Fomperron tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Cherveux at 20 km from Fomperron
Visit Fomperron: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsFomperron is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Cherveux at 20 km and Parthenay at 22 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Fomperron, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Fomperron in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateau de Cherveux
Castle at 20 km (direction west-south-west)The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles...
See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Parthenay
at 22 km (direction north-west)Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...
See Parthenay guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire
Church at 28 km (direction south)The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...
See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Melle
at 28 km (direction south)The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...
See Melle guide

Niort
at 32 km (direction west-south-west)A typical local town rather than a tourist town, Niort does have...
See Niort guide

Poitiers
at 36 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vienne departmentPoitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the...
See Poitiers guide

Coulon
Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction west-south-west)Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring...
See Coulon guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis
at 40 km (direction east), in the Vienne departmentVisit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...
See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Futuroscope
Theme Park at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vienne departmentFuturoscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...
See Futuroscope guide

Marais Poitevin
at 42 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment...
See Marais Poitevin guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise
at 44 km (direction west), in the Vendee departmentHighlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...
See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

Moncontour, Vienne
at 46 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vienne departmentAs well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...
See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Maillezais abbey
Abbey at 50 km (direction west), in the Vendee departmentThe ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the...
See Maillezais abbey guide

Ruffec
at 55 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...
See Ruffec guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres
Map of places to visit near Fomperron
Markets in and near Fomperron
- Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (11km)
- La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (13km)
- Rouille: market Friday (13km)
- La Creche: market Sunday (19km)
- Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (22km)
- Lezay: market Tuesday (25km)
- Vouille: market Saturday (28km)
- Thenezay: market Sunday (28km)
- Melle: market Friday (28km)
- Vivonne: market Saturday (29km)
Hotels near Fomperron
More information about Fomperron, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Fomperron, France
What to do at Fomperron? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Fomperron.
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (46km)
Heritage sites
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
- Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (40km)
National Monuments
- Sanxay (8km)
- Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (54km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (18km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (39km)
- Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (41km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (46km)
- Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (48km)
- Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (53km)
- Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (54km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (61km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Guyonnière (15km)
- Jardin du château de La Mothe (22km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (28km)
- Laverré (34km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Chatillon-sur-Thouet (23km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Futuroscope (42km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Vivonne (29km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Vallée des singes (monkeys) (40km)
- Zoodyssée (43km)
Geography and distances
Fomperron is in the western-centre of France at 32 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Fomperron is 322 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Fomperron
Canton: Ménigoute
Arrondissement: Parthenay
Department: Deux-Sevres
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 79340
Distance to Fomperron
from Niort (prefecture): 32 km
from Paris: 322 km
from Calais: 518 km
from Nice: 656 km
from Bordeaux: 186 km
from Strasbourg: 634 km
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 Fomperron from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chantecorps, Coutieres, Menigoute, Saint-Germier and Soudan.
This page in French: Visiter Fomperron