Moragne tourism and travel guide

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Visit Moragne: highlights and tourist information

Moragne is situated in the Charente-Maritime 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 Moragne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Rochefort at 13 km and Saint-Savinien at 14 km.

Moragne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Rochefort

at 13 km (direction west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Saint-Savinien

at 14 km (direction south-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Surgeres

at 15 km (direction north-north-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 21 km (direction east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 25 km (direction west-north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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Brouage

at 25 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 28 km (direction south-south-east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saintes

at 28 km (direction south-east)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 29 km (direction west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 34 km (direction west-north-west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle towers

at 34 km (direction west-north-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Moragne

Markets in and near Moragne

• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (14km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (14km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (16km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (22km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (25km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (30km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (30km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (30km)
• Aytre: market Friday (31km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Moragne, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (34km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (25km)
• Marais Poitevin (42km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (34km)
• Coulon (43km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (47km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (18km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (32km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (41km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (50km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (52km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (55km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (17km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (39km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (34km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (25km)
• Forêt de Benon (26km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (36km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (37km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (40km)
• Pointe de Suzac (43km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (44km)
• Forêt de Suzac (45km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (45km)
• Forêt de Pons (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (13km)
• Saintes (28km)
• Royan (43km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (37km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (42km)

Geography and distances

Moragne is in the west of France at 34 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Moragne is 399 kilometres from Paris).

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 Moragne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cabariot, Champdolent, Genouille, Lussant, Puy-du-Lac, Saint-Coutant-le-Grand and Saint-Crepin.

This page in French: Visiter Moragne