Cire-d'Aunis tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Chatelaillon-Plage at 12 km from Cire-d'Aunis
Visit Cire-d'Aunis: highlights and tourist information
Cire-d'Aunis 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 Cire-d'Aunis in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chatelaillon-Plage at 12 km and Rochefort at 13 km.
Cire-d'Aunis, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 12 km (direction west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Rochefort
at 13 km (direction south-south-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
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Fouras
Seaside resort at 15 km (direction west-south-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
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Surgeres
at 15 km (direction east-north-east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Ile-d'Aix
Island at 19 km (direction west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
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La Rochelle towers
at 21 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 21 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 21 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 21 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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La Rochelle
at 21 km (direction west-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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Brouage
at 25 km (direction south-west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
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Saint-Savinien
at 28 km (direction south-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Marans
at 29 km (direction north-north-west)Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 33 km (direction east-south-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Markets in and near Cire-d'Aunis
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (13km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (13km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (14km)
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (15km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (18km)
- Aytre: market Friday (18km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (21km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (23km)
- Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (29km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (29km)
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Tourist attractions near Cire-d'Aunis, France
What to do at Cire-d'Aunis? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Cire-d'Aunis.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (20km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (25km)
- Marais Poitevin (37km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (37km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- La Flotte-en-Re (34km)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (39km)
- Coulon (40km)
- Ars-en-Re (48km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (32km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (34km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (42km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (42km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (45km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (48km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (28km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (31km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (35km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (21km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (20km)
- Hiers-Brouage (25km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (28km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (34km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (40km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (46km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (58km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (29km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (43km)
- Zoo de la Palmyre (45km)
Geography and distances
Cire-d'Aunis is in the west of France at 20 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Cire-d'Aunis is 397 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Cire-d'Aunis
Canton: Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17290
Distance to Cire-d'Aunis
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 20 km
from Paris: 397 km
from Calais: 581 km
from Nice: 697 km
from Bordeaux: 138 km
from Strasbourg: 712 km
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 Cire-d'Aunis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ardillieres, Ballon, Croix-Chapeau, Forges, Landrais, Le Thou and Thaire.
This page in French: Visiter Cire-d'Aunis