Faye-d'Anjou tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Chateau de Brissac at 7 km from Faye-d'Anjou
Visit Faye-d'Anjou: highlights and tourist information
Faye-d'Anjou is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Faye-d'Anjou in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Brissac at 7 km and Aubigne-sur-Layon at 10 km.
Faye-d'Anjou, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Chateau de Brissac
Castle at 7 km (direction north-north-east)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...
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Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 10 km (direction south-east)The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...
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Angers
at 20 km (direction south-east)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...
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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin
Church at 20 km (direction south-east)The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...
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Apocalypse Tapestry
at 20 km (direction north-north-west)The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...
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Chateau d'Angers
Castle at 20 km (direction north-north-west)The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...
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Angers Cathedral
Cathedral at 20 km (direction north-north-west)The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...
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Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 33 km (direction east-south-east)The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...
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Saumur
at 34 km (direction east)The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...
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Chateau de Saumur
Castle at 34 km (direction east)The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...
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Chateau Plessis-Bourre
Castle at 34 km (direction east)The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines medieval and...
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Cholet
at 37 km (direction west-south-west)Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....
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Bauge
at 42 km (direction east-north-east)Bauge is a small traditional town with a small castle - and a very...
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Thouars
at 42 km (direction south-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...
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Map of places to visit near Faye-d'Anjou
Markets in and near Faye-d'Anjou
- Thouarce: market Tuesday (3km)
- Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (9km)
- Vihiers: market Wednesday (16km)
- Trelaze: market Sunday (17km)
- Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (18km)
- Chemille: market Thursday (18km)
- Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (19km)
- Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou: market Tuesday (20km)
- Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (22km)
- Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (29km)
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Tourist attractions near Faye-d'Anjou, France
What to do at Faye-d'Anjou? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Faye-d'Anjou.
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Montsoreau (45km)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (46km)
National Monuments
- Chateau d'Angers (20km)
- Fontevraud Abbey (45km)
- Oiron Chateau (51km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Montreuil-Bellay (33km)
- La Fleche (56km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (45km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (22km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (22km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (45km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (46km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du Pin (29km)
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (36km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Saumur (33km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Saint-Aubin (24km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Puy de Fou (54km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (10km)
- Cholet (37km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (20km)
- Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (54km)
Geography and distances
Faye-d'Anjou is in the western-centre of France at 20 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Faye-d'Anjou is 275 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Faye-d'Anjou
Canton: Thouarcé
Arrondissement: Angers
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49380
Distance to Faye-d'Anjou
from Angers (prefecture): 20 km
from Paris: 275 km
from Calais: 442 km
from Nice: 726 km
from Bordeaux: 273 km
from Strasbourg: 632 km
Getting here
Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Faye-d'Anjou from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Chavagnes, Le Champ-sur-Layon, Notre-Dame-d'Allencon, Rablay-sur-Layon, Thouarce and Vauchretien.
This page in French: Visiter Faye-d'Anjou