La Bussiere tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 8 km from La Bussiere

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Visit La Bussiere: highlights and tourist information

La Bussiere 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 La Bussiere in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 8 km and Angles-sur-l'Anglin at 8 km.

La Bussiere, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 8 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction north-east)

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

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Chauvigny

at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Chauvigny guide

La Roche-Posay

at 17 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See La Roche-Posay guide

Montmorillon

at 23 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Montmorillon guide

Chatellerault

at 30 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Chatellerault guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 33 km (direction east-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

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 35 km (direction west)

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

See Futuroscope guide

Poitiers

at 38 km (direction west)

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

See Poitiers guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction east-south-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

Le-Dorat

at 50 km (direction south-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

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Reserve excursions near La Bussiere

Map of places to visit near La Bussiere

Markets in and near La Bussiere

• Saint-Savin: market Friday (8km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (18km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (23km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (26km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (30km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (30km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (32km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (35km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (36km)

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Tourist attractions near La Bussiere, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (38km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (8km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (15km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (8km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (15km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (24km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (43km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (18km)
• Laverré (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Richelieu (57km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (31km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (35km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (23km)
• Poitiers (38km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (49km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (60km)

Geography and distances

La Bussiere is in the west of France at 38 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: La Bussiere is 272 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 La Bussiere from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Puye, Nalliers and Saint-Pierre-de-Maille.

This page in French: Visiter La Bussiere