Coulonges tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Benoit-du-Sault at 19 km from Coulonges

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Visit Coulonges: highlights and tourist information

Coulonges is situated in the Vienne 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 Coulonges in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Benoit-du-Sault at 19 km and Le-Dorat at 21 km.

Coulonges, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Le-Dorat

at 21 km (direction south-south-west), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Montmorillon

at 22 km (direction west)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 29 km (direction west-north-west)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

La Souterraine

at 31 km (direction east-south-east), in the Creuse department

La Souterraine is one of those 'hard to find' traditional French towns that are...

See La Souterraine guide

Bellac

at 32 km (direction south-south-west), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

at 35 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre department

There are several churches of interest here in Argenton-sur-Creuse, and a very pretty walk...

See Argenton-sur-Creuse guide

Gargilesse-Dampierre

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre department

Gargilesse-Dampierre is a very small village, but also very pretty and in a lovely...

See Gargilesse-Dampierre guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction north-west)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 39 km (direction north-west), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Lac de Saint-Pardoux

at 39 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

The Lac de Saint-Pardoux s a large leisure lake in the Haute-Vienne department...

See Lac de Saint-Pardoux guide

Mortemart

Most Beautiful Village at 43 km (direction south-south-west), in the Haute-Vienne department

Now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', Mortemart is a very pleasant...

See Mortemart guide

Chauvigny

at 43 km (direction west-north-west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Montrol-Senard

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

Montrol-Senard is a traditional Limousin village which has been turned into an ecomuseum....

See Montrol-Senard guide

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Reserve excursions near Coulonges

Map of places to visit near Coulonges

Markets in and near Coulonges

• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (22km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (26km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (29km)
• Saint-Gaultier: market Friday (33km)
• Argenton-sur-Creuse: market Saturday (34km)
• Saint-Pardoux: market Wednesday (39km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (50km)
• Chateauroux: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday all day & Friday (61km)

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Tourist attractions near Coulonges, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (9km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (19km)
• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (22km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (43km)
• Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin-arboretum de La Sédelle (36km)
• Touffou (49km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (31km)
• Lac de Saint-Pardoux (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (22km)
• Confolens (57km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Souterraine (31km)
• Bellac (32km)
• Eguzon-Chantome (33km)
• Bessines-sur-Gartempe (37km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Chateauroux (61km)

Geography and distances

Coulonges is in the west of France at 66 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Coulonges is 287 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Coulonges from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bonneuil, Brigueil-le-Chantre, Saint-Martin-le-Mault, Thollet and Tilly.

This page in French: Visiter Coulonges