Genouille tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Surgeres at 9 km from Genouille
Visit Genouille: highlights and tourist information
Genouille 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 Genouille in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 9 km and Rochefort at 17 km.
Genouille, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Surgeres
at 9 km (direction north-north-east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Rochefort
at 17 km (direction west-south-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
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Saint-Savinien
at 18 km (direction south-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 21 km (direction east-south-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 24 km (direction west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Fouras
Seaside resort at 24 km (direction west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
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Brouage
at 30 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
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Ile-d'Aix
Island at 30 km (direction west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 32 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 32 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle towers
at 32 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle
at 32 km (direction west-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 32 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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Amphitheatre in Saintes
Ancient Monument at 32 km (direction south-south-east)The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...
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Markets in and near Genouille
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (10km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (17km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (19km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (25km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (25km)
- Aytre: market Friday (30km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (32km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (34km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (34km)
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Tourist attractions near Genouille, France
What to do at Genouille? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Genouille.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (32km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (30km)
- Marais Poitevin (36km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (37km)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (39km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (46km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (21km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (30km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (33km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (36km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (37km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (38km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (40km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (45km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (53km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (55km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (58km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (22km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (41km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (32km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (20km)
- Hiers-Brouage (30km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (31km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (41km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (44km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (47km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (50km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (36km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (33km)
- Zoo de la Palmyre (48km)
Geography and distances
Genouille is in the west of France at 32 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Genouille is 393 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Genouille
Canton: Tonnay-Charente
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17430
Distance to Genouille
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 32 km
from Paris: 393 km
from Calais: 581 km
from Nice: 684 km
from Bordeaux: 133 km
from Strasbourg: 703 km
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 Genouille from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Annezay, Chervettes, Moragne, Muron, Saint-Crepin and Vandre.
This page in French: Visiter Genouille