Matha tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 19 km from Matha

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Visit Matha: highlights and tourist information

Matha 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 Matha in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 19 km and Cognac at 19 km.

Matha, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 19 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Cognac

at 19 km (direction south), in the Charente department

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

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Jarnac

at 23 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Saint-Savinien

at 28 km (direction west)

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

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Saintes

at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 29 km (direction west-south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saint-Simon

at 30 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Tusson

at 31 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

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Pons

at 37 km (direction south-west)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...

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Melle

at 42 km (direction north-north-east), 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 42 km (direction north-north-east), 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

Angouleme

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

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

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Bayers

at 43 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

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Surgeres

at 43 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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

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Markets in and near Matha

Market days in Matha: weekly market: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday;

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (0km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (17km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (19km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (24km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (31km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (33km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (37km)
• Melle: market Friday (42km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (43km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (43km)

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Tourist attractions near Matha, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (18km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (18km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (0km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (2km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (11km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (17km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (26km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (28km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (43km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (48km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (31km)
• La Roche Courbon (37km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (37km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (42km)
• Logis de Forge (49km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (17km)
• Forêt de Pons (37km)
• Forêt de la Lande (51km)
• Forêt de Benon (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (28km)
• Angouleme (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (31km)

Geography and distances

Matha is in the west of France at 72 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Matha is 388 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 Matha from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bagnizeau, Blanzac-les-Matha, Brie-sous-Matha, Courcerac, Haimps, La Brousse, Les Touches-de-Perigny, Mons, Prignac, Sonnac and Thors.

This page in French: Visiter Matha