Fleix tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chauvigny at 8 km from Fleix

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Visit Fleix: highlights and tourist information

Fleix is situated in the Vienne 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 Fleix in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chauvigny at 8 km and Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 9 km.

Fleix, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chauvigny

at 8 km (direction west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 9 km (direction east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Montmorillon

at 17 km (direction south-east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction north-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 26 km (direction west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

La Roche-Posay

at 26 km (direction north-north-east)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Poitiers

at 31 km (direction west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Chatellerault

at 33 km (direction north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Le-Dorat

at 46 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 51 km (direction east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Bellac

at 53 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

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Map of places to visit near Fleix

Markets in and near Fleix

• Saint-Savin: market Friday (9km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (17km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (26km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (31km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (32km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (32km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (33km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (36km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Fleix, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (19km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (8km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (39km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (8km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (9km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (14km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (17km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (32km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (35km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (14km)
• Laverré (34km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (39km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (31km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (17km)
• Poitiers (31km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (49km)

Geography and distances

Fleix is in the west of France at 31 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Fleix is 283 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Fleix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Lauthiers, Leignes-sur-Fontaine and Paizay-le-Sec.

This page in French: Visiter Fleix