Gibourne tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 17 km from Gibourne
Visit Gibourne: highlights and tourist information
Gibourne 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 Gibourne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 17 km and Cognac at 27 km.
Gibourne, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 17 km (direction west)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Cognac
at 27 km (direction south), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...
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Saint-Savinien
at 29 km (direction west)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Tusson
at 29 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentTusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...
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Jarnac
at 30 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...
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Saintes
at 33 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...
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Amphitheatre in Saintes
Ancient Monument at 33 km (direction west-south-west)The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...
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Melle
at 35 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe town of Melle is best known for its three roman style churches, built...
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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire
Church at 35 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentThe church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...
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Saint-Simon
at 36 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...
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Surgeres
at 39 km (direction west-north-west)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Ruffec
at 41 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...
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Bayers
at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are several other...
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Verteuil-sur-Charente
at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentAt Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...
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Map of places to visit near Gibourne
Markets in and near Gibourne
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (7km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (10km)
- Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (24km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
- Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (27km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
- Melle: market Friday (35km)
- Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (39km)
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (39km)
- Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (41km)
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Tourist attractions near Gibourne, France
What to do at Gibourne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Gibourne.
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (52km)
Heritage sites
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (11km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (17km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (48km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (5km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (7km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (9km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (10km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (17km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (22km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (23km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (27km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (32km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (41km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (46km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (48km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (48km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (48km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (48km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (51km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (52km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin monastique médiéval (29km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (35km)
- La Roche Courbon (39km)
- Jardin du Chaigne (44km)
- Logis de Forge (54km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (24km)
- Forêt de Pons (43km)
- Forêt de Benon (47km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (57km)
Towns of Art and history
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (24km)
Geography and distances
Gibourne is in the west of France at 70 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Gibourne is 382 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Gibourne
Canton: Matha
Arrondissement: Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17160
Distance to Gibourne
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 70 km
from Paris: 382 km
from Calais: 580 km
from Nice: 647 km
from Bordeaux: 124 km
from Strasbourg: 675 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 Gibourne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bagnizeau, Cherbonnieres, La Brousse, Le Gicq, Les Touches-de-Perigny, Loire-sur-Nie, Nere, Saint-Martin-de-Juillers and Saint-Pierre-de-Juillers.
This page in French: Visiter Gibourne