Cersay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Thouars at 13 km from Cersay

Visit Cersay: highlights and tourist information

Cersay is situated in the Deux-Sevres 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 Cersay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Thouars at 13 km and Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 18 km.

Cersay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Thouars

at 13 km (direction east-south-east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

See Thouars guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 18 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 20 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 31 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across...

See Chateau de Saumur guide

Saumur

at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...

See Saumur guide

Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...

See Fontevraud Abbey guide

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 36 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...

See Montsoreau guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...

See Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church guide

Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you...

See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

Parthenay

at 45 km (direction south-south-east)

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Chinon

Castle at 47 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Château de Chinon retains more medieval elements than most Loire Valley castles...

See Chateau de Chinon guide

Chinon

at 48 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

As well as the castle, Chinon has a very impressive medieval centre...

See Chinon guide

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Map of places to visit near Cersay

Markets in and near Cersay

• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (10km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (13km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (18km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (18km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (18km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (25km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (27km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (30km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (31km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Cersay, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (33km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (37km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (37km)

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (23km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (18km)
• Loudun (34km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (39km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (24km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (29km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (29km)
• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (34km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (34km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (34km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (37km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (30km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (50km)
• Jardins du Pin (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (31km)
• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (44km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (13km)
• Parthenay (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (20km)
• Cholet (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (17km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (47km)

Geography and distances

Cersay is in the western-centre of France at 80 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Cersay is 285 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Cersay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bouille-Saint-Paul, Clere-sur-Layon, Genneton, Le Breuil-sous-Argenton, Massais and Ulcot.

This page in French: Visiter Cersay

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