Meigne tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Saumur at 11 km from Meigne
Visit Meigne: highlights and tourist information
Meigne 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 Meigne in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saumur at 11 km and Chateau de Saumur at 11 km.
Meigne, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Saumur
at 11 km (direction east-north-east)The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...
See Saumur guide
Chateau de Saumur
Castle at 11 km (direction east)The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...
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Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 12 km (direction south-south-east)The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...
See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide
Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 19 km (direction west)The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...
See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide
Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction east)Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...
See Montsoreau guide
Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 20 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 22 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentThe 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 22 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentIn the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you can see...
See Candes-Saint-Martin guide
Chateau de Brissac
Castle at 26 km (direction west-north-west)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...
See Chateau de Brissac guide
Thouars
at 29 km (direction south), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...
See Thouars guide
Chinon
at 34 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentAs well as the castle, Chinon has a very impressive medieval centre to explore...
See Chinon guide
Chateau de Chinon
Castle at 34 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentChâteau de Chinon retains more medieval elements than most Loire Valley castles...
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Bauge
at 35 km (direction north-north-east)Bauge is a small traditional town with a small castle - and a very...
See Bauge guide
Angers
at 37 km (direction north-west)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...
See Angers guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire
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Markets in and near Meigne
- Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (7km)
- Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (10km)
- Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (12km)
- Longue-Jumelles: market Thursday (18km)
- Montsoreau: market Sunday (20km)
- Thouarce: market Tuesday (22km)
- Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (22km)
- Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (23km)
- Vihiers: market Wednesday (26km)
- Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (28km)
More information about Meigne, Pays de la Loire
Tourist attractions near Meigne, France
What to do at Meigne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Meigne.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Loudun (33km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Montsoreau (20km)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (22km)
National Monuments
- Fontevraud Abbey (20km)
- Oiron Chateau (33km)
- Chateau d'Angers (37km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Montreuil-Bellay (12km)
- Loudun (33km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (21km)
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) (20km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (22km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (39km)
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (41km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc de Lathan (39km)
- Les jardins du château du Rivau (44km)
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (47km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Saint-Aubin (40km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (19km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (8km)
Geography and distances
Meigne is in the western-centre of France at 37 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Meigne is 262 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Meigne
Canton: Doué-la-Fontaine
Arrondissement: Saumur
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49700
Distance to Meigne
from Angers (prefecture): 37 km
from Paris: 262 km
from Calais: 440 km
from Nice: 703 km
from Bordeaux: 268 km
from Strasbourg: 612 km
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 Meigne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cizay-la-Madeleine, Courchamps, Deneze-sous-Doue, Doue-la-Fontaine, Forges, Les Ulmes, Montfort, Rou-Marson and Verrie.
This page in French: Visiter Meigne