Chatenet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 19 km from Chatenet

Visit Chatenet: highlights and tourist information

Chatenet 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 Chatenet in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 19 km and Barbezieux at 22 km.

Chatenet, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Jonzac

at 19 km (direction north-west)

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

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Barbezieux

at 22 km (direction north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Blaye

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

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

See Blaye guide

Pons

at 36 km (direction north-west)

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

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Pauillac

at 36 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

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

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The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean

Church at 37 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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 38 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

Margaux

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

The village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious...

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Vertheuil

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

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...

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Saint-Simon

at 43 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Libourne

at 43 km (direction south), in the Gironde department

Not generally considered as a travel destination, we found the center of...

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Jarnac

at 43 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Cognac

at 43 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 44 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Chatenet

Markets in and near Chatenet

• Montendre: market Thursday (8km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (19km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (22km)
• Cavignac: market Thursday (23km)
• Chalais: market Monday (27km)
• Coutras: market Wednesday & Saturday (32km)
• Blaye: market Wednesday & Saturday (34km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (36km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (43km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (44km)

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Tourist attractions near Chatenet, France

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

Heritage sites

• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (34km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (36km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (38km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (38km)

National Monuments

• Cave Pair-non-Pair (33km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (19km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) (40km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (42km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (47km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (51km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (30km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (34km)
• Jardin du Fond de l’or (38km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (39km)
• Logis de Forge (44km)
• Jardins du château de Vayres (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de la Lande (31km)
• Forêt de Pons (36km)
• Bec d'Ambès (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (54km)

Geography and distances

Chatenet is in the west of France at 116 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Chatenet is 443 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 Chatenet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bran, Chantillac, Chepniers, Chevanceaux, Expiremont, Jussas, Le Pin, Merignac, Messac, Polignac, Pommiers-Moulons, Pouillac, Sainte-Colombe, Sousmoulins and Vibrac.

This page in French: Visiter Chatenet