Fontaine-Chalendray tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 19 km from Fontaine-Chalendray
Visit Fontaine-Chalendray: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsFontaine-Chalendray is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 19 km and Saint-Jean d'Angely at 27 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Fontaine-Chalendray, 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 Fontaine-Chalendray in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Tusson
at 19 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentTusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several...
See Tusson guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 27 km (direction west)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...
See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Jarnac
at 30 km (direction south), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
See Jarnac guide

Cognac
at 30 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Melle
at 31 km (direction south-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...
See Melle guide

Ruffec
at 31 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...
See Ruffec guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire
Church at 31 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...
See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Bayers
at 32 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...
See Bayers guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente
at 32 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentAt Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...
See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Saint-Simon
at 34 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
See Saint-Simon guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee
at 39 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentHere at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...
See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Saint-Savinien
at 39 km (direction west)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...
See Saint-Savinien guide

Angouleme
at 40 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentAngouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...
See Angouleme guide

Saintes
at 42 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...
See Saintes guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Map of places to visit near Fontaine-Chalendray
Markets in and near Fontaine-Chalendray
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (14km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (15km)
- Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (20km)
- Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (22km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (30km)
- Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (30km)
- Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (30km)
- Melle: market Friday (31km)
- Lezay: market Tuesday (37km)
Hotels near Fontaine-Chalendray
More information about Fontaine-Chalendray, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Fontaine-Chalendray, France
What to do at Fontaine-Chalendray? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Fontaine-Chalendray.
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (57km)
Heritage sites
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (16km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (52km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (12km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (13km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (14km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (19km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (22km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (29km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (29km)
- Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (38km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (41km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (41km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (41km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (43km)
- Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (47km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin monastique médiéval (19km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (31km)
- Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (36km)
- Jardin du Chaigne (44km)
- Logis de Forge (50km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (29km)
- Forêt de Pons (50km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- La Rochefoucauld (50km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (27km)
- Vallée des singes (monkeys) (49km)
Geography and distances
Fontaine-Chalendray is in the west of France at 79 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Fontaine-Chalendray is 375 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Fontaine-Chalendray
Canton: Aulnay
Arrondissement: Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17510
Distance to Fontaine-Chalendray
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 79 km
from Paris: 375 km
from Calais: 576 km
from Nice: 638 km
from Bordeaux: 127 km
from Strasbourg: 666 km
Getting here
Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Fontaine-Chalendray from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bazauges, Chives, Cresse, Le Gicq, Les Eduts, Nere, Ranville-Breuillaud, Romazieres, Seigne and Villiers-Couture.
This page in French: Visiter Fontaine-Chalendray