Le Gua tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Mornac-sur-Seudre at 7 km from Le Gua

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Visit Le Gua: highlights and tourist information

Le Gua 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 Le Gua in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Mornac-sur-Seudre at 7 km and Royan at 13 km.

Le Gua, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 7 km (direction west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 13 km (direction south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

See Royan guide

La Palmyre

at 16 km (direction west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...

See La Palmyre guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction west-north-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

Brouage

at 17 km (direction north-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 19 km (direction south)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can also see...

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 19 km (direction west-north-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 21 km (direction south)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

See Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction south)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

See Talmont guide

Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches...

See Le Verdon-sur-Mer guide

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 23 km (direction east)

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

See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide

Saintes

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Saintes guide

Rochefort

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Rochefort guide

Saint-Savinien

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Le Gua

Map of places to visit near Le Gua

Markets in and near Le Gua

• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (6km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (9km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (13km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (14km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Monday (14km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Les Mathes: market every day except Monday (16km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (16km)

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Tourist attractions near Le Gua, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (17km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (7km)
• Talmont (21km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (32km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (16km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (37km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (37km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (48km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Pointe de Suzac (14km)
• Forêt de Suzac (16km)
• Hiers-Brouage (17km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (20km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (23km)
• Pointe de Grave (23km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (26km)
• Forêt de Pons (35km)
• Forêt de la Lande (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Royan (13km)
• Saintes (24km)
• Rochefort (24km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (18km)

Geography and distances

Le Gua is in the west of France at 51 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Le Gua is 428 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 Le Gua from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Nancras, Nieulle-sur-Seudre, Sablonceaux, Saint-Sornin, Sainte-Gemme and Saujon.

This page in French: Visiter Le Gua