Le Pin tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 19 km from Le Pin
Visit Le Pin: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsLe Pin is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 19 km and Barbezieux at 21 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Le Pin, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Le Pin in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Jonzac
at 19 km (direction north-west)Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...
See Jonzac guide

Barbezieux
at 21 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentHere in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...
See Barbezieux guide

Blaye
at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel...
See Blaye guide

Pons
at 36 km (direction north-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
See Pons guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...
See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

Pauillac
at 38 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...
See Pauillac guide

Saint-Simon
at 41 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
See Saint-Simon guide

Jarnac
at 42 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
See Jarnac guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...
See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Charmant
at 42 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentCharmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...
See Charmant guide

Margaux
at 43 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious...
See Margaux guide

Cognac
at 43 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Vertheuil
at 43 km (direction west), in the Gironde departmentIn this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...
See Vertheuil guide

Libourne
at 44 km (direction south), in the Gironde departmentNot generally considered as a travel destination, we found the center of...
See Libourne guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Map of places to visit near Le Pin
Markets in and near Le Pin
- Montendre: market Thursday (10km)
- Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (19km)
- Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (20km)
- Cavignac: market Thursday (25km)
- Chalais: market Monday (26km)
- Coutras: market Wednesday & Saturday (33km)
- Blaye: market Wednesday & Saturday (36km)
- Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (36km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (42km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (43km)
Hotels near Le Pin
More information about Le Pin, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Le Pin, France
What to do at Le Pin? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Le Pin.
Heritage sites
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
- Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (36km)
- Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (37km)
- Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (39km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (36km)
National Monuments
- Cave Pair-non-Pair (35km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (19km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (38km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) (41km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (45km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (45km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (48km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (50km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (51km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du Chaigne (29km)
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (35km)
- Jardin du Fond de l’or (39km)
- Parc du château Lanessan (41km)
- Logis de Forge (42km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de la Lande (32km)
- Forêt de Pons (36km)
- Bec d'Ambès (39km)
Towns of Art and history
- Angouleme (53km)
Geography and distances
Le Pin is in the west of France at 116 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Le Pin is 442 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Le Pin
Canton: Montlieu-la-Garde
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17210
Distance to Le Pin
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 116 km
from Paris: 442 km
from Calais: 647 km
from Nice: 625 km
from Bordeaux: 57 km
from Strasbourg: 710 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 Le Pin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 17 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bran, Chantillac, Chatenet, Chaunac, Chepniers, Chevanceaux, Jussas, Merignac, Messac, Polignac, Pommiers-Moulons, Pouillac, Saint-Palais-de-Negrignac, Sainte-Colombe, Sousmoulins, Vanzac and Vibrac.
This page in French: Visiter Le Pin