Les Verchers-sur-Layon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 11 km from Les Verchers-sur-Layon

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Visit Les Verchers-sur-Layon: highlights and tourist information

Les Verchers-sur-Layon is situated in the Maine-et-Loire 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 Les Verchers-sur-Layon in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 11 km and Aubigne-sur-Layon at 14 km.

Les Verchers-sur-Layon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 11 km (direction east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

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Saumur

at 20 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 20 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

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Thouars

at 21 km (direction south-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Thouars guide

Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 26 km (direction east)

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one of the...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 27 km (direction north-west)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...

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Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 29 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the facade and...

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Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you can see...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 37 km (direction south-east), in the Vienne department

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

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Angers

at 40 km (direction north-west)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 40 km (direction north-west)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

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Chateau de Chinon

Castle at 40 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Château de Chinon retains more medieval elements than most Loire Valley castles...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire

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Reserve excursions near Les Verchers-sur-Layon

Map of places to visit near Les Verchers-sur-Layon

Markets in and near Les Verchers-sur-Layon

• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (5km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (11km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (18km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (20km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (20km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (20km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (22km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (25km)
• Montsoreau: market Sunday (27km)
• Longue-Jumelles: market Thursday (29km)

More information about Les Verchers-sur-Layon, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Les Verchers-sur-Layon, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (33km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (28km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (29km)

National Monuments

• Fontevraud Abbey (26km)
• Oiron Chateau (28km)
• Chateau d'Angers (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (11km)
• Loudun (33km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (29km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (21km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (21km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (26km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (32km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (35km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (38km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (37km)
• Parc de Lathan (50km)
• Jardins du Pin (52km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (20km)
• Chinon (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (21km)
• Angers (40km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (14km)
• Cholet (45km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (4km)

Geography and distances

Les Verchers-sur-Layon is in the western-centre of France at 41 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Les Verchers-sur-Layon is 273 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Les Verchers-sur-Layon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Concourson-sur-Layon, Doue-la-Fontaine, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Nueil-sur-Layon, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Saint-Macaire-du-Bois.

This page in French: Visiter Les Verchers-sur-Layon