Meux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 6 km from Meux
Visit Meux: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsMeux is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 6 km and Barbezieux at 16 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Meux, 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 Meux in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Jonzac
at 6 km (direction west)Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...
See Jonzac guide

Barbezieux
at 16 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentHere in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...
See Barbezieux guide

Pons
at 22 km (direction north-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
See Pons guide

Cognac
at 28 km (direction north-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Jarnac
at 30 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
See Jarnac guide

Saint-Simon
at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
See Saint-Simon guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...
See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Saintes
at 40 km (direction north-west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...
See Saintes guide

Pauillac
at 41 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...
See Pauillac guide

Charmant
at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentCharmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...
See Charmant guide

Blaye
at 42 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel...
See Blaye guide

Vertheuil
at 43 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentIn this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...
See Vertheuil guide

Talmont
Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction west)Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...
See Talmont guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Most Beautiful Village at 45 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentThe attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...
See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Map of places to visit near Meux
Markets in and near Meux
- Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (6km)
- Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (16km)
- Montendre: market Thursday (18km)
- Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (22km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (28km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
- Chalais: market Monday (36km)
- Cavignac: market Thursday (38km)
- La Couronne: market Saturday (40km)
- Cozes: market Wednesday (41km)
Hotels near Meux
More information about Meux, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Meux, France
What to do at Meux? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Meux.
Heritage sites
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
- Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (43km)
- Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (44km)
- Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (46km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Talmont (44km)
- Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (45km)
National Monuments
- Cave Pair-non-Pair (46km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (6km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (22km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (24km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (29km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (35km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (35km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (37km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (38km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (39km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (42km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (46km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (46km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du Chaigne (20km)
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (27km)
- Logis de Forge (39km)
- Parc du château Lanessan (47km)
- La Roche Courbon (54km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Pons (22km)
- Forêt de la Lande (22km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (31km)
- Bec d'Ambès (49km)
Towns of Art and history
Geography and distances
Meux is in the west of France at 101 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Meux is 431 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Meux
Canton: Jonzac
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17500
Distance to Meux
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 101 km
from Paris: 431 km
from Calais: 634 km
from Nice: 634 km
from Bordeaux: 70 km
from Strasbourg: 706 km
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 Meux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Allas-Champagne, Brie-sous-Archiac, Champagnac, Moings, Mortiers, Ozillac, Reaux, Saint-Ciers-Champagne, Saint-Germain-de-Vibrac, Saint-Maigrin, Saint-Martial-de-Vitaterne, Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole and Saint-Medard.
This page in French: Visiter Meux