Champdolent tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savinien at 10 km from Champdolent

Visit Champdolent: highlights and tourist information

Champdolent 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 Champdolent in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savinien at 10 km and Rochefort at 13 km.

Champdolent, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savinien

at 10 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Rochefort

at 13 km (direction west)

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

See Rochefort guide

Surgeres

at 21 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Surgeres guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 21 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Brouage

at 23 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Brouage guide

Saintes

at 23 km (direction south-east)

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

See Saintes guide

Fouras

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

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

See Fouras guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction south-west)

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

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Ile-d'Aix

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

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

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See La Tremblade guide

La Palmyre

at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best...

See La Palmyre guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 38 km (direction south-west)

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

See Royan guide

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Map of places to visit near Champdolent

Markets in and near Champdolent

• Echillais: market Wednesday (12km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (13km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (21km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (23km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (28km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (28km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (29km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (31km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Champdolent, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (38km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (23km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (54km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (29km)
• Talmont (44km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (16km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (29km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (46km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (11km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (39km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (38km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (23km)
• Forêt de Benon (32km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (35km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (36km)
• Pointe de Suzac (38km)
• Forêt de Suzac (40km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (41km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (42km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (42km)
• Forêt de Pons (42km)
• Pointe de Grave (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (13km)
• Saintes (23km)
• Royan (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (38km)
• Zoodyssée (40km)

Geography and distances

Champdolent is in the west of France at 38 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Champdolent is 403 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 Champdolent from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bords, Cabariot, Geay, La Vallee, Lussant, Moragne, Puy-du-Lac, Romegoux and Saint-Coutant-le-Grand.

This page in French: Visiter Champdolent