Geste tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Clisson at 17 km from Geste
Visit Geste: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsGeste is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Clisson at 17 km and Chateau de Tiffauges at 18 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Geste, 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 Geste in Pays de la Loire.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Clisson
at 17 km (direction west-south-west), in the Loire-Atlantique departmentClisson has a medieval castle, and an interesting architectural style having ben...
See Clisson guide

Chateau de Tiffauges
Castle at 18 km (direction south), in the Vendee departmentThe Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known...
See Chateau de Tiffauges guide

Nantes
at 33 km (direction west), in the Loire-Atlantique departmentOne of the largest towns in France, Nantes has many monuments, museums...
See Nantes guide

The Jardin Extraordinaire of Nantes
Garden at 34 km (direction west), in the Loire Atlantique departmentThe Jardin Extraordinaire de Nantes has been created in an old quarry...
See The Jardin Extraordinaire of Nantes guide

Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 49 km (direction east)The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...
See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Brissac
Castle at 50 km (direction east-north-east)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...
See Chateau de Brissac guide

Apocalypse Tapestry
at 53 km (direction east-north-east)The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long,...
See Apocalypse Tapestry guide

Chateau d'Angers
Castle at 53 km (direction east-north-east)The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with...
See Chateau d'Angers guide

Angers Cathedral
Cathedral at 53 km (direction east-north-east)The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...
See Angers Cathedral guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin
Church at 53 km (direction east-north-east)The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...
See Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin guide

Angers
at 53 km (direction east-north-east)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...
See Angers guide

Chateau Plessis-Bourre
Castle at 63 km (direction north-east)The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines...
See Chateau Plessis-Bourre guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire
Map of places to visit near Geste
Markets in and near Geste
- Beaupreau: market Monday (9km)
- Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges: market Friday (11km)
- Clisson: market Friday (16km)
- Ancenis: market Thursday (22km)
- Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (22km)
- Chemille: market Thursday (29km)
- Carquefou: market Thursday (31km)
- Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (32km)
- Reze: market Tuesday & Friday (35km)
- Nantes: market Sunday (38km)
Hotels near Geste
More information about Geste, Pays de la Loire
Tourist attractions near Geste, France
What to do at Geste? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Geste.
National Monuments
- Chateau d'Angers (53km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du Pin (32km)
- Jardin des plantes (33km)
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (34km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Nantes (38km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Héron (France) (29km)
- Petite Amazonie de Nantes (32km)
- Lac de Grand-Lieu (44km)
- Île Saint-Aubin (56km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Puy de Fou (35km)
Towns of Art and history
- Angers (53km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Cholet (22km)
- Carquefou (31km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (35km)
Geography and distances
Geste is in the western-centre of France at 53 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Geste is 318 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Geste
Canton: Beaupréau
Arrondissement: Cholet
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49600
Distance to Geste
from Angers (prefecture): 53 km
from Paris: 318 km
from Calais: 471 km
from Nice: 759 km
from Bordeaux: 264 km
from Strasbourg: 678 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 Geste from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Chaussaire, La Regrippiere, Le Fief-Sauvin, Le Puiset-Dore, Tillieres and Villedieu-la-Blouere.
This page in French: Visiter Geste