Empure tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 10 km from Empure

Visit Empure: highlights and tourist information

Empure is situated in the Charente 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 Empure in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 10 km and Ruffec at 12 km.

Empure, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

at 10 km (direction south-south-east)

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several...

See Tusson guide

Ruffec

at 12 km (direction east)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...

See Ruffec guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 15 km (direction east-south-east)

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Bayers

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...

See Bayers guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 21 km (direction east)

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Melle

at 27 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 27 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Angouleme

at 40 km (direction south-south-east)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...

See Angouleme guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 40 km (direction south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente,...

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide

La Rochefoucauld

at 41 km (direction south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the...

See La Rochefoucauld guide

Jarnac

at 42 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Saint-Simon

at 42 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 46 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac

at 47 km (direction south-west)

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

See Cognac guide

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Map of places to visit near Empure

Markets in and near Empure

• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (11km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (13km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (13km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (22km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (25km)
• Melle: market Friday (27km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (27km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (31km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Empure, France

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

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (24km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (30km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (38km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (42km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (43km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (44km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (48km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (10km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (17km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (46km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (40km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (41km)
• Vivonne (48km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (31km)
• Zoodyssée (37km)

Geography and distances

Empure is in the west of France at 42 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Empure is 359 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Empure from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Brettes, Hanc, La Magdeleine, Longre, Paizay-Naudouin-Embourie, Pioussay, Raix, Theil-Rabier, Villefagnan and Villiers-le-Roux.

This page in French: Visiter Empure

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