Jouhet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Montmorillon at 8 km from Jouhet

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Visit Jouhet: highlights and tourist information

Jouhet is situated in the Vienne 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 Jouhet in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montmorillon at 8 km and Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 9 km.

Jouhet, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Montmorillon

at 8 km (direction south-south-east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 9 km (direction north-north-east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Chauvigny

at 17 km (direction west-north-west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction north-north-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 33 km (direction west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

La Roche-Posay

at 33 km (direction west)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Le-Dorat

at 36 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Poitiers

at 40 km (direction west-north-west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 41 km (direction north-east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 41 km (direction west-north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 43 km (direction east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Chatellerault

at 43 km (direction north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Bellac

at 44 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 50 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente department

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of an ancient...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

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Reserve excursions near Jouhet

Map of places to visit near Jouhet

Markets in and near Jouhet

• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (8km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (8km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (23km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (40km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (41km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (41km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (42km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (43km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (45km)

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Tourist attractions near Jouhet, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (32km)
• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (23km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (43km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (51km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (17km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (8km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (8km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (17km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (33km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (35km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (40km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (51km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (57km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (58km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (24km)
• Laverré (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (36km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (41km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (8km)
• Poitiers (40km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Bellac (44km)
• Vivonne (45km)
• Bessines-sur-Gartempe (59km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (51km)

Geography and distances

Jouhet is in the west of France at 40 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Jouhet is 286 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Jouhet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Antigny, Haims, Leignes-sur-Fontaine and Pindray.

This page in French: Visiter Jouhet