Fontcouverte tourism and travel guide

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Visit Fontcouverte: highlights and tourist information

Fontcouverte is situated in the Charente-Maritime 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 Fontcouverte in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saintes at 4 km and Amphitheatre in Saintes at 5 km.

Fontcouverte, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saintes

at 4 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 5 km (direction west-south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saint-Savinien

at 14 km (direction north-west)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

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Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 20 km (direction north-north-east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

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Pons

at 21 km (direction south-south-east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...

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Cognac

at 22 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

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Jarnac

at 34 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...

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Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

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Rochefort

at 35 km (direction west-north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction south-west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 36 km (direction south-west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

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Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 37 km (direction west-south-west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can also see...

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Royan

Seaside resort at 38 km (direction west-south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

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Jonzac

at 38 km (direction south-south-east)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle and other...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Fontcouverte

Markets in and near Fontcouverte

• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (21km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (22km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (24km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (28km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (28km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (31km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (34km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (34km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (35km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (36km)

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Tourist attractions near Fontcouverte, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (61km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (38km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (5km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (20km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (34km)
• Talmont (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (38km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (4km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (25km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (36km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (16km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (39km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (42km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (61km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (19km)
• Forêt de Pons (21km)
• Forêt de la Lande (34km)
• Forêt de Suzac (36km)
• Pointe de Suzac (37km)
• Hiers-Brouage (38km)
• Pointe de Grave (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (4km)
• Rochefort (35km)
• Royan (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (44km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (45km)

Geography and distances

Fontcouverte is in the west of France at 61 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Fontcouverte is 408 kilometres from Paris).

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 Fontcouverte from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bussac-sur-Charente, Chaniers, La Chapelle-Des-Pots, Le Douhet, Saint-Vaize, Saintes and Venerand.

This page in French: Visiter Fontcouverte