Fenioux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Cherveux at 18 km from Fenioux

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Visit Fenioux: highlights and tourist information

Fenioux 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 Fenioux in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Cherveux at 18 km and Nieul-sur-l'Autise at 20 km.

Fenioux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 18 km (direction south-east)

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles in the...

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 20 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

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Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle and an...

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Parthenay

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Niort

at 25 km (direction south)

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 26 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home to the...

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction south-south-west)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 27 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...

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Marais Poitevin

at 29 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 44 km (direction south-east)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

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Melle

at 45 km (direction south-east)

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

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Marans

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

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 52 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

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

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Thouars

at 52 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Markets in and near Fenioux

• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (11km)
• Benet: market Monday (21km)
• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (22km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (25km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (25km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (25km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (26km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (33km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (36km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (41km)

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Tourist attractions near Fenioux, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (27km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vouvant (21km)
• Coulon (26km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (38km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (26km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (20km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (22km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (27km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (32km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (46km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (20km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (40km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (40km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (23km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (38km)
• Forêt de Benon (44km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (22km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (20km)
• Zoodyssée (45km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (51km)

Geography and distances

Fenioux is in the western-centre of France at 25 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Fenioux is 333 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 Fenioux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Chapelle-Thireuil, Le Beugnon, Le Retail, Pamplie, Puihardy, Scille and Xaintray.

This page in French: Visiter Fenioux