Genneton tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 18 km from Genneton

Visit Genneton: highlights and tourist information

Genneton is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 18 km and Thouars at 18 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Genneton, 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 Genneton in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 18 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Thouars

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

See Thouars guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 22 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 34 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...

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Saumur

at 35 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 35 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 37 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...

See Fontevraud Abbey guide

Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire department

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...

See Montsoreau guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...

See Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church guide

Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you...

See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

Angers

at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...

See Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire department

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...

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Map of places to visit near Genneton

Markets in and near Genneton

• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (8km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (13km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (18km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (19km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (22km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (24km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (24km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (29km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (29km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (33km)

Hotels near Genneton

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Tourist attractions near Genneton, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (39km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (41km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (42km)

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (29km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (23km)
• Loudun (39km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (29km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (34km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (34km)
• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (35km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (35km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (39km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (24km)
• Jardins du Pin (52km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (54km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (34km)
• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (46km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (18km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (18km)
• Cholet (34km)
• Angers (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (18km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (42km)

Geography and distances

Genneton is in the western-centre of France at 81 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Genneton is 288 kilometres from Paris).

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

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, Cersay, Clere-sur-Layon, Passavant-sur-Layon and Ulcot.

This page in French: Visiter Genneton