Cramchaban tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Marais Poitevin at 13 km from Cramchaban

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Visit Cramchaban: highlights and tourist information

Cramchaban 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 Cramchaban in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Marais Poitevin at 13 km and Surgeres at 13 km.

Cramchaban, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Marais Poitevin

at 13 km (direction north-east)

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

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Surgeres

at 13 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction 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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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 17 km (direction 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 23 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 23 km (direction north-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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Niort

at 23 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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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 28 km (direction north-north-west), in the Vendee department

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

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 32 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 34 km (direction south-east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

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La Rochelle

at 34 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 34 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle harbour

at 34 km (direction 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 34 km (direction west)

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

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Markets in and near Cramchaban

• Courcon: market Wednesday (7km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (13km)
• Benet: market Monday (19km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (23km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (23km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (28km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (31km)
• Aytre: market Friday (33km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (33km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (34km)

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Tourist attractions near Cramchaban, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (34km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (13km)
• Brouage Fortifications (49km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (16km)
• Vouvant (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (15km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (18km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (43km)
• La Roche Courbon (44km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (44km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (50km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (54km)
• La Guyonnière (55km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (34km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (5km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (12km)
• Hiers-Brouage (49km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (58km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (23km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (27km)
• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (32km)

Geography and distances

Cramchaban is in the west of France at 34 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Cramchaban is 373 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 Cramchaban from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Greve-sur-Mignon, La Laigne, Mauze-sur-le-Mignon, Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud and Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly.

This page in French: Visiter Cramchaban