (18km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (19km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (27km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (28km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (31km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (32km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (42km)
• Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Laverré (14km)
• Touffou (31km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (39km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (49km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (36km)

Towns of Art and history

• Poitiers (27km)
• Montmorillon (32km)
• Confolens (41km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (17km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (18km)

Geography and distances

Brion is in the west of France at 27 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Brion is 312 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 Brion from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Gencay, La Ferriere-Airoux, Magne, Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere and Saint-Secondin.

This page in French: Visiter Brion