Les Forges tourism and travel guide

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Visit Les Forges: highlights and tourist information

Les Forges is situated in the Deux-Sevres 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 Les Forges in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 20 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 28 km.

Les Forges, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Parthenay

at 20 km (direction west-north-west)

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its importance iver...

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles in the...

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Poitiers

at 29 km (direction east), in the Vienne department

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vienne department

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 34 km (direction east), in the Vienne department

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 36 km (direction south-south-west)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Melle

at 36 km (direction south-south-west)

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style churches, built...

See Melle guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 38 km (direction south-south-west), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Niort

at 41 km (direction west-south-west)

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

See Niort guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 49 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Coulon guide

Thouars

at 50 km (direction north-north-west)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...

See Thouars guide

Marais Poitevin

at 51 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 51 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

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

See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

Chatellerault

at 54 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vienne department

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

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Reserve excursions near Les Forges

Map of places to visit near Les Forges

Markets in and near Les Forges

• Rouille: market Friday (15km)
• Vouille: market Saturday (19km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (20km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (20km)
• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (20km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (21km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (26km)
• Neuville-de-Poitou: market Thursday & Sunday (27km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (28km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Les Forges, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (49km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (5km)
• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (55km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (17km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (33km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (34km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (50km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (52km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (55km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de La Mothe (14km)
• La Guyonnière (16km)
• Laverré (30km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (36km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (21km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (34km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (20km)
• Poitiers (29km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (26km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (41km)
• Zoodyssée (52km)

Geography and distances

Les Forges is in the western-centre of France at 41 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Les Forges is 313 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Les Forges from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Benassay, Curzay-sur-Vonne, Menigoute, Sanxay and Vasles.

This page in French: Visiter Les Forges