Forges tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 12 km from Forges
Visit Forges: highlights and tourist information
Forges is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Forges in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 12 km and Saumur at 14 km.
Forges, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 12 km (direction south-east)The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...
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Saumur
at 14 km (direction east-north-east)The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...
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Chateau de Saumur
Castle at 14 km (direction east-north-east)The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...
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Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 16 km (direction west)The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...
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Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 23 km (direction east)The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one of the...
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Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction east)Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...
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Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church
Church at 24 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentThe collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the facade and...
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Candes-Saint-Martin
Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentIn the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you can see...
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Chateau de Brissac
Castle at 25 km (direction west-north-west)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...
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Thouars
at 27 km (direction south), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...
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Angers
at 36 km (direction north-west)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...
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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin
Church at 36 km (direction north-west)The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...
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Angers Cathedral
Cathedral at 37 km (direction north-west)The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...
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Apocalypse Tapestry
at 37 km (direction north-west)The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...
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Markets in and near Forges
- Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (3km)
- Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (12km)
- Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (13km)
- Thouarce: market Tuesday (20km)
- Longue-Jumelles: market Thursday (20km)
- Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (21km)
- Montsoreau: market Sunday (23km)
- Vihiers: market Wednesday (23km)
- Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (25km)
- Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (27km)
More information about Forges, Pays de la Loire
Tourist attractions near Forges, France
What to do at Forges? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Forges.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Loudun (34km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Montsoreau (23km)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (24km)
National Monuments
- Fontevraud Abbey (23km)
- Oiron Chateau (32km)
- Chateau d'Angers (37km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Montreuil-Bellay (12km)
- Loudun (34km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (24km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (13km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (13km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (23km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (24km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (38km)
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (40km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (44km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc de Lathan (42km)
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (44km)
- Les jardins du château du Rivau (46km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Saint-Aubin (39km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (16km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (5km)
Geography and distances
Forges is in the western-centre of France at 37 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Forges is 265 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Forges
Canton: Doué-la-Fontaine
Arrondissement: Saumur
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49700
Distance to Forges
from Angers (prefecture): 37 km
from Paris: 265 km
from Calais: 442 km
from Nice: 704 km
from Bordeaux: 266 km
from Strasbourg: 615 km
Getting here
Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Forges from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cizay-la-Madeleine, Deneze-sous-Doue, Doue-la-Fontaine, Les Ulmes, Louerre, Louresse-Rochemenier, Meigne, Montfort and Verrie.
This page in French: Visiter Forges