Chantillac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Barbezieux at 18 km from Chantillac

Visit Chantillac: highlights and tourist information

Chantillac is situated in the Charente 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 Chantillac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Barbezieux at 18 km and Jonzac at 20 km.

Chantillac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Barbezieux

at 18 km (direction north-north-east)

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...

See Barbezieux guide

Jonzac

at 20 km (direction west-north-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...

See Jonzac guide

The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean

Church at 33 km (direction east)

The Monolithic Subterranean Church of Saint-Jean in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a magnificent underground...

See The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction east)

The attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

Pons

at 37 km (direction north-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Pons guide

Saint-Simon

at 39 km (direction north-north-east)

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...

See Saint-Simon guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 39 km (direction east-north-east)

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Charmant

at 39 km (direction east-north-east)

Charmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...

See Charmant guide

Blaye

at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel...

See Blaye guide

Jarnac

at 40 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Cognac

at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Cognac guide

Pauillac

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

The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...

See Pauillac guide

Chateau de la Mercerie

Castle at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...

See Chateau de la Mercerie guide

Torsac

at 45 km (direction east-north-east)

Torsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...

See Torsac guide

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Map of places to visit near Chantillac

Markets in and near Chantillac

• Montendre: market Thursday (13km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (17km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (20km)
• Chalais: market Monday (23km)
• Cavignac: market Thursday (27km)
• Coutras: market Wednesday & Saturday (33km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (37km)
• Blaye: market Wednesday & Saturday (39km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (40km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (41km)

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Tourist attractions near Chantillac, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (40km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (41km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (33km)

National Monuments

• Cave Pair-non-Pair (38km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (20km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) (41km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (46km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (26km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (38km)
• Logis de Forge (39km)
• Jardin du Fond de l’or (42km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de la Lande (34km)
• Forêt de Pons (37km)
• Bec d'Ambès (42km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (49km)

Geography and distances

Chantillac is in the west of France at 48 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Chantillac is 439 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Chantillac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bran, Chatenet, Chevanceaux, Le Pin, Merignac, Messac, Polignac, Sainte-Colombe, Touverac and Vanzac.

This page in French: Visiter Chantillac

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