Loire-les-Marais tourism and travel guide

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Visit Loire-les-Marais: highlights and tourist information

Loire-les-Marais is situated in the Charente-Maritime 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 Loire-les-Marais in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Rochefort at 6 km and Fouras at 13 km.

Loire-les-Marais, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Rochefort

at 6 km (direction south-south-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 13 km (direction west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 15 km (direction west-north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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Surgeres

at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 19 km (direction west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Brouage

at 19 km (direction south-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Saint-Savinien

at 23 km (direction east-south-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 25 km (direction north-west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle towers

at 25 km (direction north-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle harbour

at 25 km (direction north-west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle

at 25 km (direction north-west)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 25 km (direction north-west)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction south-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 30 km (direction south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Loire-les-Marais

Markets in and near Loire-les-Marais

• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (7km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (11km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (12km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (15km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (19km)
• Aytre: market Friday (22km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (23km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (23km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (25km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (25km)

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Tourist attractions near Loire-les-Marais, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (25km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (19km)
• Marais Poitevin (43km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (41km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (32km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (37km)
• Coulon (46km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (28km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (40km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (41km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (44km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (22km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (30km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (35km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (19km)
• Forêt de Benon (26km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (29km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (34km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (35km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (40km)
• Pointe de Suzac (43km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (6km)
• Saintes (36km)
• Royan (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (38km)
• Zoodyssée (45km)

Geography and distances

Loire-les-Marais is in the west of France at 25 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Loire-les-Marais is 403 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Loire-les-Marais from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Breuil-Magne, Rochefort, Tonnay-Charente and Vergeroux.

This page in French: Visiter Loire-les-Marais