Fontenet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 7 km from Fontenet

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Visit Fontenet: highlights and tourist information

Fontenet 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 Fontenet in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 7 km and Saint-Savinien at 18 km.

Fontenet, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 7 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Saint-Savinien

at 18 km (direction west)

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

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Saintes

at 23 km (direction 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 24 km (direction south-west)

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

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Cognac

at 26 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Surgeres

at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Jarnac

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

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

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Pons

at 38 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Rochefort

at 40 km (direction west)

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

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Tusson

at 40 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

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Saint-Simon

at 41 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...

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Melle

at 42 km (direction north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 42 km (direction north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Marais Poitevin

at 45 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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

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Map of places to visit near Fontenet

Markets in and near Fontenet

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (12km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (15km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (31km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (31km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (34km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (37km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (38km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (39km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Fontenet, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (6km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (14km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (50km)
• Talmont (55km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (3km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (11km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (17km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (23km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (33km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (53km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (53km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (53km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (55km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (63km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (28km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (40km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (42km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (46km)
• Logis de Forge (60km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (23km)
• Forêt de Pons (38km)
• Forêt de Benon (41km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (52km)
• Pointe de Suzac (54km)
• Forêt de Suzac (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (23km)
• Rochefort (40km)
• Royan (55km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (61km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (26km)

Geography and distances

Fontenet is in the west of France at 60 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Fontenet is 389 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 Fontenet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Asnieres-la-Giraud, Aumagne, Courcelles, Poursay-Garnaud, Saint-Jean-d'Angely, Saint-Julien-de-l'Escap, Sainte-Meme and Varaize.

This page in French: Visiter Fontenet