La Benate tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 8 km from La Benate

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Visit La Benate: highlights and tourist information

La Benate 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 La Benate in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 8 km and Saint-Savinien at 17 km.

La Benate, 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 8 km (direction south-south-east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Saint-Savinien

at 17 km (direction south-west)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Surgeres

at 17 km (direction west-north-west)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Saintes

at 30 km (direction south-south-west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

See Saintes guide

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 30 km (direction south-south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Rochefort

at 32 km (direction west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

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Marais Poitevin

at 32 km (direction west)

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

See Marais Poitevin guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction west), in the Deux-Sevres department

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

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Niort

at 36 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

See Niort guide

Cognac

at 40 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

See Cognac guide

Melle

at 40 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style churches, built...

See Melle guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 41 km (direction west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 41 km (direction west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Reserve excursions near La Benate

Map of places to visit near La Benate

Markets in and near La Benate

• Aulnay: market Sunday (17km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (17km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (25km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (31km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (32km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (32km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (32km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (35km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (40km)
• Benet: market Monday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near La Benate, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (48km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (37km)
• Brouage Fortifications (43km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (8km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (17km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (35km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (49km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (15km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (25km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (28km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (41km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (42km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (27km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (40km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (27km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (36km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (37km)
• Hiers-Brouage (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (30km)
• Rochefort (32km)
• Royan (56km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (20km)

Geography and distances

La Benate is in the west of France at 48 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: La Benate is 385 kilometres from Paris).

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 La Benate from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chantemerle-sur-la-Soie, Courant, La Vergne, Landes, Loulay, Lozay, Nachamps, Puyrolland, Saint-Denis-du-Pin and Saint-Loup.

This page in French: Visiter La Benate