Crazannes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savinien at 4 km from Crazannes
Visit Crazannes: highlights and tourist information
To Visit Attractions Book a visitCrazannes 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 Crazannes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savinien at 4 km and Saintes at 12 km.
Crazannes, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Savinien
at 4 km (direction north-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...
See Saint-Savinien guide

Saintes
at 12 km (direction south-south-east)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...
See Saintes guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 17 km (direction east-north-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...
See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Rochefort
at 23 km (direction west-north-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where...
See Rochefort guide

Surgeres
at 28 km (direction west-north-west)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre...
See Surgeres guide

Brouage
at 29 km (direction west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel,...
See Brouage guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre
Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction west-south-west)Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very...
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Pons
at 32 km (direction south-south-east)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
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Cognac
at 34 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Fouras
Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west-north-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure...
See Fouras guide

La Tremblade
Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west)Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand...
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Royan
Seaside resort at 36 km (direction west-south-west)At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along...
See Royan guide

Ronce-les-Bains
Seaside resort at 36 km (direction west)Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an...
See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Palmyre
at 37 km (direction west-south-west)You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best...
See La Palmyre guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
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Map of places to visit near Crazannes
Markets in and near Crazannes
- Echillais: market Wednesday (20km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (23km)
- Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (26km)
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (29km)
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (30km)
- Cozes: market Wednesday (31km)
- Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (31km)
- Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (32km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
More information about Crazannes, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Crazannes, France
What to do at Crazannes? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Crazannes.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (49km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (29km)
Heritage sites
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (12km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (18km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (60km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (29km)
- Talmont (38km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (49km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (9km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (13km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (21km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (23km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (30km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (35km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (37km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (41km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (7km)
- Jardin du Chaigne (54km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (60km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (49km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Hiers-Brouage (29km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (30km)
- Forêt de Pons (32km)
- Pointe de Suzac (35km)
- Forêt de Suzac (36km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (40km)
- Forêt de Benon (40km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (41km)
- Forêt de la Lande (43km)
- Pointe de Grave (44km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (44km)
Towns of Art and history
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoo de la Palmyre (40km)
- Zoodyssée (41km)
Geography and distances
Crazannes is in the west of France at 49 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Crazannes is 406 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Crazannes
Canton: Saint-Porchaire
Arrondissement: Saintes
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17350
Distance to Crazannes
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 49 km
from Paris: 406 km
from Calais: 598 km
from Nice: 672 km
from Bordeaux: 113 km
from Strasbourg: 707 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 Crazannes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Geay, Le Mung, Plassay, Port-d'Envaux, Saint-Savinien, Saint-Vaize and Taillebourg.
This page in French: Visiter Crazannes