Monthoiron tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chatellerault at 11 km from Monthoiron

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Visit Monthoiron: highlights and tourist information

Monthoiron is situated in the Vienne 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 Monthoiron in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chatellerault at 11 km and La Roche-Posay at 16 km.

Monthoiron, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chatellerault

at 11 km (direction north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

La Roche-Posay

at 16 km (direction east-north-east)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Chauvigny

at 19 km (direction south)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 26 km (direction south-east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Poitiers

at 27 km (direction west-south-west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 29 km (direction south-west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Montmorillon

at 39 km (direction south-east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 46 km (direction east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Chateau du Rivau

Castle at 47 km (direction north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire department

One of the more modest castles in the region, both the Chateau de Rivau...

See Chateau du Rivau guide

Tavant

at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Tavant is a small village but a visit to se the murals in the...

See Tavant guide

Crissay-sur-Manse

Most Beautiful Village at 47 km (direction north-north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Explore the lovely stone houses and narrow streets in the tiny village of Crissay-sur-Manse...

See Crissay-sur-Manse guide

Loches

at 51 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Numerous historic monuments make the citadel in Loches a very interesting place to visit...

See Loches guide

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Markets in and near Monthoiron

• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (11km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (11km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (16km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (20km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (25km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (27km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (27km)
• Descartes: market Sunday (28km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (28km)
• Neuville-de-Poitou: market Thursday & Sunday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Monthoiron, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (51km)

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (21km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (19km)
• Loches (51km)
• Loudun (51km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (18km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (27km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (32km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (43km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (13km)
• Laverré (39km)
• Les jardins du château du Rivau (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Richelieu (38km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (20km)

Towns of Art and history

• Poitiers (27km)
• Montmorillon (39km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (44km)

Geography and distances

Monthoiron is in the west of France at 27 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Monthoiron is 269 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Monthoiron from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Availles-en-Chatellerault, Bonneuil-Matours, Chenevelles and Senille.

This page in French: Visiter Monthoiron