Genneton tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 18 km from Genneton
Visit Genneton: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsGenneton 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentAs 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 departmentThe Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...
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Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentMontsoreau, 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 departmentThe collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...
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Candes-Saint-Martin
Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentIn 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 departmentMost 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...
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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres
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
More information about Genneton, Poitou-Charentes
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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Genneton
Canton: Argenton-Château
Arrondissement: Bressuire
Department: Deux-Sevres
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 79150
Distance to Genneton
from Niort (prefecture): 81 km
from Paris: 288 km
from Calais: 464 km
from Nice: 707 km
from Bordeaux: 247 km
from Strasbourg: 633 km
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