Etriac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Barbezieux at 12 km from Etriac

Visit Etriac: highlights and tourist information

Etriac 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 Etriac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Barbezieux at 12 km and Mouthiers-sur-Boeme at 12 km.

Etriac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Barbezieux

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...

See Barbezieux guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 12 km (direction east)

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Saint-Simon

at 14 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Charmant

at 17 km (direction east)

Charmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...

See Charmant guide

Torsac

at 19 km (direction east)

Torsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...

See Torsac guide

Jarnac

at 21 km (direction north-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Angouleme

at 21 km (direction north-east)

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

See Angouleme guide

Chateau de la Mercerie

Castle at 21 km (direction east)

The Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...

See Chateau de la Mercerie guide

Villebois-Lavalette

at 24 km (direction east)

The village of Villebois-Lavalette is pleasant to explore, and also has a...

See Villebois-Lavalette guide

Cognac

at 30 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Cognac guide

The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean

Church at 32 km (direction south-east)

The Monolithic Subterranean Church of Saint-Jean in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a magnificent underground...

See The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction south-east)

The attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

Jonzac

at 33 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...

See Jonzac guide

Marthon

at 38 km (direction east)

In Marthon there is no single monument that dominates, but rather several...

See Marthon guide

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Map of places to visit near Etriac

Markets in and near Etriac

• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (12km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (13km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (19km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (20km)
• Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (25km)
• Chalais: market Monday (29km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (30km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (33km)
• Mareuil: market Tuesday (38km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Etriac, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (32km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (33km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (8km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (8km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (13km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (19km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (22km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (40km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de Faye (Faye) (42km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (54km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (11km)
• Logis de Forge (12km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (34km)
• Forêt de Pons (41km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (41km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (21km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (40km)

Geography and distances

Etriac is in the west of France at 20 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Etriac is 411 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 Etriac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angeduc, Aubeville, Birac, Blanzac-Porcheresse, Champagne-Vigny, Claix, Eraville, Jurignac, Ladiville, Mainfonds, Malaville, Nonaville, Pereuil, Saint-Bonnet and Vignolles.

This page in French: Visiter Etriac

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