Monts-sur-Guesnes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Moncontour, Vienne at 18 km from Monts-sur-Guesnes
Visit Monts-sur-Guesnes: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsMonts-sur-Guesnes is situated in the Vienne department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Moncontour, Vienne at 18 km and Chateau du Rivau at 22 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Monts-sur-Guesnes, 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 Monts-sur-Guesnes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Moncontour, Vienne
at 18 km (direction west)As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...
See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Chateau du Rivau
Castle at 22 km (direction north-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentOne of the more modest castles in the region, both the Chateau...
See Chateau du Rivau guide

Tavant
at 27 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentTavant is a small village but a visit to se the murals...
See Tavant guide

Chatellerault
at 28 km (direction east-south-east)The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...
See Chatellerault guide

Chateau de Chinon
Castle at 28 km (direction east-south-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentChâteau de Chinon retains more medieval elements than most Loire Valley castles...
See Chateau de Chinon guide

Futuroscope
Theme Park at 30 km (direction south-south-east)Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...
See Futuroscope guide

Chinon
at 30 km (direction south-south-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentAs well as the castle, Chinon has a very impressive medieval centre...
See Chinon guide

Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 32 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentThe Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...
See Fontevraud Abbey guide

Thouars
at 33 km (direction west), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...
See Thouars guide

Crissay-sur-Manse
Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentExplore the lovely stone houses and narrow streets in the tiny village...
See Crissay-sur-Manse guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church
Church at 34 km (direction north-north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentThe collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...
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Candes-Saint-Martin
Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction north-north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentIn the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you...
See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction north-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentMontsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...
See Montsoreau guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 37 km (direction west-north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentThe Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...
See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne
Map of places to visit near Monts-sur-Guesnes
Markets in and near Monts-sur-Guesnes
- Richelieu: market Monday & Friday (14km)
- Loudun: market Tuesday (14km)
- Mirebeau: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
- Neuville-de-Poitou: market Thursday & Sunday (26km)
- Naintre: market Sunday (27km)
- Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (28km)
- Airvault: market Saturday (28km)
- Thenezay: market Sunday (29km)
- Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (29km)
- Chinon: market Thursday all day & Sunday (29km)
Hotels near Monts-sur-Guesnes
More information about Monts-sur-Guesnes, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Monts-sur-Guesnes, France
What to do at Monts-sur-Guesnes? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Monts-sur-Guesnes.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Loudun (15km)
Heritage sites
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Crissay-sur-Manse (33km)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (34km)
- Montsoreau (35km)
National Monuments
- Oiron Chateau (22km)
- Fontevraud Abbey (32km)
- Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau (43km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Loudun (14km)
- Montreuil-Bellay (37km)
- Chauvigny (51km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (38km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (21km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (27km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (29km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (32km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (34km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (51km)
Remarkable gardens
- Les jardins du château du Rivau (21km)
- Jardin du château de La Mothe (33km)
- Les jardins de la Chatonnière (43km)
- Touffou (44km)
- La Guyonnière (51km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Richelieu (14km)
- Chinon (29km)
- Saumur (44km)
- Chatillon-sur-Thouet (45km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Futuroscope (30km)
Towns of Art and history
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (49km)
Geography and distances
Monts-sur-Guesnes is in the west of France at 39 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Monts-sur-Guesnes is 268 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Monts-sur-Guesnes
Canton: Monts-sur-Guesnes
Arrondissement: Châtellerault
Department: Vienne
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 86420
Distance to Monts-sur-Guesnes
from Poitiers (prefecture): 39 km
from Paris: 268 km
from Calais: 464 km
from Nice: 657 km
from Bordeaux: 239 km
from Strasbourg: 593 km
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 Monts-sur-Guesnes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Berthegon, Derce, Guesnes, La Roche-Rigault, Princay, Saires and Savigny-sous-Faye.
This page in French: Visiter Monts-sur-Guesnes