Montilliers tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 5 km from Montilliers
Visit Montilliers: highlights and tourist information
To Visit Attractions Book a visitMontilliers 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 Montilliers in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 5 km and Chateau de Brissac at 19 km.
Montilliers, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 5 km (direction north-east)The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...
See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Brissac
Castle at 19 km (direction north-east)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...
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Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 27 km (direction east)The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...
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Thouars
at 32 km (direction south-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...
See Thouars guide

Angers
at 32 km (direction south-east)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...
See Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin
Church at 32 km (direction south-east)The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...
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Apocalypse Tapestry
at 32 km (direction south-east)The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long,...
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Chateau d'Angers
Castle at 32 km (direction south-east)The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with...
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Angers Cathedral
Cathedral at 32 km (direction south-east)The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...
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Saumur
at 33 km (direction east)The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...
See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur
Castle at 34 km (direction east)The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across...
See Chateau de Saumur guide

Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 42 km (direction east)The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...
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Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 43 km (direction east)Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...
See Montsoreau guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church
Church at 44 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentThe collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...
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Markets in and near Montilliers
- Vihiers: market Wednesday (5km)
- Thouarce: market Tuesday (9km)
- Chemille: market Thursday (17km)
- Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (17km)
- Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (20km)
- Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (22km)
- Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (27km)
- Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (27km)
- Trelaze: market Sunday (29km)
- Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (31km)
More information about Montilliers, Pays de la Loire
Tourist attractions near Montilliers, France
What to do at Montilliers? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Montilliers.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Loudun (48km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Montsoreau (43km)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (44km)
National Monuments
- Chateau d'Angers (32km)
- Oiron Chateau (41km)
- Fontevraud Abbey (42km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Montreuil-Bellay (27km)
- Loudun (49km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (44km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (27km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (27km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (43km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (44km)
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (48km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (48km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (26km)
- Jardins du Pin (37km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Saumur (33km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Saint-Aubin (36km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Puy de Fou (46km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (5km)
- Cholet (31km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (16km)
- Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (46km)
Geography and distances
Montilliers is in the western-centre of France at 33 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Montilliers is 282 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Montilliers
Canton: Vihiers
Arrondissement: Saumur
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49310
Distance to Montilliers
from Angers (prefecture): 33 km
from Paris: 282 km
from Calais: 453 km
from Nice: 719 km
from Bordeaux: 261 km
from Strasbourg: 635 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 Montilliers from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubigne-sur-Layon, Cernusson, La Fosse-de-Tigne, Martigne-Briand, Tremont and Vihiers.
This page in French: Visiter Montilliers
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