Linazay tourism and travel guide

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Visit Linazay: highlights and tourist information

Linazay is situated in the Vienne 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 Linazay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Ruffec at 15 km and Verteuil-sur-Charente at 21 km.

Linazay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Ruffec

at 15 km (direction south), in the Charente department

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

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Verteuil-sur-Charente

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

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

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Nanteuil-en-Vallee

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

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

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Melle

at 26 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 26 km (direction west-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

Tusson

at 27 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente department

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

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Bayers

at 27 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 41 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of an ancient...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

Confolens

at 42 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain and some...

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Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 42 km (direction north-east)

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

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Poitiers

at 48 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 49 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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La Rochefoucauld

at 50 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 50 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Reserve excursions near Linazay

Map of places to visit near Linazay

Markets in and near Linazay

• Chaunay: market Monday (5km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (7km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (9km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (18km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (20km)
• Melle: market Friday (26km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (30km)
• Rouille: market Friday (30km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Linazay, France

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

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (17km)
• Sanxay (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (57km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (7km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (9km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (14km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (15km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (22km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (30km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (30km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (40km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (51km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (16km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (26km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (27km)
• Laverré (33km)

Towns of Art and history

• Confolens (42km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (30km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (12km)
• Zoodyssée (44km)

Geography and distances

Linazay is in the west of France at 48 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Linazay is 341 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Linazay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Blanzay, Champagne-le-Sec, Chaunay, Limalonges, Pliboux, Saint-Macoux, Saint-Saviol and Sauze-Vaussais.

This page in French: Visiter Linazay