Lupsault tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 11 km from Lupsault

Visit Lupsault: highlights and tourist information

Lupsault is situated in the Charente department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 11 km and Ruffec at 23 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Lupsault, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Lupsault in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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...

See Tusson guide

Ruffec

at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Ruffec guide

Bayers

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Bayers guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Jarnac

at 30 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 32 km (direction east)

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

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Melle

at 32 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 32 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Saint-Simon

at 32 km (direction south)

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Cognac

at 34 km (direction south-west)

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

See Cognac guide

Angouleme

at 35 km (direction south-east)

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

See Angouleme guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 35 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 41 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide

La Rochefoucauld

at 42 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See La Rochefoucauld guide

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

Map of places to visit near Lupsault

Markets in and near Lupsault

• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (19km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (20km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (23km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (23km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (25km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (26km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
• Melle: market Friday (32km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (35km)

Hotels near Lupsault

More information about Lupsault, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Lupsault, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (58km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (30km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (31km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (35km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (37km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (37km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (42km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (43km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (48km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (11km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (29km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (32km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (44km)
• Logis de Forge (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (33km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (52km)
• Forêt de Pons (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (35km)
• Saintes (49km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (33km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (44km)

Geography and distances

Lupsault is in the west of France at 37 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Lupsault is 372 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 Lupsault from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Barbezieres, Chives, Couture-d'Argenson, Les Gours, Oradour, Ranville-Breuillaud, Saint-Fraigne and Villiers-Couture.

This page in French: Visiter Lupsault