La Jarrie tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Chatelaillon-Plage at 9 km from La Jarrie
Visit La Jarrie: highlights and tourist information
La Jarrie 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 Jarrie in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chatelaillon-Plage at 9 km and La Rochelle Natural History Museum at 11 km.
La Jarrie, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 9 km (direction south-west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
See Chatelaillon-Plage guide
La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 11 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide
La Rochelle towers
at 11 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle
at 11 km (direction west-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 11 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
See La Rochelle aquarium guide
La Rochelle harbour
at 11 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
See La Rochelle harbour guide
Fouras
Seaside resort at 17 km (direction south-south-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
See Fouras guide
Ile-d'Aix
Island at 18 km (direction south-west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
See Ile-d'Aix guide
Marans
at 20 km (direction south-west)Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Surgeres
at 20 km (direction east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Rochefort
at 21 km (direction south-south-east)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
See Rochefort guide
La Flotte-en-Re
Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction west-north-west)The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...
See La Flotte-en-Re guide
Saint-Martin-de-Re
at 29 km (direction west-north-west)On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...
See Saint-Martin-de-Re guide
Brouage
at 32 km (direction south-south-west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
See Brouage guide
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Markets in and near La Jarrie
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (9km)
- Aytre: market Friday (9km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (12km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (20km)
- Marans: market Tuesday (20km)
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (20km)
- Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (21km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (21km)
- Saintes: market every day except Monday (24km)
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Tourist attractions near La Jarrie, France
What to do at La Jarrie? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting La Jarrie.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (11km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (31km)
- Marais Poitevin (35km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (29km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (52km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- La Flotte-en-Re (25km)
- Coulon (39km)
- Ars-en-Re (40km)
National Monuments
- Georges Clemenceau house (52km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Fontenay-le-Comte (41km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (29km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (34km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (40km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (41km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (51km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (52km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (58km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (30km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (31km)
- La Roche Courbon (38km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (12km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (20km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (23km)
- Hiers-Brouage (31km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (37km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (45km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (20km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Natur'Zoo de Mervent (47km)
Geography and distances
La Jarrie is in the west of France at 11 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: La Jarrie is 394 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: La Jarrie
Canton: Jarrie
Arrondissement: Rochelle
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17220
Distance to La Jarrie
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 11 km
from Paris: 394 km
from Calais: 576 km
from Nice: 705 km
from Bordeaux: 148 km
from Strasbourg: 713 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 La Jarrie from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, Bourgneuf, Clavette, Croix-Chapeau, La Jarne, Montroy, Saint-Christophe, Saint-Medard-d'Aunis, Saint-Rogatien, Saint-Vivien and Salles-sur-Mer.
This page in French: Visiter La Jarrie