Chateauneuf-sur-Charente tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Simon at 6 km from Chateauneuf-sur-Charente

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Visit Chateauneuf-sur-Charente: highlights and tourist information

Chateauneuf-sur-Charente 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 Chateauneuf-sur-Charente in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Simon at 6 km and Jarnac at 13 km.

Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Simon

at 6 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Jarnac

at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here in Mouthiers-sur-Boeme...

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Barbezieux

at 16 km (direction south-west)

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

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Angouleme

at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic monuments to...

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Torsac

at 21 km (direction east)

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

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Charmant

at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Cognac

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Chateau de la Mercerie

Castle at 25 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Villebois-Lavalette

at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

The village of Villebois-Lavalette is pleasant to explore, and also has a castle to...

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Jonzac

at 34 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

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Chalais

at 37 km (direction south-south-east)

Chalais has an ancient castle and a roman church among its attractions ...

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Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 37 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente, with both...

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La Rochefoucauld

at 38 km (direction east-north-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the rest of...

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Map of places to visit near Chateauneuf-sur-Charente

Markets in and near Chateauneuf-sur-Charente

• La Couronne: market Saturday (12km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (13km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (16km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (16km)
• Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (23km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (34km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (36km)
• Chalais: market Monday (37km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (37km)

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Tourist attractions near Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (53km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (8km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (8km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (13km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (17km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (18km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (37km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (46km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (47km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de Faye (Faye) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (10km)
• Logis de Forge (14km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saintes (47km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (28km)
• Forêt de Pons (39km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (41km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (18km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (38km)

Geography and distances

Chateauneuf-sur-Charente is in the west of France at 17 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Chateauneuf-sur-Charente is 405 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 Chateauneuf-sur-Charente from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angeac-Charente, Birac, Champmillon, Eraville, Malaville, Mosnac, Saint-Simeux, Saint-Simon, Sireuil and Vibrac.

This page in French: Visiter Chateauneuf-sur-Charente