Le Langon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Fontenay-le-Comte at 12 km from Le Langon

Hotels & holiday rentals

Places to visit nearby

Le Langon Excursions & Activities

Car hire in France

Hotels & holiday rentals

Le Langon Excursions & Activities

Visit Le Langon: highlights and tourist information

Le Langon is situated in the Vendee department and Pays de la Loire 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 Langon in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Fontenay-le-Comte at 12 km and Marans at 15 km.

Le Langon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 12 km (direction east-north-east)

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home to the...

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Marans

at 15 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

See Marans guide

Lucon

at 17 km (direction west)

Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for its imposing cathedral and public...

See Lucon guide

Luçon cathedral

Cathedral at 17 km (direction west)

Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic, classical and...

See Luçon cathedral guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...

See Maillezais abbey guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction north-east)

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle and an...

See Vouvant guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 21 km (direction east)

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

La Faute-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction west-south-west)

Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature reserve and peninsula - or...

See La Faute-sur-Mer guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction east-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Coulon guide

Marais Poitevin

at 31 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

La Rochelle

at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

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

Find Fontenay-le-Comte hotels & holiday rentals

Reserve excursions near Le Langon

Map of places to visit near Le Langon

Markets in and near Le Langon

• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (12km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (15km)
• Lucon: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (24km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (28km)
• Benet: market Monday (28km)
• La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (31km)
• Angles: market Wednesday & Sunday (35km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (35km)
• Aytre: market Friday (36km)

More information about Le Langon, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Le Langon, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (35km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (25km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vouvant (21km)
• Coulon (31km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (40km)
• Ars-en-Re (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (12km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (16km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (18km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (20km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (14km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (20km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (35km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (18km)
• Forêt de Benon (29km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (15km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (18km)
• Zoodyssée (54km)

Geography and distances

Le Langon is in the west of France at 44 kilometres from La Roche-sur-Yon, the department capital (general information: Le Langon is 365 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive by car from a cross-channel ferry port - Saint Malo is convenient at around 3 hours drive. For driving distances to Le Langon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chaille-les-Marais, Le Poire-sur-Velluire, Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin, Nalliers, Petosse, Velluire and Vouille-les-Marais.

This page in French: Visiter Le Langon