Clam tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 5 km from Clam

Visit Clam: highlights and tourist information

Clam 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 Clam in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 5 km and Pons at 12 km.

Clam, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Jonzac

at 5 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Jonzac guide

Pons

at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See Pons guide

Barbezieux

at 23 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Barbezieux guide

Cognac

at 24 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente department

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

See Cognac guide

Jarnac

at 30 km (direction north-east), in the Charente department

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

See Jarnac guide

Saintes

at 32 km (direction north-west)

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

See Saintes guide

Saint-Simon

at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...

See Talmont guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 40 km (direction west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can...

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

Pauillac

at 40 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde department

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

See Pauillac guide

Vertheuil

at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

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

See Vertheuil guide

Lesparre-Medoc

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

A small town in Medoc, at Lesparre-Medoc you can see the remains...

See Lesparre-Medoc guide

Blaye

at 44 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

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

See Blaye guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 45 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Clam

Markets in and near Clam

• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (5km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (12km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (23km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (23km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (25km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (32km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (40km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (42km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (43km)

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Tourist attractions near Clam, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (12km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (44km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (46km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (47km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (5km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (23km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (27km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (31km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (40km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (43km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (21km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (24km)
• La Roche Courbon (45km)
• Logis de Forge (45km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (48km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (12km)
• Forêt de la Lande (15km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (26km)
• Forêt de Suzac (42km)
• Pointe de Suzac (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (32km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Royan (47km)

Geography and distances

Clam is in the west of France at 92 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Clam is 429 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 Clam from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chadenac, Clion, Guitinieres, Jonzac, Lussac, Marignac, Mosnac, Neuillac, Neulles, Reaux, Saint-Georges-Antignac, Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan, Saint-Gregoire-d'Ardennes, Saint-Martial-de-Vitaterne and Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole.

This page in French: Visiter Clam