Le Poire-sur-Velluire tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Fontenay-le-Comte at 9 km from Le Poire-sur-Velluire
Visit Le Poire-sur-Velluire: highlights and tourist information
Le Poire-sur-Velluire 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 Poire-sur-Velluire in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Fontenay-le-Comte at 9 km and Maillezais abbey at 13 km.
Le Poire-sur-Velluire, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Fontenay-le-Comte
at 9 km (direction east-north-east)With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home to the...
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Maillezais abbey
Abbey at 13 km (direction east-south-east)The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...
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Marans
at 14 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentMarans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Nieul-sur-l'Autise
at 17 km (direction east)Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...
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Vouvant
Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction north-east)The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle and an...
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Lucon
at 21 km (direction west)Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for its imposing cathedral and public...
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Luçon cathedral
Cathedral at 21 km (direction west)Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic, classical and...
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Coulon
Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction east-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentEstablished since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...
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Marais Poitevin
at 26 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...
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La Faute-sur-Mer
Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west)Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature reserve and peninsula - or...
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La Rochelle
at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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Markets in and near Le Poire-sur-Velluire
- Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (9km)
- Marans: market Tuesday (14km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (20km)
- Lucon: market Wednesday & Saturday (21km)
- Benet: market Monday (23km)
- Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (24km)
- La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (34km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (34km)
- Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (35km)
- Aytre: market Friday (35km)
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Tourist attractions near Le Poire-sur-Velluire, France
What to do at Le Poire-sur-Velluire? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Le Poire-sur-Velluire.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (35km)
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (20km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (43km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (60km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Vouvant (20km)
- Coulon (26km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (41km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Fontenay-le-Comte (9km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (11km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (13km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (16km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (20km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (23km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (53km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins du Bâtiment (18km)
- Jardins de Chaligny (25km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (56km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (34km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (14km)
- Forêt de Benon (25km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (14km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Natur'Zoo de Mervent (16km)
- Zoodyssée (49km)
Geography and distances
Le Poire-sur-Velluire is in the west of France at 49 kilometres from La Roche-sur-Yon, the department capital (general information: Le Poire-sur-Velluire is 365 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Le Poire-sur-Velluire
Canton: Fontenay-le-Comte
Arrondissement: Fontenay-le-Comte
Department: Vendee
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 85770
Distance to Le Poire-sur-Velluire
from La Roche-sur-Yon (prefecture): 49 km
from Paris: 365 km
from Calais: 543 km
from Nice: 708 km
from Bordeaux: 177 km
from Strasbourg: 692 km
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 Poire-sur-Velluire from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Auzay, Chaix, Fontaines, La Taillee, Le Gue-de-Velluire, Le Langon, Montreuil, Velluire, Vix and Vouille-les-Marais.
This page in French: Visiter Le Poire-sur-Velluire