Les Gours tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 11 km from Les Gours

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Visit Les Gours: highlights and tourist information

Les Gours is situated in the Charente 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 Gours in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 11 km and Ruffec at 22 km.

Les Gours, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

at 11 km (direction east)

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

See Tusson guide

Ruffec

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

See Ruffec guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 23 km (direction east)

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...

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Bayers

at 23 km (direction east)

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are several other...

See Bayers guide

Melle

at 29 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 30 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 31 km (direction east)

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is of most...

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Jarnac

at 32 km (direction south-south-west)

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...

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Saint-Simon

at 35 km (direction south)

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...

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Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 36 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac

at 36 km (direction south-west)

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

See Cognac guide

Angouleme

at 37 km (direction south-east)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic monuments to...

See Angouleme guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 42 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente, with both...

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La Rochefoucauld

at 43 km (direction east-south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the rest of...

See La Rochefoucauld guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Les Gours

Map of places to visit near Les Gours

Markets in and near Les Gours

• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (16km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (22km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (22km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (22km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (23km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (23km)
• Melle: market Friday (29km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (32km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (33km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (34km)

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Tourist attractions near Les Gours, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (23km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (58km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (57km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (42km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (32km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (35km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (35km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (38km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (41km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (43km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (61km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (11km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (28km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (30km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (35km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (53km)
• Forêt de Pons (56km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (37km)
• Saintes (50km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (32km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (42km)

Geography and distances

Les Gours is in the west of France at 39 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Les Gours is 370 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Les Gours from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Barbezieres, Chives, Couture-d'Argenson, Longre, Lupsault and Saint-Fraigne.

This page in French: Visiter Les Gours