Courcon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Maillezais abbey at 15 km from Courcon

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Visit Courcon: highlights and tourist information

Courcon 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 Courcon in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Maillezais abbey at 15 km and Marans at 16 km.

Courcon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 15 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...

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Marans

at 16 km (direction west-north-west)

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

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Surgeres

at 17 km (direction south-south-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Marais Poitevin

at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 23 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 25 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home to the...

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La Rochelle

at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

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La Rochelle harbour

at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

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La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

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La Rochelle towers

at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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Niort

at 28 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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Map of places to visit near Courcon

Markets in and near Courcon

Market days in Courcon: weekly market: Wednesday;

• Courcon: market Wednesday (0km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (16km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (16km)
• Benet: market Monday (21km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (25km)
• Aytre: market Friday (27km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (28km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (28km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (29km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Courcon, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (28km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (15km)
• Brouage Fortifications (48km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (20km)
• Vouvant (37km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (25km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (11km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (15km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (21km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (36km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (55km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (38km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (44km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (50km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (51km)
• La Guyonnière (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (5km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (6km)
• Hiers-Brouage (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (36km)
• Parthenay (62km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (16km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (30km)
• Zoodyssée (34km)

Geography and distances

Courcon is in the west of France at 28 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Courcon is 375 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 Courcon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Benon, Ferrieres, La Greve-sur-Mignon, La Laigne, Saint-Cyr-du-Doret and Saint-Jean-de-Liversay.

This page in French: Visiter Courcon