Etusson tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 22 km from Etusson

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Visit Etusson: highlights and tourist information

Etusson is situated in the Deux-Sevres 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 Etusson in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 22 km and Thouars at 23 km.

Etusson, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 22 km (direction north-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Thouars

at 23 km (direction east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...

See Thouars guide

Cholet

at 28 km (direction west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....

See Cholet guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 30 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 38 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 41 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Saumur

at 43 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 43 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

See Chateau de Saumur guide

Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 45 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known for its...

See Chateau de Tiffauges guide

Parthenay

at 46 km (direction south-east)

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its importance iver...

See Parthenay guide

Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 47 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one of the...

See Fontevraud Abbey guide

Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 49 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...

See Montsoreau guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 50 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the facade and...

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Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you can see...

See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres

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Reserve excursions near Etusson

Map of places to visit near Etusson

Markets in and near Etusson

• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (6km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (15km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (19km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (21km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (23km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (27km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (27km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (28km)
• Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (28km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (30km)

More information about Etusson, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Etusson, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (49km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (50km)

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (34km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (30km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (51km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (32km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (35km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (38km)
• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (42km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (47km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (17km)
• Jardins du Pin (51km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (55km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (42km)
• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (45km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (34km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (23km)
• Parthenay (46km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (22km)
• Cholet (28km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (25km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (34km)

Geography and distances

Etusson is in the western-centre of France at 77 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Etusson is 296 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Etusson from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Argenton-Chateau, Boesse and Saint-Maurice-la-Fougereuse.

This page in French: Visiter Etusson