Louerre tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 12 km from Louerre

Hotels & holiday rentals

Places to visit nearby

Louerre Excursions & Activities

Car hire in France

Hotels & holiday rentals

Louerre Excursions & Activities

Visit Louerre: highlights and tourist information

Louerre 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 Louerre in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 12 km and Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 16 km.

Louerre, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 12 km (direction west)

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

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 16 km (direction south-east)

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

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Saumur

at 18 km (direction east)

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

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 18 km (direction east)

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

See Chateau de Saumur guide

Chateau de Brissac

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

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

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction east)

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

See Montsoreau guide

Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 28 km (direction east)

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

See Fontevraud Abbey guide

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...

See Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church guide

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...

See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

Thouars

at 30 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

Angers

at 31 km (direction north-west)

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

See Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 32 km (direction north-west)

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

See Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin guide

Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 32 km (direction north-west)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

See Angers Cathedral guide

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 32 km (direction north-west)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

See Apocalypse Tapestry guide

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

Find Aubigne-sur-Layon hotels & holiday rentals

Reserve excursions near Louerre

Map of places to visit near Louerre

Markets in and near Louerre

• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (5km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (15km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (17km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (17km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (17km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (20km)
• Longue-Jumelles: market Thursday (21km)
• Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (24km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (26km)
• Montsoreau: market Sunday (27km)

More information about Louerre, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Louerre, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (39km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

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

National Monuments

• Fontevraud Abbey (28km)
• Chateau d'Angers (32km)
• Oiron Chateau (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (17km)
• Loudun (39km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (12km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (12km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (28km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (42km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (42km)
• Parc de Lathan (44km)
• Jardins du Pin (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (17km)
• Chinon (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (35km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (30km)
• Angers (31km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (12km)
• Cholet (48km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (5km)

Geography and distances

Louerre is in the western-centre of France at 32 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Louerre is 267 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 Louerre from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ambillou-Chateau, Brigne, Deneze-sous-Doue, Doue-la-Fontaine, Forges, Louresse-Rochemenier, Noyant-la-Plaine and Saint-Georges-sur-Layon.

This page in French: Visiter Louerre